Rheology Venture Fund

We are seeking your ideas to support our values and mission

Do you have ideas on how we can increase our membership, bring rheology to kids, engage industry or be more inclusive? Up to $30k in funds is available, and we hope to fund two to four ventures.

Last year’s awards supported the development of a Space Rheology Session at the 2024 SOR Meeting, and the establishment of the Rheology Academy, a virtual educational platform developing online content for SOR members and others interested in the science and practice of rheology. Prior year awards went to fund the Student Trivia Night at the SOR meeting, the Soft Matter Kitchen and Rheology Comics amongst others.

Questions? Reach out to the ad-hoc Rheology Venture Fund Committee:
Jeff Morris, Simon Rogers, Kelly Schultz, Evelyne van Ruymbeke

Rheology Venture Fund Application

All mandatory fields must be filled

1. General Information

Project Title:

Prepared by:

2. Project Team

Include contact info & role for each member, and attach Project Lead’s CV or biosketch (no more than 3 pages)

Name (Member 1):

Role (Member 1):

Email (Member 1):

Name (Member 2):

Role (Member 2):

Email (Member 2):

Name (Member 3):

Role (Member 3):

Email (Member 3):

Names & Emails for Other Members

List any addition members’ names and emails

Upload Project Lead’s CV or biosketch

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3. Funding & Project Budget

State the total amount of funds being requested. Provide details on the Budget Worksheet

Funds Requested:

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4. Project Proposal

This section should not exceed 1000 words total.

4.1 Executive Summary

Provide a 1-paragraph summary of the project’s specific aims and goals, and how project will enhance SOR’s mission.

4.2 Project Description

Describe the project background, specific aims or objectives, significance and relevance, unique aspects and innovation, methodology and expected results, as appropriate. These project characteristics serve as major criteria for evaluation. (500 words)

4.3 Project outcomes, metrics of success, and timeline

Describe the expected outcomes over the course of the project, how the impact of the project will be assessed, and a rough timeline.

4.4 Impact to SOR’s mission

SoR Mission - “We aim to expand the knowledge and practice of rheology through education, partnership and collaboration with associated fields, industries, and organizations, as well as to disseminate to diverse communities what rheology is, and how it impacts humanity and the world.”

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