Partnership Grants
The Royal Society Partnership Grants fund UK schools to collaborate with STEM professionals on hands-on research projects, enhancing students' STEM skills and connecting them to real-world science.
Funder: Royal Society
Due Dates: April 30, 2026 | July 10, 2026 | November 30, 2026 | December 1, 2026 (scheme close date)
Funding Amounts: Up to £3,000 per project (typically for equipment and project costs; duration 1–6 terms)
Summary: Supports UK schools and colleges to collaborate with STEM professionals on investigative STEM projects, enhancing students' STEM skills and exposure to research.
Key Information: Open to UK-based schools/colleges supporting ages 5–18; requires partnership with a STEM professional; priority for new applicants and greatest need.
Description
This scheme enables UK schools and colleges to partner with STEM professionals from academia or industry to deliver hands-on, investigative STEM projects for students aged 5–18. Projects are designed to develop students’ practical STEM, research, problem-solving, and data-handling skills, connect classroom learning to real-world research, and provide insight into STEM careers. The grant also supports projects focused on climate change and biodiversity through its "Tomorrow’s Climate Scientists" extension. Grants are intended to fund equipment and project costs that would not otherwise be possible, fostering sustainable partnerships and long-term educational impacts.
