Funding
To obtain funding as a Researcher you may wish to identify the appropriate fellowship schemes. Research Councils and other funding bodies offer appropriate funding schemes that are designed specifically for Research Staff.
You need to ensure that you are familiar with all the requirements and eligibility criteria of each funding scheme. Visiting the website of the funding body that you have chosen will give you the necessary information. It may also be useful to discuss your options with a senior Researcher who has experienced the funding process.
The University of Liverpool Research Support Office offers more information depending on the funding scheme that you may be interested in.
The University subscribes to the ResearchProfessional database which is a comprehensive resource of funding opportunities.
Resources on support for Research Council grant applications can be found through the websites below:
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AHRC - Arts and Humanities Research Council |
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BBSRC - Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council |
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EPSRC - Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council |
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ESRC - Economic and Social Research Council |
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MRC - Medical Research Council |
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NERC - Natural Environment Research Council |
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STFC - Science and Technology Facilities Council |
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ERC – European Research Council |
Starting Grants |
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MSCA - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions |
MSCA Research Fellowships |
Other funding bodies that may be of interest to Researchers:
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BHF - British Heart Foundation |
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CRUK- Cancer Research UK |
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LT - Leverhulme Trust |
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RS - Royal Society |
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WT - Wellcome Trust |
External Resources
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Vitae provides guidance on Applying for Funding, funding sources, how to write a grant proposal, eligibility criteria and learning from rejection, along with top tips for writing grant applications. Bournemouth University Research Blog has a helpful guidance section on research council applications. ESRC offer a guide for ‘How to write a good research grant proposal’ and a helpful section on preparing an proposal. Jobs.ac.uk article giving ‘Top Tips on Applications for Funding’ Research Funding Toolkit is a wealth of resources to assist academics in writing better grant applications. Research Whisperer has a section on applying for funding that you might find useful. The Guardian on ‘Research Funding: 10 tips for writing a successful application’ including advice from former UoL EPVC Professor Andrew Derrington. |