Building on the success of its debut at the 2023 Research Support Services Conference, the Edinburgh Research Office is excited to have launched our Human Library. The Human Library is not your typical library; rather than borrowing books, here, you borrow time—specifically, the time of your colleagues within the Research Support …
Laura Cockram, Head of Engagement and Communications, shares learning from her experience as Conference Facilitator for our annual Research Support Services Conference, here at the University of Edinburgh. I had a very rewarding conversation last week. I shared what I and a group of enthusiastic and dedicated colleagues had done …
After the success of our 2023 Research Support Services Conference, we are excited to hit the ground running for 2024! We are looking for University colleagues with a passion for research support and enabling to join us as part of the 2024 Conference Organising Group. The role of the Conference …
The 2023 Research Support Services (RSS) Conference took place on 31 October with great success. Attended by nearly 300 colleagues and offering over 25 sessions, the 2023 RSS Conference provided a space for research support colleagues from across the university to come together to learn, share, network and develop our …
In this post, Al Innes and Dr. Charlotte Brady from the Strategic Research Development Team invite you to discover the transformative potential of the “Funded Research: Pathways to Academic Independence” training course for colleagues supporting academic and technical researchers. As research support colleagues, your role in encouraging academic colleagues to …
In this post Al Innes and Dr Charlotte Brady, of the Strategic Research Development Team, discuss the Pathways to Academic Independence training course, diving again into the Funding Landscape and Funders module, looking at the top takeaways from the course module and giving you a flavour of what to expect. …
In this post Al Innes and Dr Charlotte Brady, of the Strategic Research Development Team, discuss the Pathways to Academic Independence training course, highlighting the Funding Landscape and Funders module, and give you an overview of what to expect in the module. Pathways to Academic Independence Funded Research: Pathways to …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
This is Part 2 of a 10 part mini-series. Click here to view all current posts This Blog is the second of a 10-part series looking at developing major research bids. Last week, we looked what major research bids are, whether they are the right next step for you, and …
This is Part 1 of a 10 part mini-series. Click here to view all current posts Are you looking to address a significant research challenge of global importance? Ready to pursue an ambitious programme of transformative research? Wanting to build capacity at scale in a new or evolving research …
