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

      RITAS/RIF budget surgery Wednesday 13 March 2019, 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…

  • Cyber security: funding to take academic ideas to market

    Researchers based in UK academic institutions can apply for a share of up to £800,000 to support them in commercialising cyber security innovation. The UK aims to be the best place in the world to do business online. The government’s National Cyber Security Strategy sets out a plan for the country to be secure, resilient…

  • Researcher Development Programme (RCB): Early Career Researcher External Funding

      Early Career Researcher External Funding Wednesday 17 October 2018, 14:00-16:00   This session will outline the support available form the Research Office for early career researchers looking to apply for external funding, including how to source external funding, guidance on developing a funding application and a Q&A session with a successful early career researcher…

  • 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…

  • Funding Call: Sustainable Development Programme 2018

    The British Academy is inviting proposals from UK-based researchers in the humanities and the social sciences to develop interdisciplinary research projects that will generate evidence on sustainable development challenges and opportunities in ODA-eligible countries. This programme is supported by the UK Government’s £1.5billion Global Challenges Research Fund. Aims The purpose of each project will be…

  • British Academy Small Grants Information session

      British Academy Small Grants Information session Wednesday 28th February 2018, 14:30 – 16:00   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