Closing Date: 1 Jul 2025

What is this scheme?

The ICMS KE event fund is designed to support activities that aim to maximise the impact of the mathematical sciences by bringing academics together with external partners, including representatives from industry, the third sector and the public sector.

This scheme is ideal for running study groups, developing and strengthening collaborations, advancing research, forming communities and partnerships, sharing best practice, and more! Each ICMS event is bespoke and can be tailored to suit the unique needs of the organiser.

Examples of preivously supported KE events can be found here.

The ICMS can support a range of formats including in person, ICMS@ and virtual. As well as in person events at ICMS, support can be provided for ICMS@ events that are hosted at another venue in the UK. The ICMS has experience in using a range of online tools to host virtual events.

Who should apply?

At least one of the applicants should be eligible to hold an EPSRC grant.

What can the ICMS provide?

The ICMS can provide funding for accommodation, catering and modest contributions to travel expenses (where possible, delegates are asked to seek cover for travel expenses from their home institution). Our staff can make all the local arrangements, facilitate the delivery of the event and provide support to the scientific organisers to ensure the event is tailored to meet their needs.

What are the expectations?

Successful applicants are required to submit a report within one month of the event taking place.

If you are interested in applying to this scheme, please contact our Knowledge Exchange Manager Lauren Hyndman to discuss your proposal.

How to apply

Please submit your application using this form.

You will be asked to submit a proposal (up to 4 pages) as part of your application. This should be attached as a pdf, and the template provided below contains guidelines on what you should include.

The ICMS will aim to communicate a decision six to eight weeks following the submission deadline. This scheme has three deadlines per year (March, July, November).

The review process for KE proposals can be found here.

Proposal template for ICMS KE event fund