Apply for Improving Research Community Builder Award

About the Award:

The Improving Research Community Builder Award aims to support early-career Pre-PhDs, PhDs, and Postdoctoral Researchers in hosting local events that focus on enhancing research practices and culture at their universities.

Details:

• Approximately 20-25 awards will be funded
• with each recipient able to apply for between £200-£800 of support.
• In addition to the financial award, recipients will also receive an extra £150 as a token of appreciation for their efforts in organizing the events.
• Award announcements will be made in the month following the application deadline.

Eligibility:

• Researchers from any academic discipline or area of study
• Based at Higher Education institutions in the United Kingdom

Evaluation Criteria:

• Clarity of objectives
• Feasibility of the event plan
• Potential impact on research community building
• Alignment with the award’s goals

Application:

There are two deadlines to apply for this award:

• Deadline 1: 10 September 2024
• Deadline 2: 14 January 2025

Apply for this Award.

Post-event applications will not be considered, and the first event hosted should take place within 3 months of receiving the award. After the event, a summary of approximately 500 words and a photo must be submitted to dmh-group@mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk within 30 days of the event’s conclusion.