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The Royal Society Partnership Grants scheme looks for enthusiastic teachers, scientists and engineers to collaborate on innovative projects in schools that will help show students how exciting science can be. With a grant of up to £3000 schools can run projects in primary and secondary schools. The last round of applications closed on 5 March 2010. Please look out for the next deadline at the start of 2011. For more information on the scheme, go to http://royalsociety.org/partnership

Applications for the Scottish Government Science Engagement Grants are invited every year, deadline usually around the start of March. Find the application form and guidance notes for the last round in March 2010 on the Scottish Government website.

The National Science and Engineering week, organised by the British Science Association, always takes place in March. Look out in September for the announcment of their grant scheme, where you can apply for £500 to run your own event.

old news but still true!

Have a look at the new electric car used in Badenoch and Strathspey on stv -  Kingussie High School's Shell Greenpower Car that won 'Best Engineered car' in this years competition is also featured!

Have a look at the winter edition of  ERIeducation, the science engagement round-up of 2009.

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The Environmental Research Institute has received money from the Scottish Government to expand their Science Engagement. They will provide training for researchers who can then go on to present their work to pupils and other members of the public. We will keep you posted!

Have a look at the Construction Skills News Bulletin for schools - including reports about local projects, scholarships and current initiatives.