Internal Calls

BioEquip, SBS equipment funding scheme

The SBS BioEquip funding scheme exists to provide funding for equipment at the School. It aims to provide an organised objective process that enables acquisition of equipment that benefits a broad number of users and would otherwise be difficult to fund. Colleagues wishing School financial support for acquisition of equipment, either directly or through matched funding on a grant, should apply for funding through this scheme.

Deadline Currently closed

Rice University Seed Fund

To jump-start high-impact, cross-institutional collaborations across a range of research areas. The focus of current research discussions between Edinburgh and Rice includes energy, robotics, healthcare, and space and satellites but we welcome quality applications from all disciplines. Each successful proposal may receive up to £15,000/$20,000 from each university for a total of £30,000/$40,000. If you have any questions, please contact North America Regional Director, Scott McQuarrie, directly at Scott.McQuarrie@ed.ac.uk  

Deadline Currently closed​​​​

Big Ideas Accelerator Fund

The Big Ideas Accelerator Fund is here to support and catalyse radical, interdisciplinary collaborations within the University community, that wouldn’t be funded by other means. Once again opening its doors on 14 February 2024, this internal seed-funding scheme aims to fuel innovative and disruptive projects that transcend traditional boundaries. 

Key Information

• Grant Range: £10,000 – £15,000 (Up to £20,000 with clear justification) 
• Number of Projects: Anticipating 15-20 projects 
• Webinar: 4-5pm, 12 March 2024

Deadline 24 April 2024 

SBS Seed Funding **PI MUST be from SBS**

To fund high risk, "big ideas" to enable development and increase the potential for success of future external funding applications. Collaborations within SBS/across schools/colleges welcome, but lead PI must be from SBS. Proposals may be for workshops to spur collaboration and idea generation.

Deadline 03 May 2024

UNA Europa Seed Funding 

Seed funding available to initiate long-term collaborative activities (workshops, preparing joint education or research or joint articles) with UNA Europa partners. Budget: up to 19,000€ for projects involving all eight partners. If you need assistance with finding partners you can get in touch with una.europa@ed.ac.uk and the SBS funding team, and we would be happy to assist you further.

Next deadline: TBC

Contact your Research Development Manager for support. We are happy to help look for partners. 

Moray Endowment Fund

Annual competition to support original research in any discipline with up to £2k. Can be used for pump-priming, topping-up, equipment or travelling expenses.

Deadline Currently closed