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Target Audience: Staff interested in applying for research funding, especially those early in their career

This is a live, on-campus event. 

Demystifying the Maze: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Grant Funding for Early Career Researchers  

• Are you curious about what happens to your grant application after you submit it? 
• Are you curious to know how successful academics approach grant funding? 
• Want to know more about early-career research funding opportunities? 

This event is designed to give you a unique glimpse into the world of research funding. You'll hear directly from experienced and successful academics and grant reviewers, gaining valuable insights into: 

• Funding Opportunities: An overview and discussion on key differences between types of funding and application criteria. 
• The grant lifecycle: From initial call for proposals to final funding decisions. 
• Funder priorities: Learn what makes a proposal stand out and how to align your research with funder interests. 
• The review process: Understand the criteria used to evaluate proposals and how to craft a compelling application. 
• Insider tips: Get practical advice on crafting strong proposals, navigating the funding landscape, and increasing your chances of success. 

The event will open with some introductory talks, followed by a panel discussion featuring key academics and grant reviewers with experience of various UKRI funding councils. This will be followed by an opportunity for questions and networking with panel members as well as other participants. 

This event is for you if: 

• You are interested in securing research funding. 
• You are unsure of the application process and what funders are looking for. 
• You want to learn from the experiences of successful grant applicants. 

Don't miss this opportunity to gain a competitive edge in the grant application process! 

Space is limited, so register today! 

We are committed to ensuring our events and courses are accessible to all staff: 

• Full access information for the venue is available via AccessAble 
• Hybrid provision is not available. 
• There will be audience participation. 
• You are asked to attend the whole session. 
• This will be a short session without a break. 
• The session is relaxed – this means you can stretch, move around, stim etc.  
• Digital copies of resources will be emailed to participants in advance of delivery upon request. 
• Please contact osdu-equity@strath.ac.uk to discuss any further access requirements. 

Prerequisites

Cancellation Policy

When applying for a course, you should note that there will be a £50* charge to your Department / School if you do not attend your place on the course. There will be no charge as long as you cancel your booked place before the event or notify our staff at osdu@strath.ac.uk that you can no longer attend.

A Department / School is welcome to send someone else in your place if they wish without incurring a charge, providing that person has the necessary prerequisites for the course. In the case of courses split over more than one day, you are expected to attend ALL parts of the course.

*This is the standard charge for cancellation or non-attendance of a course of 1-day duration or less. For some courses, there may be a higher cancellation charge and if this is the case you will be advised of this at the time of booking.