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Royal Academy of Engineering, GB: Diversity impact programme
Added date
16/06/2022
Closing date
25/07/2022
Call summary
The Royal Academy of Engineering invites applications for its diversity impact programme. This supports projects in UK university engineering departments that address the unequal outcomes experienced by students from underrepresented groups. Grants are worth between £40,000 and £100,000. Projects must be completed within 12 months, or within 18 months if the amount granted is over £65,000.
Scientific scope
The programme aims to inspire change in university engineering departments so that all students succeed and the unique perspectives and experiences of engineers from diverse backgrounds continue to enhance the profession.
PI eligibility
Applicants who have a track record of co-creation and co-delivery of projects and who want to develop effective solutions that can transform higher education and career transition outcomes for people from underrepresented groups may apply. Applicants must also have a formal affiliation with a UK HEI, which must be listed as a partner. Projects must be focused on UK-domiciled students, and international programmes or programmes for international students studying in UK institutions will not be funded. Projects must be developed and implemented by a team of people with representation from the underrepresented groups who are beneficiaries of the project. Applications must have a letter of support from the dean of department, or equivalent.