Grants and Fellowships for Early Career Researchers in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

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Higher Education in the UK and elsewhere is increasingly reliant on research funding through grants and fellowships. Postdoctoral grants and fellowships also prove key to pursuing an academic career. And yet, the multitude and variety of funders and types of funding, and the disparate information relating to funding, has made the process of applying a daunting and complex one. Where do you being? What are you eligible for? How do you manage your efforts? How do you even write a research proposal appropriate to the funder’s needs? All these questions and more are covered in this course.

Whilst not offering specific or bespoke information, the course will nevertheless provide participants with a general overview of the types of funding and funders out there, and the process of applying and writing a research proposal.

PhD Students and Postdocs in Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences
Further details regarding eligibility criteria are available here.

Number of sessions: 1

• Gain a better understanding of the types of funding available
• Gain awareness of the main funders and their priorities
• Understand the funding process and support offered within Cambridge
• Learn tips for writing an effective research proposal
• Learn how to write a grant
• Learn how to apply for a Fellowship

Lecture-style workshop, comprising information-giving and limited activities.

One 2 hour session

This course will run once in Michaelmas and Lent terms.