探花直播Public Engagement Starter Fund is an exciting opportunity for 探花直播 of Cambridge researchers to apply for small grants to undertake innovative public engagement with research activities.
探花直播fund supports novel projects based on contemporary research at the 探花直播 of Cambridge which aim to do one or more of the following:
- Reach a specific target audience
- Develop a partnership with a community of interest
- Create an innovative activity for any of the Cambridge Festivals
Applicants can apply for grants up to 拢2,000. Proposed projects can take a variety of formats, provided a clear rationale is given regarding the appropriateness of the method of engagement adopted, and how the necessary resources and expertise will be secured. This variety of formats includes (but is not limited to):
- Live events e.g. festivals, discussions, workshops, science cafes.
- Collaborative projects e.g. with publics/organisations as partners in research.
- Public involvement e.g. patient and public, PPI/E, citizen science.
- Media e.g. social media, discussions via blogs, broadcasting-led activities.
- Exhibitions and installations e.g. museums and galleries.
- Education resources and programmes that connect pupils, teachers and/or education providers directly with research.
探花直播judging panel for this year's edition is composed by:
- Lucinda Spokes, Head of Public Engagement, 探花直播 of Cambridge聽
- Claudia Antolini, Public Engagement Manager (School of Physical Sciences and School of Technology), 探花直播 of Cambridge (secretary)
- Beth Elliott, Community Engagement Manager, 探花直播 of Cambridge聽
- David Farrell-Banks, Participatory Research and Impact Coordinator, Fitzwilliam Museum
- David Cain, Public Engagement and Festival Manager, 探花直播 of Cambridge聽
- Emily Calderbank, Research Associate at the Cambridge Stem Cell Institute/Dept of Haematology
- Amaya Camara-Campos, Senior impact and knowledge exchange coordinator at 探花直播 of Cambridge
- Emma Salg氓rd Cunha, Commercialisation Manager (Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences), Cambridge Enterprise
Applications for 2024 are now closed.
Applications will be assessed by a selection committee. Research students and postdocs should receive permission from their supervisors before applying. College researchers are fully eligible to apply.
Successful applicants will be supported by the 探花直播 Public Engagement team with advice and training, and must submit an interim and concluding report including thorough evaluation upon completion of the project.
You can contact the Public Engagement team with further questions by emailing starterfund@admin.cam.ac.uk.听