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Quantum and Advanced Materials technologies for a Sustainable Society

 

We are pleased to launch the 2025 Microfunding competition, offering up to £5,000 per project for initiatives that advance our shared vision of a sustainable future shaped by cutting-edge science.

What we are looking for:

Funded projects will address at least three of the following aims:

  • Raise awareness of quantum and advanced materials for sustainability.

  • Identify and overcome barriers to innovation and implementation.

  • Promote good research practice and ethical conduct.

  • Foster interdisciplinary and external collaboration.

  • Support early career researchers.

  • Generate measurable societal, technological, or academic impact.

Who can apply

All members of the University - students (UG/PG), postdocs, academics, assistant and academic-related staff - are eligible. We particularly welcome collaborative teams spanning different departments and disciplines. Project leads must be enrolled or under contract for the full duration of the project.

Key Information

  • Funding available: Up to £5,000 per project

  • Application deadline: 1 October 2025

  • Project completion deadline: 30 September 2026

  • How to apply: Complete the Application Form and send it with a short CV (max 2 pages per team member) to coordinator@qamss.cam.ac.uk

  • Announcement of results: 27 October 2025

  • Presentation: Successful teams will present their projects at the QAMSS Community Day on 3 November 2025

Resources for Applicants

We encourage applicants to review resources on:

  • Project management and impact evaluation (via LinkedIn Learning and other University tools)

  • Ethical approval and data protection, especially for projects involving public engagement or data collection

Detailed guidance and links are available in the Applicant Information Pack.