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Scotland Beyond Net Zero seed fund

The inaugural Scotland Beyond Net Zero seed fund is open for applications. In this blog, Senior Research Partnership Manager, Dr Kate Symons, answers all you need to know about the fund, the application process, and how to increase your chances of a successful application. What is Scotland Beyond Net Zero? …

How to diversify your funding sources – ERO event 30 July 2024

In this blog post Al Innes, Strategic Research Executive in Edinburgh Research Office, highlights an upcoming event aimed at researchers looking to expand and diversify their funding portfolio. This upcoming workshop on 30 July is designed for researchers at the University of Edinburgh who are interested in diversifying their sources …

Accessing Horizon Europe collaborative research calls: a roundup of new resources

In our latest blog post, Boz Czarnecki, International Research Engagement Manager, shares insights and practical resources from our recent information session and workshop on Horizon Europe collaborative calls. Finding your way around the Horizon Europe Global Challenges calls Navigating the Horizon Europe’s Global Challenges can be challenging. Unlike Pillar I, …

Big Ideas Accelerator | 13 exciting projects supported in 2024/25

Jonathan Rans, Head of Strategic Research Development, shares details of the exciting projects being awarded funding from the Big Ideas Accelerator scheme in 2024/25.  Read on to find out more about the scheme, who the recipients for this year are, and what to do if you would like to apply …

Interdisciplinary Innovation: April 24 Deadline for Big Ideas Accelerator Applications

In this blog post, Al Innes, Strategic Research Executive in Edinburgh Research Office, gives insights into the Big Ideas Accelerator, highlighting the available webinar and award-holder profiles, which closes on the 24 April 2024. Are you thinking of applying to the Big Ideas Accelerator (BIA), but haven’t put pen-to-paper yet? …

Spotlight on Working With Personal Data

In this guest blog post, Sarah Janac, Research Facilitator in Digital Research Services, shares resources and dates of an upcoming webinar series to support researchers in working with personal data. Digital Research Services provide a single point of access to data and computing resources at the University of Edinburgh. As …

Big Ideas Accelerator Fund Now Open for Applications

Are you looking for a pathway to make your research ideas into reality?   Are you unable to fund the right external funding to explore your next big research idea?   The Big Ideas Accelerator Fund is here to support and catalyse radical, interdisciplinary collaborations within the University community, that wouldn’t be …

What do funders want to know about Research Culture?

  Have you been writing a funding application, and come across a request for information on our research culture? Have you been asked about your contribution to research culture? Do you need a little demystification about the whole research culture thing? Dr Charlotte Brady, Strategic Research Executive has written a …

Strategic Leadership in Research Programme 2024

Applications are now open for the 2024 Strategic Leadership in Research Programme. Find out about the programme and how to apply. About the programme The Strategic Leadership in Research Programme aims to equip University of Edinburgh researchers with the leadership skills, knowledge and behaviours required to win large-scale strategic funding. …

Pathways to Academic Independence: Planning for Funding Success and Writing a Professional Research Strategy

In this post Al Innes and Dr Charlotte Brady, of the Strategic Research Development Team, introduce the Pathways to Academic Independence training course, and focus on the first two modules of the course: Planning for Funding Success, and Writing a Professional Research Strategy  Pathways to Academic Independence  Funded Research: Pathways …

Funded Research – Pathways to Academic Independence | New course

In this post Al Innes and Dr Charlotte Brady, of the Strategic Research Development Team, introduce the recently launched Pathways to Academic Independence course, a part of the Funded Research programme at the University of Edinburgh.    The course is available to all staff at the University and is discipline-neutral, …

A Roadmap to Research Success: The Competency Framework Decoded

In this blog post, Al Innes, Strategic Research Executive at Edinburgh Research Office shares the latest developments from the Insights and Intelligence service of the Strategic Research Development team (SRD), available to help researchers and research leadership find the right tools to support research at the University of Edinburgh.  Who …

British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships 2023

In this blog post Angela Sturniolo, Research Support Officer in Edinburgh Research Office shares information about the British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships 2023 and provides details of an online information session taking place on 4 September. The British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowships is a 3 year fellowship for outstanding early career researchers …

New US Federal Funding information resource

In this post Boz Czarnecki & Elisabetta Spano (Proposal Development Executive’s: EU & International Team) share information on a new information resource which collates fundamental information on US Federal Funders, and shares details of eligibility and opportunities for our researchers. Introduction The US Federal funding area is vast and difficult …

University of Edinburgh Big Ideas Accelerator

In this blog post, Al Innes, Research Development Officer in Edinburgh Research Office, highlights the Big Ideas Accelerator, a new University internal seed-funding scheme to support radically interdisciplinary ideas and collaborations that closes on Monday 19 June 2023. What is it? The Big Ideas Accelerator is a new University internal seed-funding …

Understanding Wellcome: Infectious Disease theme community event

In this blog post Al Innes and Jonathan Rans of the Strategic Research Development Team highlight our upcoming community event for academics with research interests that align with Wellcome’s Infectious Disease thematic area. About the event Wellcome funding aims to bring together expertise across science, innovation and society to develop …

Understanding Wellcome: Mental Health theme community event

In this post Al Innes and Jonathan Rans of the Strategic Research Development Team highlight our upcoming community event for academics with research interests that align with Wellcome’s Mental Health thematic area. About the event Wellcome funding aims to bring together expertise across science, innovation and society to develop solutions …

Understanding Wellcome: Wellcome’s thematic research areas

In this post Al Innes and Jonathan Rans of the Strategic Research Development Team, discuss the thematic areas of the new Wellcome strategy, and showcase a Wellcome Hub resource recently launched to support applicants whose research aligns with these areas. Wellcome is one of the world’s largest charities, with a …

Understanding Wellcome: Crafting a successful application

In this post Al Innes and Jonathan Rans, from the ERO Strategic Research Development Team, share hints and tips for getting funded by Wellcome. They also highlight our new Understanding Wellcome resource, which brings together insights from Wellcome award holders and expert panel members. Wellcome offers a wide range of …

Building a community of practice: The new Research Development Network

In this post, Al Innes, Research Development Officer, shares the vision for the recently designed Research Development Network and highlights discussion points about the work of the network from the Research Support Services Conference. In recent months, colleagues within Edinburgh Research Office, Institute of Academic Development, Edinburgh Innovations and the …

Applying for a Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship

In today’s blog, Charis Wilson, Senior Research Funding Specialist in Edinburgh Research Office, shares insights from our recent information event about the Leverhulme Early Career Fellowships. The Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship scheme receives around 700+ applications nationally each year. At the University of Edinburgh, 68 researchers have won these prestigious …

I lived to tell the tale! Experiences of developing major research bids

This is Part 10 of a 10 part mini-series. Click here to view all posts This Blog is the final installment of a 10-part series looking at developing major research bids. Last week we looked at the outline proposal and funder interview stages of the major research bids application process, specifically …

How to tackle the outline and interview stages of major research bids

This is Part 9 of a 10 part mini-series. Click here to view all current posts Last week Dr Anne-Sofie Laegran set out her 5 top tips for embedding impact into your major research bid. Blog 8 | 5 tips for embedding impact into your major research bid – how your …

5 tips for embedding impact into your major research bid – how your research can make a difference in the world

This is Part 8 of a 10 part mini-series. Click here to view all current posts Last week we heard from Dr Louise Ker who described the benefits of cultivating a positive research culture, explained what funders are looking for, and offered her 5 factors for success when building good research …

Research cultures for major bid success

This is Part 7 of a 10 part mini-series. Click here to view all current posts This Blog is the seventh of a 10-part series looking at developing major research bids. Last week we considered the importance of crafting a strong narrative for your major research bid, examined the core features …

Crafting a strong narrative for your major research bid

This is Part 6 of a 10 part mini-series. Click here to view all current posts This Blog is the sixth of a 10-part series looking at developing major research bids. Last week we discussed the importance of a well-planned project budget, and looked at ways to optimise funding for your …

5 ways to optimise funding for your major research bid

This is Part 5 of a 10 part mini-series. Click here to view all current posts This Blog is the fifth of a 10-part series looking at developing major research bids. Last week we explored the strategic elements of your major research bid, the key questions you’ll need to address, and …

5 strategic elements to consider when developing your major research bid

This is Part 4 of a 10 part mini-series. Click here to view all current posts This Blog is the fourth of a 10-part series looking at developing major research bids. Last week we focused on the importance of having a clear research vision and its many purposes, tools to help …

New British Council funding for educational partnerships announced

Conor Snowden, Strategic Research Executive (International Development), highlights a new series of British Council educational partnership grants and the resources available to support your application. For nearly 90 years, the British Council, the UKs international agency for cultural relations, has developed and funded educational partnerships between the UK and other …

Crafting a compelling vision for your major research bid  

This is Part 3 of a 10 part mini-series. Click here to view all current posts This Blog is the third of a 10-part series looking at developing major research bids.   Last week we considered 5 essential factors for developing a winning major research bid, while also gaining key insights …

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