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The Gravity Theory Trust intends to fund a number of research focussed workshops each year, on various themes in theoretical aspects of gravitation. These are aimed to support topical, active research areas with a one-time, in-person meeting. Our goal is to actively help these research directions progress, by providing an opportunity for close interaction of the main researchers involved.

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Grants

Application Process

Criteria

Applications for this funding must come from individuals who have a position at an academic institution, and have a track-record of research within the relevant field of theoretical gravitation. These in-person meetings will each receive between $5,000 – $20,000 (USD). They should be held at the applicant’s university / academic institution unless there is a strong case to hold them elsewhere.

Process

We have a simple application process for this funding. The deadline for the current round of applications is 15th Jan 2026. We expect to announce successful applications in mid Feb 2026.

Grant Awards

If an application is successful, then the requested funds will be transferred to the host academic institution in advance of the meeting. Please note that funds cannot be transferred to individuals.

Sponsorship Agreement

Before funds can be transferred, a sponsorship agreement between the university and the Gravity Theory Trust detailing that the funding will be spent only to support the proposed meeting must be signed by the head of the relevant faculty / department / research unit as well as the applicant. It is the responsibility of the applicant to arrange that this happens. To view a draft sponsorship agreement, click here.

Reporting

Following the conclusion of a funded meeting, a brief report (~ couple of pages) will need to be submitted to the Gravity Theory Trust detailing how the money was spent. Any unspent funds must be returned to the charity, or alternatively may be spent on outreach focussed on gravitational physics.

Prepare your application

Your application must include

  1. A brief description of the focus and topic of the proposed meeting ( ~ ½ page)

  2. Proposed dates for the meeting

  3. A list of key participants/speakers together with evidence that they are interested and able to attend the meeting if it is funded (for example a copy of an email response to a preliminary invitation for each key participant)

  4. The expected total number of participants, and a brief description of how they will be selected ( < ½ page).

  5. The amount requested, together with a budget and justification for this ( ~ ½ page) 

Funding Applications

Meetings should be held at the applicant’s university / academic institution unless there is a strong case to hold them elsewhere.

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