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Grants for great physics communicators
PR02(06)
Wed, 23 May 2007
Are you a great communicator? Are you passionate about physics? Do you have a fantastic idea for making physics accessible? Can you inspire other people with your enthusiasm? And do you need support to make your outreach activity happen?
If you answered yes to all these questions, then why not apply for a Public Engagement Grant from the Institute of Physics? The grants are worth up to £1000 and aim to support individuals and organisations who are organising physics-based outreach activities in the UK and Ireland throughout 2006.
The scheme is open to everyone; however projects must be able to demonstrate a wide appeal, rather than simply delivering the curriculum to school children.
Caitlin Watson, physics in society manager at the Institute of Physics, said, “The grant scheme is an excellent way of supporting people who share their enthusiasm for physics with their local communities. Last year we supported activities ranging from outdoor physics poetry sessions to online searches for asteroids and I’m sure that projects supported by this year’s scheme will continue to highlight the huge range of
Bec Gee, arts and ceremonies manager at Once, an arts based company in Bristol who received support in 2005 said, "Thanks to a grant from the Institute of Physics, Once has been able to create an arts inspired physics outreach project called ‘The Physics Poem’ involving members of the public. The poem sparked lively debate on the meaning of physics and created a fun activity for many different people."
Application forms and guidelines for the grant scheme are available online at http://physics.iop.org/IOP/grants.html. Alternatively, you can e-mail physics.society@iop.org
All applications should be received by midday on 10 March 2006.
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Applicants wishing to discuss their ideas can contact Caitlin Watson, physics in society manager for informal advice. Tel: 020 7470 4814 or email: caitlin.watson@iop.org.
Teachers might also be interested in the Schools Grant Scheme run jointly by the Institute and the Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council (PPARC). For further information, go to: - http://teachingphysics.iop.org/teacher_support/schoolgrants/index.html
Closing date: 10 March 2006.
TheInstitute of Physics is a leading international professional body and learned society with over 37,000 members, which promotes the advancement and dissemination of a knowledge of and education in the science of physics, pure and applied. It has a world-wide membership and is a major international player in: scientific publishing and electronic dissemination of physics; setting professional standards for physicists and awarding professional qualifications; promoting physics through scientific conferences, education and science policy advice The Institute is a member of the Science Council, and a nominated body of the Engineering Council. The Institute works in collaboration with national physical societies and plays an important role in transnational societies such as the European Physical Society and represents British and Irish physicists in international organizations. In Great Britain and Ireland the Institute is active in providing support for physicists in all professions and careers, encouraging physics research and its applications, providing support for physics in schools, colleges and universities, influencing government and informing public debate. www.iop.org <file://www.iop.org>
For more information, contact Caitlin Watson, Caitlin.watson@iop.org, or telephone 020 7470 4814
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