Public Engagement Fund

The Public Engagement Fund provides between £500 and £10,000 for Royal Society-funded researchers to design and deliver public engagement projects based on their research. The scheme aims to support innovative projects that engage non-scientific public audiences with exciting scientific research through interactive, two-way communication. The minimum amount of funding available is £500 and the maximum is £10,000 over two years, with up to £5,000 available for one-year projects. The fund is specifically designed for Royal Society Research Fellows to create and lead public engagement initiatives that reach beyond their academic institutions. Projects should be designed for specific non-scientific audiences and provide opportunities for open dialogue between researchers and the public. The scheme particularly welcomes projects that reach underrepresented audiences, facilitate collaboration between science and the arts, involve community organisations, and include elements of co-creation. Successful projects should be based on Royal Society-funded research and aim to produce benefits for the public, the researcher, and any partners or collaborators. The fund encourages applicants to involve their institution's public engagement teams and to contact the Royal Society's Public Engagement team for consultation at any point during the application process.