The?Public Engagement with Research unit?(PERu) invites?applications for funding?to develop and run research engagement activities during the 2018/19 academic year. Both staff and PGR students can apply.

You can find the application form?here. Please email completed forms to?peru@soton.ac.uk?by?Friday 5 October 2018.

Award outcomes will be?announced online?by?Friday 19 October 2018.

All proposals have to demonstrate an ability to stimulate interest, excitement and debate about an area of the University’s research. They will be assessed against the?Call criteria.

This seed-funding is an important part of the PERu team’s mission to inspire and support high-quality public engagement with research across all disciplines.

Steve Dorney, Director of PERu says: “This is the fourth year of our development fund to support high-quality Public Engagement with Research. Previous recipients turned their ideas into inspiring projects and we look forward to this year’s applications.”

For an overview of what has been funded previously, please?see?17/18 Projects,?16/17 Projects?and?15/16 Projects.

You’ll find more information about PERu funding?here. The team is more than happy to help with any questions to ensure you create the best applications you can. If you have any queries, please email?peru@soton.ac.uk.