Inclusion and Diversity Fund
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What can I request funding for?
乐天堂app下载 proposed project must focus on inclusion and diversity 鈥� outreach or chemistry research projects will not be considered. If your application is considered more suitable for 乐天堂app下载 Outreach Fund we will contact you and seek your approval to transfer your application.
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How to apply
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2025: Round 1 (closed)
Application submissions open and close: 24 March to 5 May 2025
Funding decisions returned by: 16 June 2025
2025: Round 2
Application submissions open and close: 28 July to 15 September 2025
Funding decisions returned by: 27 October 2025
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