Funding for Secondary School Visits to CERN – Final Round (England)

The Ogden Trust has announced this will be the final round of its CERN funding programme. The Trust plans to refocus the programme in order to invest more in the provision of free professional development support for all teachers of physics in England.

Secondary schools that are currently active members of the Ogden School Partnerships programme, either in their first five years of funding or an active legacy partnership, can apply now for funding to ensure all pupils can attend a class trip to CERN.

The maximum funding available is £2,500. Typically, up to £250 per pupil is offered. The average grant awarded is around £160 per pupil.

A school can apply for funding to support up to 50% of the trip for pupils:

• Not able to otherwise meet the cost of the trip (indicated by pupil premium or the 16-19 bursary or a scholarship pupil at an independent school).
• In other extenuating circumstances (eg those with a disability, special educational need or other financial need that may prevent them from attending, such as requiring to purchase a passport).

The trip should not take place before approval. This takes an average of four  weeks from the application deadline. Trips will need to be held within 18 months of a successful funding application.

A webinar to support applications and planning will be held on 8 October 2025 (15:30 to 16:30). Registration is required.