Royal Society Partnership Grants

Get up to £3,000 for VR science labs in your school.
WhimsyLabs is your STEM partner: We provide free software, application support, and industry scientist expertise.

🎁 FREE Software During Grant
📝 Application Templates
💰 Up to £3,000 Funding
Apply With WhimsyLabsWhat You GetAm I Eligible?

£3,000 for VR Science in Your Classroom

The Royal Society Partnership Grants fund schools to run cutting-edge STEM projects.WhimsyLabs is your complete STEM partner: our industry scientist founders fulfils the partnership requirement, and we provide everything you need to submit a winning application.

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The Opportunity

UK state schools can apply for up to £3,000 to fund investigative STEM projects with industry partners.

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We're Your STEM Partner

Our founders are industry experienced scientists: we fulfil the STEM professional requirement AND provide free software.

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Ready to Go

Don't start from scratch. Our proven partnership model makes your application stronger.

What WhimsyLabs Provides for FREE

When you partner with WhimsyLabs for your grant application, you get everything below at no cost. Your entire £3,000 goes toward VR hardware and other project needs.

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FREE for Grant Recipients

  • Full WhimsyLabs Platform Access: All virtual experiments and lab environments
  • Application Support Pack: Templates, project ideas, and sample text
  • Technical Documentation: Ready-to-use content for your proposal
  • Teacher Training: Full onboarding for your team
  • Student Progress Dashboard: Track learning outcomes
  • Curriculum-Aligned Lessons: Ready-made lesson plans
  • Ongoing Technical Support: Help throughout your project
  • Impact Documentation: Evidence gathering for your Royal Society report
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Your Grant Covers

  • VR headsets for your classroom (6-10 devices typical)
  • Optional tablet for teacher control
  • Physical materials for investigations
  • STEM partner expenses (if needed)
  • Celebration event for students

💡Tip: Budget £2,000-2,500 for VR hardware, computers or chromebooks, that's where your grant has most impact.

Application Support Included

Writing grant applications is time-consuming. We make it easy with ready-to-use materials and expert support.

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Application Templates

Pre-written sections you can adapt for your school. Project descriptions, learning objectives, and methodology. All tailored for VR or web-based science.

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Evidence Pack

Research summaries showing VR's impact on science learning. Ready to drop into your application's evidence section.

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Project Ideas

Proven investigation frameworks that work brilliantly with VR or web-based platforms. From virtual chemistry experiments, physics simulations or biological dissections.

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Technical Specification

Hardware requirements, software capabilities, and setup documentation. Everything reviewers need to understand your project.

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Application Review

We'll review your draft application and suggest improvements before you submit. A second pair of expert eyes.

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Demo Access

Free demo of WhimsyLabs for your application. Show reviewers exactly what students will experience.

2026 Application Deadlines

Three opportunities to apply. Contact us 4-6 weeks before your target deadline for the best support.

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Applications Open

23 February 2026

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Spring Deadline

30 April 2026

→ Contact us by mid-March

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Summer Deadline

10 July 2026

→ Contact us by late May

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Autumn Deadline

30 November 2026

→ Contact us by mid-October

Are You Eligible?

Most UK state schools can apply. Here's the quick checklist:

✅ You Can Apply If:

  • You're a UK state-funded school
  • Your students are aged 5-18
  • You haven't received this grant in the past 2 years
  • Your project involves student investigation (not just demos)

🔬 WhimsyLabs = Your STEM Partner

  • Royal Society requires a STEM professional partner
  • WhimsyLabs qualifies: our founders are industry experienced scientists
  • We provide both the STEM expertise AND the technology
  • One partnership covers both requirements

Apply With WhimsyLabs as Your Partner

Ready to bring VR science to your classroom? Register your interest and we'll send your application support pack within 48 hours.

Don't Write Your Application Alone

Schools that partner with us get free software, application templates, and expert support. Your grant application is stronger with WhimsyLabs.

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