Description
Overall aim of the course
This workshop will help you to recognise the wide range of potential
sources of research funding that exist, and provide the basic
information that will enable you to develop your own strategy for
identifying and approaching relevant funding bodies.
Outcomes and benefits
Participants will:
•Gain an overview of the UK research funding environment
•Gain an overview of the main sources of funding for research
•Gain an overview of what types of funding are available at different
stages of a research career (including fellowships)
•Develop a strategy for applying for research funding
•Have the opportunity to see examples of funded and unfunded grant and
fellowship applications
The session will cover
The proposal cycle, from call through to the award of funding, will be
reviewed, because an understanding of how the assessment process works
will help you to write a better proposal. The characteristics of a
successful proposal will be addressed, and by the end of the workshop
you will be able to list a range of general features that you will
incorporate in your first proposal.
The session will cover a range of funding opportunities, including
project grants and fellowships.
Format
The workshop involves a combination of instruction, discussion and
interactive group work.
Pre-requisites
None
Tutor
Dr Odette Dewhurst.
Odette has a research background and has been working in the area of
research funding for several years. She works across the University,
focussing on supporting research and academic staff applying for funding
and also works closely at a national level with funders such as Research
Councils UK and the Wellcome Trust. http://www.sddu.leeds.ac.uk/sddu-
odette-dewhurst.html
Feedback from previous participants
“Thank you for demystifying the process!”
Researcher in School of Law
“I now feel more confident about applying for research funding.”
Researchers in School of Law
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