FECCI Research Conference #FECCI1316 May 2014

Research panel

Funding beyond PhD

Chaired by Professor Hazel Hall

h.hall@napier.ac.uk

http://hazelhall.org

@hazelh

http://hazelhall.org/about

Session format

1. Newly qualified researchers and the funding context Where to apply for funding, to include:

Research councils Other bodies

2. Four real-life perspectives How our speakers won funding following the completion of their PhDs

3. Writing grant applications Where to access support

RESEARCH COUNCILS

http://www.rcuk.ac.uk

http://www.rcuk.ac.uk

http://www.ahrc.ac.uk http://www.esrc.ac.uk http://www.epsrc.ac.uk

http://www.ahrc.ac.uk

http://www.ahrc.ac.uk

http://www.epsrc.ac.uk

http://www.esrc.ac.uk

OTHER BODIES

These are just some examples…

http://www.leverhulme.ac.uk

http://www.jrf.org.uk

http://www.britac.ac.uk

http://www.raeng.org.uk

http://www.carnegie-trust.org.uk

http://www.royalsoced.org.uk

The importance of networks

1. To learn about opportunities From known colleagues who work in the same domain as you

At Edinburgh Napier Beyond Edinburgh Napier

From elsewhere Social media: e.g. follow research councils on Twitter, relevant blogs Mailings lists, e.g. JISC Participation at external events, from networking sessions to international

conferences

2. To develop ideas in readiness for opportunities e.g. possible research partnerships e.g. potential sites for data collection

When you decide to make an application

1. Check your eligibility carefully You may not be eligible/super-eligible

2. Treat writing the application as a mini-project in itself To write a good proposal takes time

3. Enlist help with drafting the application From others who have won grants from/have connections with the body in

question From the University research support staff For research council grants in particular

From peer review college members From those who have review panel experience From those who serve on research council committees

Review panel members

REAL-LIFE PERSPECTIVES