This grant is normally available for newly appointed lecturers, in their first permanent academic appointment in a Higher Education Institute, to pump-prime their microbiological research. It will normally not be awarded to applicants who have already received a major research…
Royal Society: Brian Mercer Feasibility Award
This scheme is for scientists who wish to investigate the feasibility of commercialising an aspect of their research. The scheme provides initial support of up to £30,000 to test the feasibility of a project, enabling applicants to investigate the technical…
Department of Health / TSB: Enabling technologies for genomics sequence data analysis and interpretation
The Department of Health and Genomics England Limited are collaborating to launch a new Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) competition to find enabling technologies for genomics sequence data analysis and interpretation. The focus of this competition will be on innovative technologies that address the…
Medilink East Midlands: Horizon 2020
The planned launch of Horizon 2020 is January 2014 and there are important new developments that are included in the programme; one being the emphasis of funding specifically for SMEs and the other being a strong emphasis on Healthcare. To…
Wellcome Trust to provide ring-fenced funding for public engagement activities
The Wellcome Trust today announces that it is to provide ring-fenced funding to support its researchers in their public engagement activities. From 10 October, researchers applying for Wellcome Trust funding will be invited to include proposals for programmes of activity…
Royal Society/Leverhulme Trust Senior Research Fellowship
This scheme is for scientists who would benefit from a period of full-time research without teaching and administrative duties. The scheme reimburses the employing institution with the full salary cost of a teaching replacement. The scheme covers all areas of the…