IOP Ireland Public Engagement Grant Scheme (PEGS Ireland)
IOP Ireland Public Engagement Grant Scheme (PEGS Ireland) supports individuals and organisations delivering creative physics activities to engage underserved audiences in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Funder: IOP Publishing
Due Dates: February 28, 2026 (Round 1) | April 30, 2026 (Round 2) | July 31, 2026 (Round 3) | November 30, 2026 (Round 4)
Funding Amounts: Up to €1,000 on the program page; applicant guide lists £1,000—confirm currency with IOP Ireland
Summary: Supports creative physics-based public engagement projects in Ireland and Northern Ireland, especially those reaching underserved audiences.
Key Information: Individuals and organisations may apply without IOP membership; projects must finish within six months of award or the awarding calendar year, whichever is shorter.
Description
The IOP Ireland Public Engagement Grant Scheme (PEGS Ireland), funded by IOP Publishing and run by the Institute of Physics Ireland, supports creative physics-based events and activities in Ireland and Northern Ireland. It aims to share physics discoveries and applications, raise awareness of contemporary physics, and inspire public audiences who might not usually engage with the subject.
The scheme prioritises reaching young people underrepresented in physics and their influencers beyond the classroom. It also supports the development of physicists’ science communication skills and the science skills and confidence of artists, communicators, and community and cultural groups. Projects are assessed on their physics content, alignment with IOP’s strategy, inclusive use of funds, evaluation, and potential to continue or develop beyond the grant.
