The University of Reading earmarked funding of up to £250,000 for the provision of financial awards under the Centenary Project Grant Scheme. Applications for funding were applied for by employees, students and alumni of the University of Reading.
Applicants
Applications were welcomed from our across our university community including employees. Anyone with a current employment contract at the University of Reading, regardless of grade or role, including those on fixed term contracts.
Students. Anyone currently studying at undergraduate or postgraduate levels, regardless of subject or length of course.
Alumni who are working with a current staff member or student to plan and deliver the project they’d like funding for.
Project and activity aims
The awards, designed to mark and celebrate the University of Reading’s centenary anniversary, support projects or activities which:
- celebrate the University of Reading’s centenary anniversary with staff, students, alumni or members of our local community
- showcase our past, current and future impact. Increase the profile of our research, education or reputation locally, nationally or internationally.
- create a legacy which will benefit our community.
The scheme predominantly provided one-off, smaller awards (in the region of £1,000 p.a.) but there was the capacity for larger awards to be made, where the Selection Panel felt a more significant sum would facilitate a larger activity or project, involving a greater number of people, with demonstrable value for money and significant impact.
Applications
Applications are now closed. The response to the scheme was fantastic with more than 70 applications received from across our university community. The selection panel have met and reviewed all the applications and were impressed by the quality and range of projects and activities proposed. Due diligence on those selected is now underway.
For detailed information on the process please see the University of Reading Centenary Project Grant Scheme guidance.