Peter Jost Charitable Foundation

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Typical grants: £5,000 – £30,000
Applications: Not accepted

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About Peter Jost Charitable Foundation

The Peter Jost Charitable Foundation was established in 1986 by Dr H Peter Jost CBE, the pioneer of tribology – the study of friction, wear and lubrication. The Foundation advances public education and knowledge in science and technology, with a core focus on tribology, medical research and engineering innovations. Rooted in interdisciplinary rigour and practical applications, it supports projects that drive machine reliability, resource conservation and human health improvements. The Foundation prefers small- to medium-sized organisations with proven expertise and distinguishes itself through targeted, high-impact capacity-building at the engineering-medicine-education interface.

What Peter Jost Charitable Foundation funds

The Foundation prioritises tribology education and research, scientific public education, medical advancements and interventions for disabilities. It funds emerging scientists, STEM students, and children and adults with health challenges. Supported activities include research sponsorships in areas such as hearing health, specialist equipment, multisensory technologies for specialist schools, and educational resources. The Foundation also provides travel support for tribology-related activities. Funding is focused on activities in England and Wales, with no geographic base restrictions on applicants. The Foundation supports projects that drive machine reliability, resource conservation and human health improvements.

Who can apply

Eligible organisations are UK-registered charities and academic institutions. The Foundation supports projects that benefit emerging scientists, STEM students, and children and adults with health challenges, as well as academic institutions, specialist schools and voluntary bodies working at the intersection of science, medicine, education and disability. It prefers small- to medium-sized organisations with proven expertise in the relevant fields. There are no geographic base restrictions on applicants, though funding is focused on activities in England and Wales.

What Peter Jost Charitable Foundation doesn't fund

The Foundation does not provide core or unrestricted funding, nor does it operate routine grant rounds. It does not accept unsolicited applications for general grants, instead selecting recipients through its networks. Funding is not available for projects outside its core focus areas of science, technology, medical research, and disability support.

How they like to fund

The Foundation works by invitation, selecting recipients through its networks. It provides targeted, high-impact capacity-building grants rather than core or unrestricted funding. It does not run routine grant rounds, distinguishing itself through a focus on the engineering-medicine-education interface.

How much does Peter Jost Charitable Foundation give?

£5,000 – £30,000

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Focus areas

EducationDisabilityHealth

How to apply to Peter Jost Charitable Foundation

Peter Jost Charitable Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation.

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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Peter Jost Charitable Foundation provide?

Peter Jost Charitable Foundation typically provides grants of £5,000 - £30,000.

Where does Peter Jost Charitable Foundation fund charities?

Peter Jost Charitable Foundation funds charities operating in the UK.

Does Peter Jost Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited applications?

Peter Jost Charitable Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.

How do I apply for funding from Peter Jost Charitable Foundation?

Peter Jost Charitable Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Funding is by invitation. A fit check still tells you whether your work aligns with their published remit.