Category Archives: Research and Strategic Bidding Office
Research and Innovation Funding Support Office Drop-in Session
The Research & Innovation Funding Support Office are hosting their first Drop-in Session (formerly known as Coffee Mornings) on Wednesday, 31st October. Join us on the comfy sofas outside the Research and Enterprise office on the Ground Floor of the Senate Building on Waterside between 8am-10am. You’ll have a chance to meet with the team and find out more about the funding opportunities and support we can provide. No need to book, just turn up. Warm refreshments are available from the Café on the same floor.
Don’t worry if you are unable to make this one, these sessions will be run on a monthly basis at various locations on Waterside Campus.
Finding the Right Funder
This interactive workshop is designed to help you navigate the funding landscape and will cover topics such as identifying the main sources of funding and winning tactics on how to increase your chance of success. Facilitated by Karen Lewis, Bidding Manager for the Research and Strategic Bidding Office, the session is ideal if you have specific research ideas and would like help in finding external funding.
Wednesday, 25th April from 10am-12pm in the Boardroom on Avenue Campus
Registration is now open, please book your place here
Santander Staff Research Award
Santander funding is available for staff that require support for a research project. The project should be aligned to the University or Faculty’s objectives, and have an international theme or connection with one or more of the countries listed on the application form. The project should also be in collaboration with a current or potential Partner University.
There are 5 awards of £1,000 available.
Applications using this form should be submitted by 30 April 2018 to corinna.coleman@northampton.ac.uk
Further information can be obtained from
Corinna Coleman
Scholarships Administrator
Direct Line: 01604 893009
Email: corinna.coleman@northampton.ac.uk
Writing a Winning Bid Workshop
All you need to know when Writing a Winning Bid
A successful funding application combines a great idea with a well-written proposal that does your idea justice. Facilitated by Helen Backhouse, Bidding Officer for the Research and Strategic Bidding Office, this workshop will equip you with the tools to write a winning bid of your own.
Tuesday, 20th March 2018 from 2-4pm in Room S014, Sulgrave on Park Campus
Please note this workshop is now fully booked. If you wish to be placed on the waiting list, please contact sharon.lewis@northampton.ac.uk
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/writing-a-winning-bid-tickets-42785826559
Making the most of GRANTfinder Workshop – Extra Date
Due to the popularity of this event, we have added an extra date.
GRANTfinder 4 Education is a database that the University of Northampton subscribes to giving a range of funding information and opportunities.
Whether you are a new user or have had an account for a while, come along to this workshop to get tips and advice about how to make the most of your Grantfinder4Education login. Facilitated by Karen Lewis, Bidding Manager for the Research and Strategic Bidding Office, this session is an interactive workshop. Computers will be provided or feel free to bring along your laptop.
Thursday, 22nd February 2018 from 10am-12pm in Room G152, Grendon on Park Campus
To book your place, please click on the Eventbrite link.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/making-the-most-of-grantfinder-tickets-41335216746
Making the most of GRANTfinder Workshop
GRANTfinder 4 Education is a database that the University of Northampton subscribes to giving a range of funding information and opportunities.
Whether you are a new user or have had an account for a while, come along to this workshop to get tips and advice about how to make the most of your Grantfinder4Education login. Facilitated by Karen Lewis, Bidding Manager for the Research and Strategic Bidding Office, this session is an interactive workshop.
Computers will be provided or feel free to bring along your laptop.
Wednesday, 24th January 2018 from 10am-12pm in Room G152, Grendon on Park Campus
Please book your place via Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/making-the-most-of-grantfinder-tickets-40875149673
Erasmus+ (Key Action 2) Funding Workshop
Are you interested in applying for Erasmus+ funding? With a deadline in March of next year, now is the ideal time to start thinking about your project. This workshop will cover the basics of the Erasmus+ Programme and give you an understanding of what a successful application looks like. Dr David Preece (Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Education and Humanities) will share his experiences of his Erasmus+ project.
Paul Bramble (Research Project Manager) and Helen Backhouse (RSB Officer) from the Research and Strategic Bidding Office will also be running this workshop.
Thursday, 16th November from 10am-12pm in Room Y201, Yelvertoft on Park Campus.
Please book your place via the Eventbrite link.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/erasmus-key-action-2-funding-workshop-tickets-38725407737
Collaborating with Businesses and Delivering REF Impact
Innovate UK have announced additional funding for 200 Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTPs) this financial year which will enable collaboration with businesses and deliver a REF impact. Come along to this event and find out the support available to take advantage of this increase. KTPs provide a rewarding ongoing collaboration with businesses and there are two KTPs currently underway here at Northampton.
Hear from Steve McGonigal (Programme Leader & Senior Lecturer for Product Design in FAST) on the practices and the benefits from the KTP process. Charlotte Patrick (Key Sector and Knowledge Transfer Manager) will also update on the support and benefits dedicated to KTPs.
Wednesday, 8th November from 4-5pm in the Newton Grand Hall on Avenue Campus.
To book your place, please click on the Eventbrite link.
New templates at DMP Online for Wellcome Trust and ERC Research
These reflect the new guidelines issued by the European Research Council (ERC) and the Wellcome Trust.
http://www.dcc.ac.uk/news/new-dmp-templates
Gateway – New Funding Module
The RSB office are excited to announce that the Funding Module of Gateway will be going live from Friday, 15th September. This new system will replace the RGA forms and the need for paper sign off. From the 15th anyone developing or submitting an application for research or enterprise funding will be able to get their application signed off in Gateway.
You’ll be happy to know that the new system will deliver a number of improvements:-
- Better reporting of projects
- Improved visibility of workloads, deadlines and outstanding tasks
- Increased accuracy in fund reporting
- Ability to request review of proposals by peers, RSB or others at a touch of a button.
To help staff in the introduction of this new funding module, a Drop-In Session will take place on Monday, 18th September from 10am-2pm in the Top Lodge Conservatory – bring your laptop or phone and the RSB team will be available to talk you through this new process. If you prefer a 1:1 or group session, please contact RSB@northampton.ac.uk and we will be happy to come to you. Depending on demand, further drop-in sessions can be planned.
We are looking forward to this new system going live and believe it will provide a more efficient way of managing research funding.
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