Event funding available through University Endowment Fund

Wednesday, 04 April 2018

Did you know the University Endowment Fund can help fund events?  

The Endowment Fund is awarded by the Vice-Chancellor and supports the running of departmental, school or function events involving the public or external stakeholders.

Applications are now being accepted for events taking place before the start of the 2018-19 autumn term (the next academic year). You can bid for up to £1,000 by completing this short form explaining the objectives, focus and benefits of your event, (University log-in required) and emailing it to vc@reading.ac.uk. 

The closing date for applications is Monday 9 April. We will aim to notify applicants of outcomes by Monday 16 April. 

Approved funding will be allocated directly to the department, school, or function budget. After the event, a short post-event evaluation will be required. 

Past examples 

Many events have been supported through successful bids ¬- the fund has been particularly helpful where school or function funding may be limited or otherwise unavailable. 

Recent events supported by the fund include:

• AnDY Research Clinic and Theale Green School art transformation 
• Jess Phillips MP discussion and debate at the University of Reading
• Geology Showcase event
• Speed-networking and placement careers event for Mathematics students

If you have any queries, please contact Sinead O’Flynn.