Places of science provides grants of up to £3,500 to small museums, funding projects that tell the stories of science and scientists relevant to communities across the UK.
The next round will open in 2024.
For information, you can read the full scheme guidance (PDF) here
For full guidance, please refer to the scheme notes (PDF).
Applications are judged by the Places of science allocation panel, which is made up of museum and heritage professionals, historians and scientists.
We want to fund projects that
We are particularly interested in projects that
Applications will be judged on their relevance and suitability, impact and significance, and planning and evaluation.
Relevance and suitability (40%)
The extent to which the project meets the scheme’s criteria.
Impact and significance (40%)
The effect of the project on the community, the museum and any partners and volunteers.
Planning and evaluation (20%)
The coherence and feasibility of the proposed timeline, budget and evaluation plan.
The panel will aim, where possible, to select a demographically, geographically and scientifically diverse range of projects.
Further information and enquiries
Please contact the Public Engagement team on publicengagement@royalsociety.org.