Supporting innovative products, activities and research projects help make the chemical sciences community more inclusive and diverse.
The fund is now open for Round 2 applications up until 15 September 2025.
Previous recipients of our funding have included projects related to gender, disability, socio-economic background, language, race and ethnicity, the LGBT+ community and more. These have been delivered via initiatives such as data collection and analysis, workshops, conferences and hackathons.
Eligible projects must have clear intended outcomes, for example:
- removing barriers to access and progression for underrepresented groups in the chemical sciences, ensuring equitable representation and fostering a sense of belonging.
- enhancing retention, career development, and leadership opportunities for diverse talent in chemistry, addressing bias in career progression, and creating accessible pathways for professional growth.
- creating an inclusive culture in chemical sciences education, workplaces, and institutions by embedding accessibility and equitable practices that support belonging for all.
The Chemists’ Community Fund (CCF) provides the Inclusion & Diversity Fund with ring-fenced additional funding to support initiatives that closely align with the CCF’s guiding principles — particularly those that engage directly with under-represented communities and support wellbeing, accessibility, and inclusive participation in the chemical sciences.
We will consider individual applications up to the value of £5,000. Funding greater than £5,000 may be considered for one project each year.
For more information and to apply visit https://www.rsc.org/funding-and-support/funding/inclusion-and-diversity-fund?utm_campaign=m_prizes_funding_i-d_fund_announcement&utm_source=maxemail&utm_medium=email&utm_content=tgroup_all
