The UK Research Office has recently published a series of summaries of consultation workshops on the EC’s next Framework Programme, called Horizon 2020. These workshops are part of the EC’s initial preparations for its proposals on the funding programme, which…
HEFCE publishes draft REF panel criteria and working methods
At the end of last week, HEFCE released draft panel criteria and working methods for the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF). The publication of panel criteria follows the release of the framework and guidance on submissions for the REF, released…
ESRC Demand Management
In line with all Research Councils the ESRC is considering measures to manage the increasing volume of applications it receives. Research Councils currently receive considerably more high quality applications than they are able to support. The ESRC alone has seen a…
ESRC Considers Demand Management Options
The ESRC has recently carried out a consultation on demand management options for funding applications. Like other research councils, they are looking at various ways of reducing wasted effort spent on preparing, submitting and administering unsuccessful bids. Demand management is…
Next Bid Writing Surgery: 3rd June 2010
Do you need expert help and advice on a research funding bid? The University Research Office is running a monthly bid writing surgery with experienced external bid consultant, Dr. Martin Pickard (Grantcraft). The surgeries take place on the first Thursday…
Research Excellence Framework: HEFCE Announces Consultation Outcomes
On Friday HEFCE announced the results of its recent consultation with the sector on the Research Excellence Framework (REF), the next instalment of research assessment for universities in the UK. Research Excellence Framework – consultation outcomes As well as highlighting what…