Not just for social scientists – £1k funding available for your public engagement event/activity.
The call for event proposals is open for the Economic and Social Research Council’s Festival of Social Science 2020.
The call will now close on Friday 26 June 2020.
The festival is currently still planned to go ahead from Saturday 7 to Saturday 14 November 2020 inclusive. However, we cannot predict what social distancing measures may still be in place by then. To account for this, you may propose either;
- An online/ remote event or activity, which can be delivered regardless of whether measures restricting events are still in place or have been lifted.
OR
- An in-person event or activity, with an online/remote backup plan.
About the ESRC Festival of Social Science
The festival offers a fascinating insight into some of the country’s leading social science research and how it influences our social, economic and political lives – both now and in the future.
The celebration of the social sciences takes place across the UK – via public debates, conferences, workshops, interactive seminars, film screenings, virtual exhibitions and much more.
Events can target a variety of non-academic audiences including young people, the public, third sector, business or government.
You don’t have to be a social science researcher to apply, but your topic must have a social science element or relevance. The festival provides an excellent opportunity for BU researchers to try their hand at public engagement with research. Support for events is provided by BU’s Knowledge Exchange and Impact Team and funding of up to £1,000 is available to deliver your event.
How to apply
Bournemouth University is an official festival partner and will run several events as part of the festival. Applicants should apply directly to BU’s Public Engagement team, NOT to the ESRC.
- Read the applicant guidelines
- Complete the application form
- Submit your form by email to publicengagement@bournemouth.ac.uk
The call closes on midnight Friday 26 June 2020.
If you’d like to discuss your event idea, please contact the Public Engagement Team, who can support you to design your event.