The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) will shortly be introducing some changes to its requirements for grant applications. These changes relate to the page length for the case for support and other attachments. The case for support (including…
Discovery could hold the key to super-sensory hearing
Researchers from the University of Bristol and University of Lincoln discovered the missing piece of the jigsaw in the understanding of the process of energy transformation in the ‘unconventional’ ears of the bushcrickets (or katydids). The discovery of a previously…
BBSRC Public Engagement Training Course
A new date has been added for the BBSRC public engagement training. It is designed for those interested in doing public engagement but aren’t sure where to start, and can help researchers exploring science which raises challenging issues or controversy.…
Are you interested in becoming a member of a Research Council governing council?
Six research councils are inviting applications to fill governing council vacancies expected to arise in 2013. Suitably qualified academics and experienced individuals from industry, commerce, government, and the voluntary, creative and cultural sectors, can apply. The vacancies are at…
BBSRC: Knowledge Exchange and Commercialisation Seminars
BBSRC has launched a new initiative that provides funding and support to Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) and Institutes strategically funded by BBSRC to organise Knowledge Exchange and Commercialisation (KEC) seminars. The seminar will aim to discuss and improve awareness of…
BBSRC Annual Focus in Responsive mode: Welfare of managed animals (including livestock and companion animals)
The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) has issued a call for its welfare of managed animals strategic priority area to encourage the research community in this area to submit to their responsive mode deadline on 9 Janaury 2013.…