CCDC Engagement Grants 2026 offer support for crystallography and structural science outreach; Details here
The Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre (CCDC) is accepting applications for its Engagement Grants, which support resources and activities created to increase interest in crystallography and structural science. Launched in 2022, the programme c...
Scientific outreach can take several forms, from educational videos and games to social media campaigns and visual materials. The Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre (CCDC) is inviting applications for its CCDC Engagement Grants, a programme designed to support the development of resources and activities that encourage greater interest in crystallography and structural science.
<p>The Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre (CCDC) is accepting applications for its Engagement Grants, which support resources and activities created to increase interest in crystallography and structural science.(Image: CCDC)<br></p>
Grants aim to expand public engagement with science
The CCDC Engagement Grants are made to help applicants create outreach initiatives that can connect scientific subjects with schools and the wider public.
The programme forms part of the CCDC's mission to advance structural science for public benefit via education in the chemical sciences. By supporting fresh outreach ideas, the grant focuses to help inspire individuals who may go on to pursue interests in science.
The programme can contribute toward eligible costs involved in developing outreach resources and activities related to crystallography and structural science.
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Examples given for potential projects include are videos, social media series, games, posters and other outreach resources or activities
Applicants can therefore consider a range of approaches for communicating scientific concepts and engaging their intended audiences.
Encouraging STEM engagement
The main aim of the opportunity is increasing engagement with crystallography and structural science.
The programme specifically emphasizes STEM outreach that involves schools and the public. Activities may use educational, digital or creative formats to encourage people to learn more regarding these areas.
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The details provided do not state a fixed grant amount or offer detailed limits on which individual costs are eligible or restricted.
Applicant requirements should be checked
Potential applicants should therefore consult the official CCDC guidance for the opportunity to establish whether they meet the eligibility criteria.
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Application process
The official opportunity page includes an “Apply now” option for the CCDC Engagement Grants.
Applicants should read the available guidance before submitting their proposal and use the online application process provided by the CCDC. Details regarding required documents, application-form questions and other submission requirements are not specified in the details provided.
Deadline for applications
The application deadline is 11 October 2026 at 23:59 BST.
Supporting the Next Generation Through Science Outreach
The CCDC Engagement Grants provide an opportunity to turn ideas about crystallography and structural science into engaging outreach resources for schools and the wider public. With support available for formats like videos, games, posters and social media series, the programme focuses to make scientific subjects more accessible and inspire greater interest in STEM.
