Small Grant Scheme
The IMA Small Grant Scheme funds impactful research, collaboration, and community engagement in applied mathematics, supporting workshops, conferences, and projects that advance mathematical science.
Funder: Institute of Mathematics and its Applications
Due Dates: June 15, 2026 (Scheme closing date for 2026 cycle)
Funding Amounts: Up to £600 per grant; up to £1,200 for conference organization; annual scheme budget approx. £12,000.
Summary: Flexible, rapid-response grants for IMA members to support research, workshops, collaboration, and training in applied mathematics.
Key Information: Only IMA members (excluding eStudent grade) are eligible; online application required.
Description
The Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) Small Grant Scheme is designed to support research activity across all areas of applicable mathematics. The scheme offers flexible, rapid-response funding for a variety of research-related activities, including partial support for workshops, conferences, symposia, travel for overseas visitors, collaborative research, educational and training events for students and young mathematicians, and projects fostering links between mathematicians and industry. The scheme emphasizes impact, interdisciplinary collaboration, and community engagement, awarding grants competitively based on the significance and contribution of the proposed activity.
