VR@Manchester

VR Funding opportunities from Research Professional June 2022

Applying for funding


Simulation Academy novice research grant

Society for Academic Emergency Medicine

This supports projects to increase the body of knowledge in simulation-based endeavours, educational innovations, and applications within different facets of emergency medicine care, training and systems research, such as medical education, clinical operations, and patient safety. Grants are worth up to USD 5,000 each for one year.

Closing date: 01 Aug 22

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SMART call on advanced manufacturing


EUREKA

This enables manufacturing enterprises to adapt to global competitive pressures by developing the necessary technologies to support advanced manufacturing across a broad range of sectors. Each country will fund its eligible participants within the Eureka framework.

Closing date: 24 Jan 23 (Forecast)

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Towards trustworthy products in AR, VR, and smart devices


Meta

This supports research that explores unique challenges, threats, attacks, mitigations, and other considerations in the burgeoning space of augmented reality, virtual reality, smart devices, and the metaverse. Between eight and 11 awards are available, each worth up to USD 75,000.

Closing date: 11 May 23 (Forecast)

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Drucker challenge essay contest


Peter Drucker Society Europe

This recognises an essay addressing topics related to passion economy, in which individuals are neither wage slaves nor gig serfs, but engage with digital technologies to leverage their own unique aptitudes and passions to forge a livelihood on their own terms. The first prize includes €2,000 and second and third prize include €1,000 each.

Closing date: 31 May 23 (Forecast)

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