Partnership Grants
Royal Society Partnership Grants fund UK schools to collaborate with STEM professionals on hands-on, student-led investigative science projects linked to the curriculum.
Funder: Royal Society (https://royalsociety.org)
Due Dates: April 23, 2026 (Stage 1) | April 30, 2026 (Stage 2) | July 3, 2026 (Stage 1) | July 10, 2026 (Stage 2) | November 23, 2026 (Stage 1) | November 30, 2026 (Stage 2) | December 1, 2026 (Round close)
Funding Amounts: Up to £3,000 per project; typical project duration is 1–6 school terms (up to 2 years).
Summary: Funds UK schools and colleges to partner with STEM professionals for hands-on, curriculum-linked investigative STEM projects for students aged 5–18.
Key Information: Two-stage application process; priority for new applicants and greatest-need schools; projects must be new and not part of third-party schemes.
Description
The Royal Society's Partnership Grants scheme provides funding for UK schools and colleges to collaborate with STEM professionals from academia or industry. The aim is to deliver investigative STEM projects that develop students' practical scientific skills, research abilities, and awareness of STEM careers. Projects must be curriculum-linked, hands-on, and designed to address a specific research question. The scheme also includes the "Tomorrow’s Climate Scientists" extension, supporting projects on climate change and biodiversity.
