Sail Training International is pleased to be able to provide a range of funds that support the continued delivery and development of sail training around the world. As a part of this support, we are pleased to be able to provide the Sail Training International Research Fund 2025.
Research is vital to the ongoing development of sail training. It informs our practice, shows our strengths and weaknesses, provides empirical evidence of our outcomes, identifies new outcomes and shows where these outcomes can be strengthened and improved.
The Research Fund aims to support small research programmes that look at sail training, its associated programs and outcomes, wider maritime heritage, and/or education at sea. In total £10,000 has been set aside for projects that will be completed before October 2025.
Who Can Apply?
We welcome applications non-profit research individuals or organisations around the world that seeking to engage in sail training related research over the ensuing 12 months. Organisations can be individuals, sail training operators, schools, National Sail Training Organisations or land-based agencies/organisations.
You can apply for funding for implement new projects or to continue research that is due to conclude in the next 12 months. Grants can be used to fund personnel, equipment, and other direct expenses essential to achieving the outcomes of the research, as well as staff or volunteer training essential to the research project.
Funds will be allocated to research projects according to merit and their capacity to assist the sail training community in their life changing activities.
LOOKING FOR INSPIRATION?
There is a body of independent academic research validating the power and value of sail training in the personal development of young people.
A selection of these studies can be downloaded here via our Hosted Research page, and you can access a directory of academic studies and articles hosted by different institutions and publications via our Research Directory.
Research Directory
Find academic research articles focusing on sail training from academic institutions and publications.
INTERESTED IN APPLYING, BUT UNSURE IF YOUR RESEARCH PROJECT MEETS THE FUNDING CRITERIA?
If you are interested in applying, but are unsure if your research project meets the funding criteria, you can submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) initial application for the Research Fund. To submit an EOI, all you need to do is complete the form below providing a summary of your proposed project, which will then be reviewed by the funding committee.
Once you submit an EOI, the Funding Committee will advise if the proposed project meets the funding criteria and provide support feedback where needed when completing your full application.
To register your interest and find out more about the Sail Training International Research Fund 2025, simply complete the form below and a member of our funding team will be in touch to discuss your project further.
The Deadline for Funding Applications is 31 October 2024!
