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The RSC Outreach Fund is open for 2026 – offering up to £10,000 to support exciting and creative chemical science engagement activities across the UK and ROI.
We fund a broad range of projects that connect communities from all backgrounds with the chemical sciences.

If you work with or have an idea to engage schools, community groups, families, public audiences or underserved communities, this fund could help support your work or bring a brand‑new idea to life. Or if you are looking for inspiration – take a look at the RSC Education Outreach Hub

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year, with deadlines at 5pm (UK time) on 6 March, 5 June, and a final closing deadline at 5pm on 2 October 2026.
If anyone has any questions about a project or application, please do get in touch with me via outreach@rsc.org.

For information on the scheme and to access the application form please go to the website.

We’re delighted to announce the launch of a new online introductory training course on ‘The Foundations of Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement’, developed by a team of public contributors and staff from across King’s. For those new or less experienced in involving people in their research, starting to plan public involvement can be overwhelming, with hundreds of resources and pieces of guidance out there. This training aims to distil all this information down to the essential elements you need to get started in running involvement activities. It contains 6 sections, including videos and helpful resources covering: what PPIE is, why it’s important, practical advice on how to plan and deliver this work, and what best practice looks like for ensuring that your PPIE is meaningful and inclusive. This course is designed to be flexible to complete alongside various working patterns and can provide you with a certificate of completion.

Foundations in Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement

In this workshop you’ll explore the language of healthcare through interactive poetry exercises, reflecting on experiences as patients, carers, or advocates. Together, you will uncover forgotten words, reimagine familiar ones and invent new language that captures hopes, challenges and contributions. No previous writing experience is required, just curiosity and a willingness to play with words.