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We are excited to propose a new approach to enhancing quality approvals for grant applications, inspired by the success of our BA Small Grants internal peer review process. Over the past two years, this process has delivered excellent results, and we aim to adapt it for specific UKRI calls that are relevant to this approach, such as the AHRC Catalyst and Curiosity awards.

Going forward, we will adopt a cohort-based approach that leverages the repetitive nature of these calls (four times a year), and potential other similar calls. 

Key elements include:

1. Mandatory Training Workshop: A session to discuss call requirements with interested academics and establish cohort-based support (If you are not able to attend the planned Mandatory Training, please get in touch via PreAwardEnquiries@bournemouth.ac.uk)
2. Faculty Pre-Approvals: Faculty-level quality approvals will be mandatory before initiating costings or ITBs.
3. Additional Funding Development Support: Where relevant, cohort members may also seek other external funding development support to enhance their applications
4. Internal Peer Review Panels: Applications will undergo review by nominated internal reviewers, with assessor allocation managed in consultation with DDRs.

Pilot
As the pilot, we have identified the AHRC Catalyst Round Seven funding call with the deadline of 30 April 2025 (provisional).

You can also find all relevant information about the new scheme on the RKE Sharepoint site.

Mandatory Training

Date: 30 January 2025, Thursday

Time: 10am to 11.30am

Microsoft Teams link to join the Mandatory Training – Join the meeting now