The Impact Fund is designed to help SCDTP students enhance the visibility and influence of their research beyond academia. Whether you’re aiming to engage new audiences, influence policy, or promote public understanding, this fund supports innovative approaches to communicating your research and maximising its impact.
Each year, the DTP offers up to three awards, with a maximum of £1,000 per award, to individual students or small groups of students. Funding is awarded on a competitive basis to proposals that demonstrate creativity, feasibility, and a strong potential for meaningful engagement or impact.
What Impact Fund Can Be Used For
This fund supports a wide range of activities that increase the accessibility and reach of your research. While the list below is not exhaustive, examples include:
Student considering an application is strongly encouraged to discuss their idea with the SCDTP Manager at an early stage. This will help ensure the proposal aligns with the aims of the fund and meets the core eligibility criteria.
How to Apply
There is no application form for Impact Fund, instead, students are expected to prepare a written proposal that sets out the purpose of the activity, the requested budget, and the relevance to their doctoral research.
Applications are reviewed by the SCDTP Senior Management Team, and awards are made based on:
To guide your submission, we recommend structuring your proposal under the following headings:
Approval Process
All applications are reviewed by the SCDTP Senior Management Team, and awards are made based on the clarity of the project objectives, the relevance of the proposed activity to the applicant’s research, and the anticipated impact on the intended audience.
Need Help?
If you have questions or need support at any stage: 📧 scdtp@soton.ac.uk.
When preparing your application, please ensure that your proposal is developed in line with the Finance Guidance and your University’s Finance Procedures.
