This page describes how to submit proposals for programmes and follow-on workshops.
The Scientific Steering Committee meets biannually in May and October to consider proposals.
> Proposals received between 1 August and 31 January of a given year will be considered at the Scientific Steering Committee's next May meeting.
> Proposals received between 1 February and 31 July of a given year will be considered at the Scientific Steering Committee's next October meeting.
Submitting a Proposal for a Programme of 6-months, 4-months or 4-weeks duration.
The Institute invites proposals for research programmes of 6-months, 4-month or 4-weeks duration in any branch of mathematics or the mathematical sciences.
Anyone interested in making a proposal should, in the first instance, contact the Administrator in advance of submission, by telephone (+44 1223 335981) or email, to request advice and informal feedback. The Institute will be pleased to help nurture, without prejudicing the final outcome, proposals in the fundamental mathematical sciences as traditionally understood and in cross-disciplinary projects, for example in the mathematics related to biology, ecology, the environment, the economy, the physical sciences, medicine, indeed any area where innovative mathematics plays a significant role.
We request that programme proposal submissions should be made online via proposals.newton.ac.uk.
Exceptionally, submissions may be made via email to INI Director David Abrahams via director[at]newton.ac[dot]uk. They should include the same information content as online submissions.
- To log in, proposers should use the same log in details as they do for Isaac, the Institute's main database isaac.newton.ac.uk. Those who have lost, or do not already have, an Isaac password should follow the instructions on proposals.newton.ac.uk.
Proposals must contain core information regarding the nature and scientific merit of the proposed programme and the suitability of the proposed organisers in terms of academic standing within their field, their potential for attracting stellar participants, and their organisational skills and experience in organizing major scientific events. The core information that must be included is summarised in the table below.
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Full Proposal |
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Summary Details |
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Required |
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Proposer Details |
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Required |
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Scientific Case |
A .pdf document (preferably on not more than four sides of A4) containing the following information:
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All Required
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Potential Participants |
A spreadsheet listing a total of 30 to 60 potential participants (or 30 in the case of a 4-week programme) by categories ('highly desirable', 'desirable' and 'reserve') including the following information:
Participants should be selected on the basis of their active involvement in current research with a minimum of 20% based in the UK and in accordance with the Institute’s Gender Balance Action Plan. |
Required |
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Programme Structure |
The relative emphasis and ordering of the various themes of the programme, and also the topics and timing of workshops. Note that the Institute may fund:
It may be possible to hold additional workshops if external funding is obtained.
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Required |
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Related Meetings |
Any recent or forthcoming meetings in the field. |
Required |
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External Funding |
Any external funding for which the proposers have applied or intend to apply. |
Required |
Before preparing their submission we advise that proposers read the following document: 
A sample of the questions asked of proposal referees. Further information is available from the Administrator (email administrator[at]newton.ac[dot]uk; Tel. 01223 335981).
** Please note that it is expected that organisers are in residence at the Institute throughout their respective programmes **
Submitting a Proposal for a Follow-On Workshop
Proposals for follow-on workshops may be submitted by a group of individuals some or all of whom were involved in the organisation of the parent programme. They may be submitted via email to INI Administrator Samantha Skehel via administrator[at]newton.ac[dot]uk, or INI Director David Abrahams via director[at]newton.ac[dot]uk and are treated with a ‘lighter touch’ by the Scientific Steering Committee since the parent programme had already been approved.
A proposal for a follow-on workshop is typically between 5 and 10 pages A4. Proposals should state the impact of the parent programme and how the organisers anticipate the proposed follow-on workshop would augment, extend or enhance that impact. The core information that must be included is summarised in the table below:
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Required |
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Proposer Details Note: some or all of the proposers should include some or all of the proposers from the parent programme. |
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Required |
| Dates |
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Optional |
| Background |
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Required |
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Scientific Case Note: follow on workshops typically expand on a subset of the most fruitful topics addressed by the parent programme. |
This should contain the following information:
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All Required |
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Potential Participants Note: Speakers and participants should be selected on the basis of their active involvement in current research with a minimum of 20% based in the UK and in accordance with the Institute’s Gender Balance Action Plan. |
A spreadsheet listing a total of 30 to 60 proposed speakers and participants including the following information:
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Required |
| Workshop Structure | Please state here any elements that you intend to include that differ from standard INI workshops. | Optional |
| Related Meetings | Any recent or forthcoming meetings in the field. | Required |
| External Funding | Any external funding for which the proposers have applied or intend to apply. | Optional |
