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- Knowledge e.g. conference participation
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Application timelines
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Round 2 2025
Eligible for activities on or after |
1 July 2025 |
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Applications Open | 24 March 2025 |
Applications Close | 28 April 2025 1400 UK time (BST) |
Funding decisions | By late May 2025 |
Round 3 2025
Eligible for activities on or after |
1 October 2025 |
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Applications Open | 23 June 2025 |
Applications Close | 28 July 2025 1400 UK time (BST) |
Funding decisions | By early september 2025 |
Round 4 2025
Eligible for activities on or after |
1 January 2026 |
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Applications Open | 15 September 2025 |
Applications Close | 20 October 2025 1400 UK time (BST) |
Funding decisions | By mid-November 2025 |
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All applications will be checked by RSC staff. Applications will not be considered for funding if:
- You do not meet our eligibility criteria (see section 3 of Terms and Conditions);
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- Your application is incomplete (see section 5 of Terms and Conditions);
- Your funding request exceeds £500;
- Your application includes ineligible costs (see section 6 of Terms and Conditions);
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