About the Fund Robert Gaddie Poster Prize Applying for funding Trustees

How to apply for funding The Fund makes several awards each year. We wish to encourage a wide range of applications, in line with the objectives of the charity. The maximum amount of any individual award will be £5,000. There is no minimum. The Trustees meet three times each year to review applications for funding. Meetings are in March, July and November, and closing dates for applications are 28th February, 30th June and 31st October respectively. Applications should be made using the application form. These should be submitted to the Secretary of the Trustees: Dr Mike Petchey, Department of Biochemistry, Walsgrave Hospital, Coventry, CV2 2DX. secretary@gaddiefund.org.uk The following information should be supplied: Name, title, qualifications, department and position held (if more than one applicant, the award will be made to the first named). The amount of money being requested, with itemised details of expenditure where possible. A concise statement in no more than 500 words of how the money will be spent, including details of previous work if the award will be used to extend a research project. If the award will be used to part fund the project, the total cost should be given and the source of the additional funding. A signed statement from the head of the applicant's department that he/she approves the application and will provide the necessary facilities, leave of absence, etc. that may be required is also necessary. A brief written report will be required from successful applicants on completion of their project.