The MRC has come together with seven other research funders to create an interactive ‘map’ of the funding schemes available to biomedical researchers. The first of its kind focused on medical research, the ‘funding view’ takes the form of…
GCRF: Networks in vector borne disease research Call for Interest
Summary The Medical Research Council (MRC) and Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) are pleased to announce a call for community building Networks in Vector Borne Disease (VBD) Research. The funders have earmarked up to a total of £9 million for this…
MRC peer review process: Top Tips for writing a useful review!
The time and effort that peer reviewers give to the MRC peer review process is invaluable in helping their research boards and panels make funding decisions. MRC Peer Review Programme Manager Rachel Prosser’s tips on writing a review include: Make it (un)personal Try…
Calls Announced for UK India Education Research Initiative
Two calls have been announced for the UK India Education Research Initiative. UGC UKIERI – the focus of this call is on “e-partnership and research incubation” with an overarching aim to develop ‘jointly funded research and innovation partnerships with…
EU INFO DAY FOR SOCIETIES
The European Commission is organising an Information Day for the H2020 ‘Inclusive, innovative and reflective societies’ 2017 Calls on the morning of 11 October in Brussels. Presentations will cover the 4 Challenge 6 Calls on ‘Co-Creation for Growth and Inclusion’;…
ESRC – Large Grants Competition 2016/17 (Update)
Please see the below letter received from the Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC) regarding their “Large Grants Competition”. Dear Colleague LARGE GRANTS COMPETITION In May the ESRC announced a Large Grants competition. As part of the call we…