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For full details, ensure you read our Guidance for Applicants before you apply.

Application timelines

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All applications will be checked by RSC staff. Your application will not proceed to peer review if:

• You do not meet our eligibility criteria (please see above)
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All remaining applications will undergo peer review by members of our Researcher Grants Peer Review Group. Final funding decisions will be made by 乐天堂app下载 Sustainable Laboratories Grant Decision Panel:

• Ian Ball, Johnson Mat乐天堂app下载y, UK
• Jan-Willem Bos, University of St Andrews, UK
• Federico Brucoli, De Montfort University, UK
• Vicky Hilborne, University College London, UK
• Sheena Hindocha, Innovate UK Business Connect, UK
• Shaikh Mobin, IIT Indore, India
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Downloadable documents

Guidance for Applicants

Frequently Asked Questions

Funded projects from our 2023 application round

Example Application Form

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