The European Commission has this week released a document outlining initial thoughts on how the ICT Work Programme 2014-15 could address the future research and innovation challenges in Cloud Computing, Software and Services: Orientation Paper: 2014 Cloud Computing, Software and Services…
Monthly Bid Writing Surgery with Martin Pickard
Do you need expert advice on a research proposal? The next bid writing surgery will be held on Thursday 14 February. Dr. Martin Pickard (Grantcraft) is an external consultant employed by the University of Lincoln with over 25 years’ experience in…
New International Ranking for Universities to be Developed
The European Commission has issued a press release which details plans for a new international ranking for universities, to be known as U-Multirank. Universities will be invited to sign up for the new ranking in early 2013, and the first…
Humanities and social sciences to get own budget in Horizon 2020
A report in ResearchFortnight has stated that the Humanities and Social Sciences will get their own budget in the next EU research funding programme, Horizon 2020. It has been proposed that the sixth challenge in Horizon 2020’s societal challenges pillar—inclusive, innovative and secure…
Lincoln to train new generation of scientists to detect diseases through retinal imaging
A multi-million European project aimed at combating some of the EU’s most prevalent chronic medical conditions is being led by academics at the University of Lincoln. The REtinal Vascular Modelling, Measurement and Diagnosis (REVAMMAD) project aims to train a new generation…
ERC – Consolidator Grants: Guide for Applicants Published
The European Research Council (ERC) has published the Guide for Applicants for the ERC-2013-CoG Consolidator Grants call for proposals. The call opened on 7 November 2012 and closes on 21 February 2013 (at 17.00 Brussels time). The Consolidator Grant call…