Before you begin completing this application, please ensure that you have fully read and understood the eligibility, criteria and restriction guidelines on our website.
There are a variety of good practice tools and guidance available to support you in the development of your project. Where available we would encourage you to use research informed frameworks to strengthen your application. Below is a selection of resources in this area which you may find helpful; this list not exhaustive.
Frameworks
Good practice tools & evidence
- The Partnership Cycle, 2023
- The Equity Compass, 2020
Reports & case studies
- Public Attitudes to Chemistry, 2015
- Factors Affecting Public Engagement by Researchers, 2015
- Chemistry for All, 2020
- ASPIRES series, 2013 – 2023
- An equitable future for research and innovation, 2022
Applications which do not meet criteria (applications are not expected to fulfil all criteria) or contravene any restrictions will not be considered. If you have any questions regarding making an application, please do not hesitate to get in touch by calling +44 (0) 1223 432200 or +44 (0) 1223 432209, or emailing outreach@rsc.org.
The application form covers the following sections. Please read each question carefully, answer clearly and concisely and refrain from copying and pasting the same information into multiple sections. The sections are as follows:
- Applicant details – in this section you will be required to enter some key personal details to help the RSC understand a bit more about you, the applicant, and enable your application to be processed.
- Project information– in this section you will be required to detail how your project meets the Outreach Fund criteria , your project description (including aims, objectives and outcomes), chemistry content and project location.
- Target Audience – in this section you will be required to demonstrate an understanding of who your target audience are, their needs and how you plan to effectively engage with them.
- Project organisation and facilitation - in this section you will be required to share who will be involved in your project in terms or organisation, expertise and volunteers.
- Engagement and Risk Management - in this section you will be asked about how your audience will engage in the activity and any challenges and risks you will have considered.
- Evaluation – In this section you will be required to detail what aspects of your project you will evaluate and how.
- Budget – in this section you will be required to provide a breakdown of details of the overall project costs, other sources of funding and how much you are applying to the Outreach Fund for.
- Further information – in this section you will be able to attach documents to support your application and let us know how you heard about the Outreach Fund.
- Data Protection – in order to submit your application, you will be required to consent to the RSC storing your personal information in order to respond to your application.
Should you like to view a PDF of the whole application ahead of submitting it online you can find a downloadable PDF on the Outreach Fund page.
RSC Outreach Fund 2025
Before you begin completing this application, please ensure that you have fully read and understood the eligibility, criteria and restriction guidelines on our website.
There are a variety of good practice tools and guidance available to support you in the development of your project. Where available we would encourage you to use research informed frameworks to strengthen your application. Below is a selection of resources in this area which you may find helpful; this list not exhaustive.
Frameworks
Good practice tools & evidence
- The Partnership Cycle, 2023
- The Equity Compass, 2020
Reports & case studies
- Public Attitudes to Chemistry, 2015
- Factors Affecting Public Engagement by Researchers, 2015
- Chemistry for All, 2020
- ASPIRES series, 2013 – 2023
- An equitable future for research and innovation, 2022
Applications which do not meet criteria (applications are not expected to fulfil all criteria) or contravene any restrictions will not be considered. If you have any questions regarding making an application, please do not hesitate to get in touch by calling +44 (0) 1223 432200 or +44 (0) 1223 432209, or emailing outreach@rsc.org.
The application form covers the following sections. Please read each question carefully, answer clearly and concisely and refrain from copying and pasting the same information into multiple sections. The sections are as follows:
- Applicant details – in this section you will be required to enter some key personal details to help the RSC understand a bit more about you, the applicant, and enable your application to be processed.
- Project information– in this section you will be required to detail how your project meets the Outreach Fund criteria , your project description (including aims, objectives and outcomes), chemistry content and project location.
- Target Audience – in this section you will be required to demonstrate an understanding of who your target audience are, their needs and how you plan to effectively engage with them.
- Project organisation and facilitation - in this section you will be required to share who will be involved in your project in terms or organisation, expertise and volunteers.
- Engagement and Risk Management - in this section you will be asked about how your audience will engage in the activity and any challenges and risks you will have considered.
- Evaluation – In this section you will be required to detail what aspects of your project you will evaluate and how.
- Budget – in this section you will be required to provide a breakdown of details of the overall project costs, other sources of funding and how much you are applying to the Outreach Fund for.
- Further information – in this section you will be able to attach documents to support your application and let us know how you heard about the Outreach Fund.
- Data Protection – in order to submit your application, you will be required to consent to the RSC storing your personal information in order to respond to your application.
Should you like to view a PDF of the whole application ahead of submitting it online you can find a downloadable PDF on the Outreach Fund page.