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The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) has announced the reopening of its Inclusion and Diversity Fund, set to accept new applications. This fund, dedicated to supporting innovative initiatives that foster a more inclusive and diverse chemical sciences community, invites proposals from both RSC members worldwide and non-members in the UK or Republic of Ireland.
Eligible applicants—ranging from individuals and academic researchers to community groups and non-profits—can apply for up to £5,000 per project, with potential for higher funding for one exceptional annual proposal.
Past supported projects have tackled pressing issues such as gender, disability, ethnicity, and LGBT+ inclusion, using strategies like workshops, conferences, and data analysis.
However, the RSC emphasises that chemistry research and general outreach projects not directly related to diversity are excluded. Instead, successful proposals must demonstrate clear, measurable benefits for representation, accessibility, or bias reduction in the chemical sciences.
The closing date for applications is the 15th September 2025.
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