Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What information should I provide?
Please review the guidelines that explain who the grant is for, then answer the questions in the application form. If you are successful, we will then ask you for payment details.
Q. Who sits on the selection panel?
The selection panel will include the Director, a member of the Steering Committee, and a staff member of Equate Scotland.
Q. What documentation will I need to provide to support my application?
In your application, you should explain how this grant will benefit your career as a Woman in STEM and explain how will support you financially to undertake personal development that may not have otherwise been possible for you.
Q. When can I apply for the fund?
We have four application rounds in the next year. The dates are as follows:
There will be quarterly application rounds throughout the year. These are:
| Application round opens | Application Round Deadline Dates | Selection Decision Communicated on or before |
| 21st February 2021 | 12pm June 30th 2021 | 31st July 2021 |
| 30th July 2021 | 12pm September 30th 2021 | 31st October 2021 |
| 1st November 2021 | 12pm December 31st 2021 | 31st January 2022 |
Q. Can I apply for an event that has already taken place?
We cannot accept applications for grants for events that have already taken place. Please see the guidelines for deadline dates.
