Royal Society Science Community Grants

Up to £105,000 over 3 years for school-STEM professional partnerships.
WhimsyLabs can be your STEM partner: our industry scientist founders fulfil the partnership requirement.

🎁 FREE Software During Grant
🔬 STEM Partner Included
💰 Up to £105,000 over 3 Years
Partner With WhimsyLabsWhat You GetAm I Eligible?

£105,000 for Long-Term STEM Partnerships

Science Community Grants fund sustained partnerships between schools and STEM professionals over 3 years. WhimsyLabs is your complete STEM partner: our industry scientist founders fulfil the partnership requirement, and we provide free software plus full support.

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The Opportunity

Up to £35,000 per year for 3 years. Fund transformative, long-term STEM projects with professional partners.

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We're Your STEM Partner

Our founders are industry experienced scientists. We fulfil the STEM professional requirement AND provide the technology.

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3-Year Commitment

Build a sustainable STEM programme with ongoing support, not a one-off project.

What WhimsyLabs Provides

Partner with WhimsyLabs for your Science Community Grant application. Our software and expertise are included free for grant recipients.

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FREE for Grant Recipients

  • Full WhimsyLabs Platform: All virtual experiments for 3 years
  • STEM Partnership: Our scientists fulfil the partner requirement
  • Application Support: Templates and proposal writing help
  • Teacher Training: Full onboarding and ongoing CPD
  • Impact Documentation: Evidence gathering for annual reports
  • Technical Support: Dedicated support throughout the grant
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Your Grant Could Cover

  • VR equipment across multiple year groups
  • Staff time for STEM coordination
  • Student enrichment activities
  • Science club resources
  • Outreach and community engagement
  • Celebration events and showcases

💡 Tip: This grant suits ambitious 3-year programmes that embed STEM culture across your school.

Application Support Included

Science Community Grants are competitive. We help you build a strong 3-year partnership proposal.

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3-Year Planning

Help designing a sustainable programme that builds year-on-year with clear milestones and outcomes.

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Impact Framework

Measurable outcomes for your application: engagement metrics, attainment data, and progression tracking.

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Partnership Model

Clear documentation of how our industry scientists work alongside your teachers as STEM partners.

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Budget Planning

Sample 3-year budgets showing how to allocate £35,000/year for maximum impact.

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Application Review

We'll review your draft application and provide detailed feedback before submission.

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Demo Access

Free WhimsyLabs demo for your application. Show reviewers exactly what your partnership delivers.

Application Timeline

Science Community Grants have an annual application window. Contact us 2-3 months beforethe deadline for the best support.

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Typical Timeline

Applications: Spring

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Grant Period

3 Years

Up to £35,000 per year

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Contact Us

2-3 Months Before

Allow time for partnership planning

Are You Eligible?

Science Community Grants require schools to partner with STEM professionals:

✅ You Can Apply If:

  • You're a UK state-funded school
  • You can commit to a 3-year programme
  • You want to embed STEM across your school
  • You have teacher capacity to lead the project

🔬 WhimsyLabs = Your STEM Partner

  • Science Community Grants require a STEM professional partner
  • WhimsyLabs qualifies: our founders are industry scientists
  • We provide both the expertise AND the technology
  • One partnership covers all requirements

Partner With WhimsyLabs

Interested in a Science Community Grant? Register your interest and we'll discuss how our partnership can support your 3-year STEM vision.

Transform Your School's STEM Culture

Science Community Grants fund ambitious 3-year partnerships. With WhimsyLabs as your STEM partner, you get industry expertise and cutting-edge virtual labs.

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