Research Fund

The Institution considers research to be vital in securing future advances in the practice of Structural Engineering and thus seeks to support those undertaking research in this field and those involved in the dissemination of results. The Institution's Research Fund was launched in 1993 to support this work Current initiatives supported by the Research Fund include The Young Researchers Conference and Grants for Young Researchers. Funding has previously been made available to individuals and to projects securing financial support from Government.

The Research Fund relies heavily on contributions from members. However an increase in the level of donations will enable the Institution to support a greater number of deserving proposals.

The Fund is administered by the Research Panel. For further information, contact Ben Cresswell Riol.

TO MAKE A DONATION:

Donations to the Research Fund can be made online by members of IStructE. Simply log into "My Area" and click the "Pay Subscription" link. You can make up to £250 in donations to the fund, as well as electronically sign a Gift Aid declaration (UK taxpayers only).

Donations (marked for the Research Fund) can be sent to: Accounts Manager, The Institution of Structural Engineers, 11 Upper Belgrave St, London SW1X 8BH. Please use a sterling cheque drawn on a UK Bank Account, made payable to The Institution of Structural Engineers.

TO APPLY FOR FUNDING:

Applications for funding are to be made in writing to Ben Cresswell Riol (Secretary to the Research Panel) at The Institution of Structural Engineers, 11 Upper Belgrave St, London SW1X 8BH.

Please submit a proposal outlining the work to be undertaken and including the sum to be claimed, a breakdown of costs and a named referee. Applications are considered by the Research Panel three times a year. Applicants are advised that the Fund currently has difficulty in supporting claims in excess of £1000.