Partnership Seed Grant
The Royal Society's Partnership Seed Grant funds hands-on STEM projects connecting underserved UK schools with STEM professionals to foster science skills and sustainable partnerships.
Funder: Royal Society
Due Dates: October 30, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to £15,000 per award (90% on acceptance, 10% after final report); project duration up to 18 months
Summary: Supports UK-based organisations to build partnerships between schools/colleges in underserved areas and STEM professionals through hands-on investigative science projects.
Key Information: Applicants must demonstrate organisational support and target a cohort of 10–15 schools/colleges in areas of greatest need.
Description
The Royal Society's Partnership Seed Grant aims to foster collaboration between UK schools and colleges (primary to post-16) in areas of greatest need and STEM professionals from academia or industry. The scheme is designed to support smaller-scale, hands-on investigative STEM projects with regular, in-person engagement from STEM partners. The goal is to inspire students, build technical skills, and lay the groundwork for long-term, sustainable partnerships between schools and STEM professionals. By supporting outreach efforts within educational and industry organisations, the grant encourages the development of an outreach culture and the skills necessary for impactful science engagement.
