The top teams selected in Stage 2 will have access to labs or other appropriate spaces and a budget (up to £1,500) to develop their project to a proof-of-concept stage over 8 weeks. There will also be bursaries available for each student team member to cover living costs over the summer.
On completion of their research, teams will submit a detailed summary of their findings and give a presentation of their project to our panel of VIP Judges at an event open to the public.
Key dates for FoNS-MAD 2026
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | 'Team Building' workshop offered to all team members |
| 29 June - 21 August 2026 | Teams are allocated appropriate space and budget and start their 8 week research placement |
| 18 September 2026 | Teams submit their final report |
| October 2026 | Teams present their project to the VIP Judges at the Final Judging Event which will be open to an invited audience |