The Alliance for Useful Evidence is seeking researchers, writers and consultants with experience of research and writing for policymakers for short projects for the next year (up to May 2013). You must have a detailed knowledge of the subject areas…
Nuffield Grants for Research and Innovation
The Nuffield Foundation invites applications for its grants for research and innovation. Grants are mainly for research (usually carried out in universities or independent research institutes) but are also made for practical developments or innovation (often in voluntary sector organisations). The…
Joseph Rowntree Foundation: New Calls for Proposals!
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation has issued two new calls for proposals: An ageing Society: how does intensity support happen in relationships? This call is for proposals for empirical research to explore relationships, trust and risk in an ageing society –…
Call for Proposals: Sustainable Society: Achieving Work-Life Balance in a Digitally Dependent World
The EPSRC are inviting Expressions of Interest to participate in a virtual workshop (a Creativity Greenhouse) on the topic of Sustainable Society. This will take place in two stages, 04 and 05 July, and 10-13 July. This is a ‘virtual’ remote…
Interdisciplinary research on ‘People, Animals, Culture and Society’ – an opportunity for a pan-Univeristy research group
A preliminary meeting is to be held on Wednesday 10th February at 2pm in the VC’s boardroom to discuss the potential interest in a pan-University research group feeding into the theme of ‘People, Animals, Culture and Society’ The theme could…
New Interdisciplinary Programmes Unveiled by Research Councils
ResearchResearch reported yesterday on three new collaborative cross-council programmes unveiled by the seven UK research councils aimed at addressing “emerging challenges” faced by the UK. From researchresearch.com: The three themes, which were announced at a Research Councils UK meeting at…