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Target Audience: For academics/ECRs who are are interested in applying for the New Investigator Award or colleagues who would like to know more about this scheme.

In this workshop you will be presented:

• An overview of the New Investigator Award (NIA) with latest updates given by Dr Derek Craig, EPSRC Head of Regional Engagement for Scotland.
• Top tips from previous winners Dr James Carroll and Dr Phillipp Seib on how to make successful applications and the impact of this award on their career development.
• Insightful views from Professor Campbell Booth and Dr Alison Ramage on what panels look for in a successful application.
• RKES support to facilitate the applications

Course Outcomes/Objectives;

• To gain a clear idea of what the New Investigator Award is about, including the scope and nature of the scheme, eligibility, how to apply.
• To gain insightful information on the key elements to create successful applications.
• To be aware of what RKES support is available to facilitate the applications.

This course is a one off.

Please take a look of the New Investigator Award website
https://epsrc.ukri.org/funding/applicationprocess/routes/newac/nia/
Please bring any questions you have for the speakers.

Prerequisites