Joan Davidson Fund Frequently Asked Questions

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
21^st February 2021	12pm June 30^th 2021	31^st July 2021
30^th July 2021	12pm September 30^th 2021	31^st October 2021
1^st November 2021	12pm December 31^st 2021	31^st January 2022
1^st February 2022	12pm March 31^st 2022	30^th April 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.