EDI Services Funding

From October 2023 EDI Services are introducing a process for all academic schools, professional services departments, staff networks and individuals to bid for funding for activities that are aligned with progressing equity, diversity and inclusion priorities at Â鶹ֱ²¥. 

Successful previous projects included:

  • Open Day workshops for BAME parents and guardians of prospective HE students.
  • Facilitation and development of a student-led BAME support and social group in the School of Design and Creative Arts.
  • Why a PhD? A student-led community event exploring Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic student pathways into a PhD.
  • A series of community-oriented art spaces at Â鶹ֱ²¥ University London.
  • Funding places for staff network leads to attend the d&i leaders Empowering Employee Networks Conference.
  • Queer East Midlands Film Festival hosted by the LGBT+ staff network during LGBT+ History Month.
  • Inaugural BAME Staff Network Conference in London.

Please consider whether there is already funding available for this activity in the School/Department before applying.  

How to apply for funding

Download the application form and guidance. Please submit completed applications forms to EDI@lboro.ac.uk 

If you have any questions about your application, we are holding drop-in sessions on Wednesday 9 October, 14:30-15:30pm and Wednesday 8th January 14:00pm-15:00pm. Please contact EDI@lboro.ac.uk for more information.

There will be two opportunities over the year to make bids which will be considered by panels, including colleagues who do not work in EDI Services.

The first panel will be on 23 October 2024. The deadline for applications to this panel is 16 October 2024.

The second panel will take place on 23 January 2024. The deadline for applications is 15 January 2025.