Research Councils from seven of the G8 nations have announced a five-year joint funding program to address major international challenges. The Multilateral Research Funding Initiative will announce a series of calls for funding to tackle global issues such as climate change, energy security, water shortages and the conservation of the environment.
The first call in this [...]
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Research Councils Announce International Collaborative Fund
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 impact on any field, for example:
* The social and legal implications of the emergence of “status [...]
FP7 Call Highlights: Technology-Enhanced Learning
I’ve just blogged about the latest batch of FP7 calls released last week. There are so many topics that it can be confusing at first to know where to start, so I thought I’d focus on one or two of the most interesting and relevant opportunities and give a summary of the key points. First [...]
Engaging Science Grants Workshops
Title: Engaging Science Grants Workshops
Date: 22nd May 2009, 10.30am – 5pm
Location: Wellcome Trust, Euston Road, London
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Description: The Wellcome Trust provides funding for artists/arts agencies, broadcast media, museums/cultural attractions and scientists, among others, through the Engaging Science grants programme, which offers over £3 million per year to support projects that engage the public [...]
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 the Royal Society on 6 April, are food security, fostering economic recovery and connected communities, which focuses [...]
Crucible 2009
Title: Crucible 2009
Location: London, North of England, West of England
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Description: Ever wondered what a space scientist and a biologist might have in common or how an artist could help a particle physicist? Crucible 2009 is your chance to stop wondering and discover what great minds, inspiring speakers and creative thinkers can do [...]
