Small Grant Scheme
The IMA Small Grant Scheme funds impactful mathematical research, events, and collaborations that promote innovation, interdisciplinarity, and community engagement.
Funder: Institute of Mathematics and its Applications
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (annual final submission deadline; scheme generally runs January–early December)
Funding Amounts: Up to £600 per project; up to £1,200 for conference organization; annual scheme budget ~£12,000
Summary: Supports impactful mathematical research, collaboration, and events through flexible, rapid-response funding for IMA members.
Key Information: Only IMA members (excluding eStudent grade) are eligible; applications online only.
Description
The Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) Small Grant Scheme funds a wide range of research activities in applicable mathematics. The scheme is designed for flexibility, with a simple application process and rapid turnaround. It supports partial funding for workshops, conferences, symposia, collaborative research, travel for overseas visitors, education and training of students and young mathematicians, research-industry partnerships, and initiatives not funded elsewhere. Emphasis is placed on the potential impact of the activity, alignment with the IMA’s vision, interdisciplinary work, knowledge transfer, and community engagement. Special attention is given to gender balance in conference organization.
