New Initiatives Fund 2013/14

There will be three calls for funding applications in 2013/14.  Closing date 22 Nov (decision on 9 Dec), 3 Feb (decision 18 Feb) and 10 April (decision 28 Apr).

Each year the University sets aside funding to support the personal, professional and career development of its early-career researchers.  For 2013/14, £10,000 is available for activity planned and managed by researchers (PGRs and postdocs). This could be anything from a careers or public engagement event to an industry visit or even launching your own journal.  The main proviso with this funding is that we can't fund something directly related to your research (e.g. conferences or technical training).  It is anticipated that most bids will be for activity that benefits groups of researchers from more than one College. 

How to apply:
1.  Make sure that your bid clearly demonstrates how it is of career development benefit to researchers or how it will help to create cultural, economic or social impact from research being undertaken at the University of Glasgow.  Write in clear English, avoiding technical or subject-specific language.
2.  Have a look at projects that have been funded in the past
3.  Get in touch to discuss your idea with Elizabeth Adams, prior to submission. 
4.  Complete the New Initiatives Bid Form

How decisions are made:
Decisions are made by the Researcher Development Committee which is made up of representatives from across the university, including the four colleges, the careers service, PGR office and the Learning and Teaching Centre.  It is chaired by Professor Steve Beaumont, Vice Principal, Research and Enteprise. 

You will hear a response within one week of the meeting date.

If you receive funding:
A member of University staff should be appointed as the budget holder.
Download our Guide to organising events to help you with planning your event.
You will be required to submit a short evaluation report, one month after your event.  We will provide you with a template for this.