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How and when to apply for a research and innovation grant

Summary

Applications are considered at full meetings of Trustees, which take place in March, July and November. The whole application process is likely to take about three months (or up to six months for larger grants)

The application process is in two stages:
• Stage 1: Outline application
• Stage 2: Full application

Stage One: Outline application

If you are thinking of applying for a grant, the first stage is to send a written outline application. The purpose is to save the time of both applicants and the Foundation, by ensuring that only applications that have a reasonable chance of success reach the full application stage. For guidance on what to include in your outline application see Writing the Application.

Having considered your outline we will advise you whether the proposal is suitable for consideration by Trustees and whether there are any particular questions or issues you should consider.

To give time for consultation and discussion we allow at least five weeks between submitting your outline application and the deadline for full applications.

Stage 2: Full application

If your application is suitable for consideration by Trustees we will ask you to submit a full application. These are sent by the Foundation for comment to independent external referees and two months are usually allowed for this process.

You will receive a decision shortly after the Trustees’ meeting. Occasionally, the Trustees may refer applications back for further clarification. If Trustees approve your application, we will write to you with a formal offer. Once this has been accepted, work on the project can begin straight away.

For guidance on what to include in a full application see Writing the Application.

Timetable

November 2008 Meeting
Outline Applications	11 July 2008
Final Applications	5 September 2008
March 2009 Meeting
Outline Applications	7 November 2008
Final Applications	9 January 2009

Last Updated Thu, 14 August 2008