Pilot Research Projects (PRPs) will allow a group from the UK to either visit another national or international research group, or to bring the expertise from that lab to them. The aim of this scheme is to kickstart a collaboration that will result in successful publications or grant applications, and/or to enable knowledge transfer.
PRPs will normally involve two parties, one of which should be based in the UK. The main purpose is to help seed a research collaboration that would benefit from an in-person visit, be that to conduct lab work or to engage in knowledge transfer. The anticipated outcomes could include either a joint publication, or a grant application based on the data that this scheme has helped to obtain.
To apply for this opportunity, you must be a member of the foldamer network (select “Join Network” above), and work within the UK. PRPs can be held anywhere in the world and either in academia or industry. Note that awards are made of up to £3000.
Proposals are assessed by the International Advisory Board.
Applications are accepted year-round and reviewed in cycles. To be considered in the next review round by the International Advisory Board, please submit your application by 1 December 2025, 11:59 GMT. Funding decisions for this round will be communicated in January 2026.