Royal Society Research Funding Talk
Early-career researchers to established academics plus departmental administrators/other interested parties from all University divisions are invited to attend this free funding event.

Representatives from the Royal Society will give a grants presentation, followed by a short case study presentation from a current Royal Society University Research Fellow, and a general discussion including a Q&A section (1.30-3pm). A short informal networking session (with tea and coffee provided; approx. 3-4pm) will follow where Royal Society representatives will be available to meet potential applicants.

The presentation is expected to cover:


Broad description of support that Royal Society offers – philosophy, overview of funding schemes, fellowships
Things on the horizon – issues and opportunities
Applying to Royal Society (personal perspective)
What makes a good application
What surprises Royal Society about grant proposals that they receive: common mistakes; end-to-end process once the application is submitted

Date: 23 May 2016, 13:30
Venue: Clarendon Laboratory, Parks Road OX1 3PU
Venue Details: Sir Martin Wood Lecture Theatre
Speakers: Speaker to be announced
Organising department: Research Services
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Booking required?: Required
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Audience: Members of the University only
Editor: Gaelle Jolly