Skip to main content

British Science Association Curiosity Grant: can it pay for a STEM workshop?

Short answer

Possibly, with conditions

Closing soonCloses 4 November 2026 at 17:00 (27 days left)

The grant's own page excludes shows, trips, workshops or experiences whose purpose or content is not directly related to learning about or undertaking research or innovation. A workshop could only qualify if it is directly about research or innovation, which most standard STEM workshops are not, so check with the British Science Association before applying.

Checked on the funder's website on 7 October 2026. View the funder's page (britishscienceweek.org)

How to use it for a workshop

Only consider this if the activity is genuinely about how research or innovation happens. Read the exclusions on the grant page and ask the British Science Association before building a bid around a bought-in workshop.

Put a price in your application

From £597 per day, excluding VATSee your exact price

Key facts

What it is
A £600 cash grant, funded by UK Research and Innovation, for schools in challenging circumstances to help young people engage with research and innovation. Applications close on 4 November 2026 and delivery must finish by 31 July 2027.
Amount
£600 cash grant paid to the school
Who can apply
SchoolSchools that meet the British Science Association's 'schools in challenging circumstances' criteria can apply. The funder says its priorities are more likely to be met by schools working with students aged 11 and over.
Phases
Primary, Secondary, Special, Post-16
Where
England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland
Funder
British Science Association

Ready to price your workshop?

See your exact price in a few clicks, or ask us which workshop fits your application.

From £597 per day, excluding VATSee your exact price