• Researcher Development Programme (RDP): UKRI Future Leaders Fellowships

      UKRI Future Leaders Fellowships Wednesday 19 September 2018, 14:00-16:00   This session will provide an overview of the new UKRI Future Leaders Fellowships scheme including guidelines, funder requirements,  the application process and how to structure your proposal. Please visit My View to book a place or contact the Research Office

  • Researcher Development Programme (RDP): British Academy Small Grants Workshop

      British Academy Small Grants Workshop Wednesday 12 September 2018, 14:00-15:30   An information session on British Academy Small Grants scheme. Attendees will develop an understanding of the scheme including how to apply and best practice. Please visit My View to book a place or contact the Research Office

  • Researcher Development Programme (RDP): RITAS/RIF budget surgery

      RITAS/RIF budget surgery Wednesday 5 September 2018, 13:00-14:00   This session is for applicants to the University’s internal research funding streams, the Research Investment Fund (RIF) and Research Institute Thematic Awards (RITAs). Pick up tips and guidelines on using the RIF and RITA budget spreadsheet template in your RIF or RITA application. Please visit My…

  • Translating academic thinking into business success

    There is up to £40 million of funding available for businesses to collaborate with an academic or research organisation and a graduate on a Knowledge Transfer Partnership. A Knowledge Transfer Partnership can focus on any technology or industry area and last between 12 and 36 months. Funding can help UK businesses to bring in a…

  • Applying artificial intelligence (AI) and data technologies to improve service industries

    UK Research and Innovation has up to £12 million to invest in projects that look at ways of applying artificial intelligence (AI) and data technologies to improve service industries. They are focusing on 3 specific sectors: accountancy insurance legal services Industries such as accountancy, insurance and legal services face competition from overseas. There are also…

  • BBSRC-NSF/BIO Lead Agency Opportunity

    The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council and the US National Science Foundation’s Directorate for Biological Sciences invite applications for their lead agency opportunity. This encourages collaboration between US and UK research communities and sets out the principles by which jointly supported activities might be developed. Collaborative proposals should address the following priority areas: •biological…

  • Newton Fund Institutional Links Grants

    Newton Institutional Links aims to build UK-partner country research and innovation collaborations centred on shared research and innovation challenges which have direct relevance to social welfare and economic development. This programme is designed to establish links beyond the level of the individual researcher and innovation practitioner, opening up opportunities for more sustainable, solution-oriented collaborations between…

  • Royal Society/Leverhulme Trust senior research fellowships

    The Royal Society and the Leverhulme Trust invite applications for their senior research fellowships. These enable researchers to focus on full-time research by relieving them of all their teaching and administrative duties. Candidates may be working in all areas of the life and physical sciences, including engineering, but excluding clinical medicine. Applicants must have a…

  • Major Research Fellowships | The Leverhulme Trust

    Source: Major Research Fellowships | The Leverhulme Trust

  • Wellcome Trust Improving science education scheme

    The Wellcome Trust and the Education Endowment Foundation invite applications for their improving science education scheme. This provides funding to test educational approaches that aim to improve disadvantaged pupils’ attainment or progression in science subjects at school. Proposals must be aimed at pupils aged between five and 16. Focus areas may include: •pupils’ access to…