INI-HIMR Network Support Programme

There are two deadlines each year: 31 January and 31 July

We are delighted to announce a new programme of network support to be co-sponsored by the Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences (INI) and the Heilbronn Institute for Mathematical Research (HIMR).

Grant holders must be based at a UK Higher Education Institutions or similar

Value of award: The scheme offers modest funding packages over two years totalling £5K – £10K.

Scope of the scheme: INI-HIMR Network Support is designed to provide modest funding so that these networks can continue and intensify their work, and new ones be formed.

Duration: Networks can run for a maximum of two years until 31 July 2028. 

Eligible Costs:

o Associated travel costs (national and international)

o Meeting costs (e.g. catering costs)

Your proposal should include:

o The name of the grant holder and their institution.
o A description of the network, its purpose, past activities (if relevant), and planned activity.
o The names of key participants and stakeholders.
o An EDI plan.
o Information on any existing funding and applications for such.
o A budget.

How to apply: Applications should be made via the application form on the Newton Institute website [under INI Network Support for the Mathematical Sciences]. Please email your completed applications to the Newton Institute at  office@newton.ac.uk

Review process: Applications will be considered by the Scientific Steering Committee of the INI & the Chair of the Heilbronn Institute. The applications will be evaluated on the underlying science, the value added that such a network would bring, and any contributions to improving equality, diversity and inclusivity in the mathematical sciences community. 

Additional guidelines

o The funding is intended to sustain the network over the whole funding period. It is thus expected that activities are carried out throughout this period.
o The funding is not intended to support one-off events (e.g. workshops).
o A network should normally have several nodes and/or benefit a significant number of people.
o The inclusion of international researchers is allowed.
o Meetings and workshops organised by networks should generally be open events.
o Proposals should include a brief description of the organisational structure of the network

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A list of currently active Networks and lead coordinators can be found in this link.