1. Institute of Physics grants for schools Miranda Addey South West Regional Officer, IOP 24 May 2012 miranda.addey@iop.org www.iop.org

2. The Institute of Physics l The Institute of Physics is a leading scientific society promoting physics and bringing physicists together for the benefit of all. l Around 45 000 members in UK, Ireland and worldwide l school students, university students, academics, professionals in business and industry, retired and others interested in physics

3. The Institute of Physics – what we do l support physics education l exert influence and raise the profile of physics l provide access to professional scientific communications l strive to ensure the strongest research base in physics and strongest application of knowledge in physics l engage with physicists from all sectors and all those interested in physics

4. Schools grant scheme The aim of the scheme is to provide schools with grants of up to £500 for projects or events linked to the teaching or promotion of physics or engineering. Projects linked to astronomy, space and particle physics are particularly encouraged, as are those relating to engineering in areas such as energy, transport, information & communications, design & production and the built environment.

5. Elegibility Grants can be used to support a range of projects, for example: running a school/college based science week activity purchasing materials/resources outside of the normal department resources organising a visit to or from a working physicist or engineer The scheme is open to all UK educational institutions (schools and colleges) catering for pupils/students in the age range 5-19.

6. There are three deadlines per year: For projects taking place in the summer term 2012 - 1 February 2012 For projects taking place in the autumn term 2012 - 1 June 2012 For projects taking place in the spring term 2013 - 1 November 2012 Deadlines

7. Where to apply and other information http://www.iop.org/about/grants/school/page_38824.html Guidance notes Evaluation Planning your project

8. Schools/university links scheme The Institute of Physics University/School Links Scheme provides grants to university physics departments to improve their links with local secondary schools. We offer small grants typically of £750 for activities in this area. Will open again from September. http://www.iop.org/about/grants/university_school/page_38821.ht ml

9. Other grants l Public engagement grant scheme- up to £1000, opens again next year l Royal society grant: partnership grant scheme- up to £3000, deadline September