The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) is committed to promoting enthusiasm and understanding of STEM subjects in young people and, as part of this commitment, offers funding to support local education projects.
The IET Education Fund is an annual fund, and will be accepting bids for funding from 1 January 2012 to 9 March 2012 for projects taking place 1 May 2012 to 30 April 2013. Awards of up to £5000 can be offered. Eligible projects must help to engage UK-based students aged 5-19 with Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) subjects, and projects must involve more than one educational establishment. For more information and an application pack, please go to http://www.theiet.org/fund
After some fantastic placements last summer we are now looking for project hosts for Summer 2012. Could you host one of the region’s bright, enthusiastic and capable young scientists and engineers?
Nuffield Bursaries offer aspiring young scientists the opportunity to explore their chosen field of science, technology, engineering or maths during a 4 to 6 week summer placement. North East placements are offered by leading local and national businesses, scientific industrial research institutes and all of our excellent local universities.
Background
Newcastle is fast becoming an internationally recognised centre of excellence for the development of research and entrepreneurship in the field of sustainability and green energy, as well as being recognised as the most sustainable city in the UK.
Newcastle Science City is leading the way in supporting the development of business and innovation in this field, and through the Community Science Team at Centre West, is working to bring the city’s world class scientific and technological achievements into the lives of the people who live here.
Newcastle Science City has joined with Newcastle City Council’s Arts Development Team to create a collaborative project on the theme of ‘sustainability’.
The project will pair up two artists with two scientists who will then work with two community groups from Newcastle to create artworks and to educate about sustainability.
It aims to bring this vital area of scientific research to life for the people and communities of Newcastle by enabling them to access and engage with it in a practical, exciting and hands on manner.
Timetable
The project will start in the Autumn of 2011 and conclude by 31 March 2012
Proposals
We are looking for a science partner who would be interested in collaborating with an artist to work with a community group on an experimental and innovative project that inspires, educates and raises the profile of creativity and sustainability.
Proposals should include:
· Your CV
· Information about your science background / speciality / interest
· Why you are interested in the project
· Your experience of working with hard to reach communities
Please note: Successful applications will be subject to an enhanced CRB check and reference check before appointment
Budget
The overall budget for this project is £10 000 and we anticipate that it will be split equally between the science and art aspects of the project (£5 000 per area). The budget will cover all staff costs, materials, events, promotional materials etc.
Deadline for proposals: 30 September 2011 Interviews will be held on 12 October 2011
Please send proposals to:
Rhianne Dixon
Centre West
Community Science Team
28 Hawthorn Terrace
Newcastle
NE4 6RJ rhianne.dixon@centre-west.com
The Partnership Grants scheme offers grants of up to £3,000 for science projects run at a primary or secondary school or college in partnership with a professional scientist or engineer. In order to apply for this grant teachers must team up with a practising scientist or engineer and STEM Ambassadors are more then welcome to help!!!
Examples of our local North East past projects include:
The Royal Academy of Engineering offers support to new STEM Clubs. They have £200 grant and free engineering based CPD to the club leader to support them setting up and running their STEM club. On their website they also offer some free resources to download. Check the link:
Education Endowment Foundation grants – open for applications
The Education Endowment Foundation (EEF) is an independent charity dedicated to raising the educational attainment of disadvantaged pupils in Primary and Secondary schools in England, and is funded by a £125m grant from the Department for Education. The EEF’s vision is to break the link between family background and educational achievement, ensuring that pupils from all backgrounds have the opportunity to fulfill their aspirations and make the most of their talents.
Grants start from £50,000 and should reach at least 100 students, in one or multiple schools. The support offered by the EEF will depend on assessment of the needs of the host organisation and the scale and nature of the project. As well as a financial grant, an organisation might also be offered capacity-building support and other advice and expertise – for example, around targeting or scale-up.
Deadlines for applications are:
- 03 October 2011
- 2 December 2011
- 30 March 2012
£80 per week available to students studying A Level or other higher academic or vocational STEM qualifications in the North East!
Nuffield Foundation offer up to 1000 bursaries a year, for students to work alongside practising scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians. Projects take place during the summer holidays, giving students an insight into the world of scientific research and development.
Placements are available across the North East, in universities, research institutions and other organisations.
Take a look at projects available for Summer 2011 here:
Do you have a fantastic idea for making physics accessible? Do you want to reach a wider audience? Do you need some support to make your outreach activity happen?
The second round of the 2011 Public Engagement Grant Scheme from the Institute of Physics is now open for applications. The grants are worth up to £1000 and aim to support physics-based outreach activities in the UK and Ireland throughout 2011. Activities should provide engaging experiences of physics for public audiences.
Do you have a question or issue you would like to explore in your own teaching? Are you interested in applying for some funding to support you in some aspect of teacher enquiry / action research?
The NCETM Regional Project Programme has proved very successful over the last two years in helping people to get started on such projects and supporting them through the process of application, development and final report writing.
See the portal for details of current and previous projects such as the Throckley Primary Lesson Study, Stockton Riverside College Collaborative Mathematics, Garforth Community College Dialogic Teaching or the Durham LA Developing Pedagogy network.
Your regional STEM Champion is looking for case studies and inviting you to apply for Action Research fundingNCETM are looking for case studies to promote effective practice in the region across the STEM subjects (Science, Engineering and Mathematics). Each successful project will qualify for a £500 grant from the regional STEM priority fund.
Your regional STEM Champion is also inviting bids for £1000 from your organisation to support Action Research Projects. Application is through the LSIS funding portal via the LSIS Excellence Gateway.
Other LSIS funding is also available to apply for during October /November. STEM Cascade training – £1000 to create more teaching and learning change agents within the STEM subjects, with a minimum of 10 new change agents being trained. STEM CPD – £1000 to explore one or two STEM subject areas – aimed at those starting to explore improved teaching and learning in STEM. Step Up in STEM – £5000 to explore two or more STEM subject areas e.g. through CPD, curriculum development, action based research – aimed at those with experience of the STEM and / or Teaching and Learning Programme.
Calling all maths subject leaders in the post-16 sector
A final reminder about the first NCETM national online seminar for mathematics subject leaders in the post-16 sector. In the seminar we will: address some of the big issues that post-16 subject leaders face; suggest resources that can support you in the role; give you the chance to hear from other subject leaders and share your experiences and challenges; offer you the opportunity to join a continuing post-16 subject leaders’ network.
Aspiring subject leaders are also very welcome.
All in the comfort of your own home … and with no travelling and no cover costs. Pour yourself a cuppa, pull up a chair, and join in.
The meeting will take place on Wednesday 3 November from 8.00 to 9.00pm. If you are interested in joining one of these meetings and/or would like to know more, please contact Phillipa Marshall. There is a limit of around 20 places and they are going fast, so you are advised to apply early.
The Royal Society’s Partnership Grants scheme is now open. You can apply for up to £3000 to work with scientists and engineers on creative investigations that inspire students with the excitement and wonder of cutting-edge science or engineering research.
Funds are available for projects working with students aged between 5-19, as long as the project involves a UK school or college, and a practising scientist or engineer. The next round for applications closes on 5 November 2010. For more details about eligibility criteria and to find out how to apply, go to http://royalsociety.org/partnership.
UNDERSTANDING ANIMAL RESEARCH AND THE NATIONAL SCIENCE LEARNING CENTRE
Understanding Animal Research and the National Science Learning Centre are offering 12 grants of £400 each for teachers to participate in residential summer CPD workshop to develop key stage 3 and 4 teaching modules on the science of animal research.
The workshop will take place from 3 – 5 August 2010 at the National Science Learning Centre in York. Delegates should be practising teachers of science at key stages 3 and 4 in England and Wales.
If you are interested in taking part, please send a CV and a brief statement of interest (no more than 250 words) to John Meredith at jmeredith@uar.org.uk or email for more information.
All applications must be submitted by COB Wednesday 30th June 2010.
STEM Cascade training – £1000 to create more teaching and learning change agents within the STEM subjects, with a minimum of 10 new change agents being trained.