Do you need expert advice on a research proposal? The next bid writing surgery will be held on Thursday 14 February. Dr. Martin Pickard (Grantcraft) is an external consultant employed by the University of Lincoln with over 25 years’ experience in…
Humanities and social sciences to get own budget in Horizon 2020
A report in ResearchFortnight has stated that the Humanities and Social Sciences will get their own budget in the next EU research funding programme, Horizon 2020. It has been proposed that the sixth challenge in Horizon 2020’s societal challenges pillar—inclusive, innovative and secure…
ERC – Consolidator Grants: Guide for Applicants Published
The European Research Council (ERC) has published the Guide for Applicants for the ERC-2013-CoG Consolidator Grants call for proposals. The call opened on 7 November 2012 and closes on 21 February 2013 (at 17.00 Brussels time). The Consolidator Grant call…
ERC – Consolidator Grants and Synergy Grants: Booking Open for Information and Proposal Writing Events
In its capacity as UK National Contact Point for the ERC, the UK Research Office (UKRO), in partnership with the host institutions, is holding a series of free events for researchers who are interested in applying for the 2013 ERC…
Consultation on Directions for Future and Emerging Technologies Launched
A consultation which provides an opportunity to input into the directions for Future and Emerging Technologies (FET, currently funded under the FP7 ICT theme) has been launched by the European Commission. The FET Unit of the Commission’s DG Connect has launched…
Deadline Now Approaching: ICT Call for Expressions of Interest for Advisory Forum for ICT Research and Innovation
The European Commission Directorate-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (DG CONNECT) has issued a call for expressions of interest for experts for a new advisory structure. The new advisory structure will be called CAF (DG CONNECT Advisory Forum for…