The EPSRC has announced a series of study days for 2010 to be held at the EPSRC offices in Swindon.
The one-day events will give university staff an overview of EPSRC strategies and procedures, and will cover recent changes in peer review, the new requirements for impact plans and the steps taken by the EPSRC to safeguard the peer review process.
The study day typically involves:
- Presentations – introduction to EPSRC, and the peer review process
- Tips on proposal writing – first steps in grantsmanship
- Mock panels – attendees have the chance to practice a prioritisation panel meeting
- Impact planning – a structured session offering information and experience on impact planning
- Marketplace – a showcase of EPSRC activities and opportunities
Examples of the topics offered in the marketplace include: EPSRC delivery plan and programmes, public engagement, better exploitation, transformative research, doctoral training and the international agenda.
Study days will be held on: 23 February, 27 May, 26 August and 22nd November.
Places are limited and are allocated on a first-come first-served basis. Please see link below for mor information:
http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/AboutEPSRC/UInteractions/studydays.htm
Request to attend study days should be made via the Research Office (research@lincoln.ac.uk)