We have previously posted about the Research and Knowledge Exchange (RKE) Development Framework. Here, we introduce another of the pathways: that focusing on the Pre-Award process when applying for funding. Please see the previous blog posts on the Development Framework for information on the separate pathways.
The ‘Pre-Award at BU’ pathway will provide details about the information and tools that will aid BU academics applying for funding. Sessions will include details about ‘Searching for research funding’, ‘Getting started on applying for research funding’, understanding ‘Pre-award finances’ and ‘Intellectual property at pre-award’. Training will also be provided as part of this pathway for those conducting Quality and Financial approvals. More events will be added to this pathway in 2017-18 and beyond, with a focus on emerging priorties for BU.
We’ll be populating the the OD website with more information and the booking link over the coming weeks. We’ll also be providing a timetable of all events as soon as possible. In the meantime, updates will be posted on the BU research blog and the Faculty blogs.
Research and Knowledge Exchange Development Framework – funding from the major charities
Research and Knowledge Exchange Development Framework – Research Council funding










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