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<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="color:black">Dear Colleagues</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:black;background:white">The Institute for Policy and Engagement is pleased to announce the launch of its 2020-21 Small Grants Scheme. The programme is designed to support academics and researchers
from across the University in knowledge exchange with the public and policy makers.</span></span><span class="eop"><span style="color:black;background:white"> Staff at all career levels are eligible to apply to either the public engagement or policy impact
strand.</span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal"><span class="eop"><span style="color:black;background:white"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><b>Scope</b></span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun">Public engagement and policy impact work can take many forms and we welcome new and innovative approaches.</span><span class="eop"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun">Policy impact activities might include organising events, developing materials, digital engagement projects, travel costs for engagement activities or working with partners or communities to refine and/or test ideas. </span><span class="eop"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun">Public engagement projects might include citizen science, collaborations with local community organisations, curating exhibitions, commissioning artists, developing materials or digital engagement projects. </span><span class="eop"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun">Projects must be UK based and we encourage applications that address local issues.</span><span class="eop"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal"><span class="eop"><span style="color:black;background:white"> </span></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal"><span class="eop"><b><span style="color:black;background:white">Duration – January to July 2021</span></b></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal"><span class="eop"><b><span style="color:black;background:white">Funding available – up to £5,000</span></b></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal"><span class="eop"><b><span style="color:black;background:white">Deadline – Friday 4<sup>th</sup> December (midnight)</span></b></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal"><span class="eop"><b><span style="color:black;background:white"> </span></b></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="color:black">Call guidelines and the full application form can be found here
<a href="https://uniofnottm.sharepoint.com/sites/Institute/SitePages/Funding-Schemes.aspx">
https://uniofnottm.sharepoint.com/sites/Institute/SitePages/Funding-Schemes.aspx</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="color:black"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="color:black">If you have any queries about the process or difficulty accessing the documents please contact
<a href="mailto:theinstitute@nottingham.ac.uk">theinstitute@nottingham.ac.uk</a></span>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="color:black">We look forward to reading your ideas.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal"><span style="color:black">Best wishes</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="xmsonormal">The Institute<o:p></o:p></p>
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