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kendes: I spoke to the IOP (Inst. of Physics): | |||
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The funding source that we have for external projects is the Institute's public engagement grant scheme. The scheme awards up to £1000 for physics-based outreach and engagement activities so it might be worth the Space members looking at that. | |||
See http://www.iop.org/about/grants/outreach/page_38843.html . The 2011 scheme will launch at the start of September and the guidelines might change slightly from those on the site at the moment, but they won't be hugely different. | |||
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It might be worth knowing that a hacker space did apply for a grant in the last round but they were unsuccessful because it was not clear what the physics link was. Or rather, how participants would realise that what they were doing was physics. They were also charging a substantial amount for participation which didn't go down well with the assessment panel. So any application needs to be very clear about where the physics is and ensure that there aren't barriers created due to cost or where the activity is being held. | |||
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They also suggested talking to the local branch to attract more members / bring members to a branch meeting. | |||
