{"id":1960,"date":"2026-01-19T15:30:57","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T15:30:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/researchfunding.on.worc.ac.uk\/?p=1960"},"modified":"2026-01-19T16:09:54","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T16:09:54","slug":"froebel-trust-open-call-research-grants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/researchfunding.on.worc.ac.uk\/?p=1960","title":{"rendered":"Froebel Trust open call research grants"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Funding for individual researchers or collaborative research partnerships to develop new and robust knowledge about Froebelian education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The focus for this call is is \u2018relationships matter<\/strong>\u2019 although applicants will be expected to demonstrate a broader understanding of a Froebelian approach and to make links with the other Froebelian principles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ELIGIBILTY<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Researchers in any country, and from partnerships that involve more that one organisation or country can apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Applications must be for original research projects that will promote and advance Froebelian education and learning related to children from birth to eight years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Particularly welcome are applications to fund projects working with children, families and\/or schools and settings in areas of deprivation or which challenge inequalities and promote diversity and inclusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is not necessary for applicants to have a master’s or doctoral level qualification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

VALUE AND DURATION<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grants are worth up to \u00a350,000. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

No minimum or maximum duration is stipulated, but projects typically last between 12 and 18 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

KEY DATES<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Deadline: 22 May 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shortlisted candidates notified: 3 July 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notification of decision: 10 July 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Project start date: between 1 October 2026 and 31 March 2027<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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See full guidance for applicants in the document below and on the opportunity webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prospective applicants can view a\u202fcase study map<\/a>\u202fwith examples of Froebel Trust funded projects, and can search by keyword through the online Froebel Trust funded\u202fresearch and project library<\/a>\u202ffor examples of what has been funded before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n