The Scientific Instrument Society awards small grants for research on the history of scientific instruments.
The grants are worth up to £500 each, and the Society will commit a maximum of £1500 in a calendar year. Grants should enable new research, rather than funding activities to which the applicant is already committed. They may be used to cover any costs of research, including travel and photography; however the grants cannot be used to purchase equipment nor are they intended to support conference travel, unless there is a specific research dimension.
The grants are open to all applicants: both members and non-members may apply, and there is no geographical restriction. Funding will be allocated twice a year on the basis of applications received by the 1st March and the 1st September. Applications will be reviewed by the Society's Committee; the Committee's decision is final.
Successful applicants are expected to report on the results of their research to the Society, either at a meeting or through publication in the Society's Bulletin.