IOP Public Engagement Grant Scheme Guidance 2024

This document is a guide for applicants to the Institute of Physics Public Engagement Grant Scheme (PEGS) for 2024. It outlines the application process, timeline, and eligibility criteria for potential applicants. Applications are accepted from February 1 to September 6, with three decision-making points throughout the year. The guide specifies that project delivery must commence in 2024 and conclude by February 28, 2025. It details the support available from the IOP team, including monthly online surgeries for applicants to discuss their projects. The document also describes the scoring criteria for applications, emphasizing the importance of supporting the Limit Less campaign and engaging underrepresented groups in physics. Applicants are required to demonstrate how their projects will positively impact audience relationships with physics and provide a comprehensive project plan, including costs and management structures. The guide aims to facilitate effective public engagement in physics through well-defined criteria and support mechanisms.