Lobby groups have reiterated calls for overhead expenses to be met on a full costs basis under the next EU research programme, ahead of an upcoming meeting of policymakers. Both business and academia representatives have said that indirect expenses, such…
European Health Psychology Society offering Conference/Workshop Grants
The purpose of the conference/workshop grants is to encourage talented researchers and graduate students who do not have access to funding to attend the EHPS conference and the CREATE and SYNERGY workshops. These grants are available: EHPS Conference grants for graduate…
Horizon 2020: Cloud Computing, Software and Services – Draft Orientation Paper Available
The European Commission has this week released a document outlining initial thoughts on how the ICT Work Programme 2014-15 could address the future research and innovation challenges in Cloud Computing, Software and Services: Orientation Paper: 2014 Cloud Computing, Software and Services…
Monthly Bid Writing Surgery with Martin Pickard
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…