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Finding funding opportunities

There are numerous sources of research funding; from research councils, charities, the government and the Europe Union. The most critical aspects to contemplate when looking for research funding are to ensure the research idea is in keeping with the funders remit and that you match their eligibility criteria.

For further information visit the Types of Research Funding pages on the BU Research Intranet.
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Research Professional
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The most effective way to keep up to date with funding opportunities in your research area is by registering with Research Professional. This is a website which allows you to search for research relevant to you in the form of News, Funding Opportunities, Sponsors or Jobs. The search works in much the same way as a search engine; once a phrase is entered results are displayed in order of relevance.

We automatically create accounts for all academic staff and set up automatic searches based on the research keywords of your Academic Group and/or primary Research Centre. In addition, you will be able to add your own specialist search terms to your account. You will receive weekly emails from Research Professional with information about funding opportunities within your research area. Corrina Dickson manages the Research Professional account and is happy to answer any queries you may have about using the system.

To access Research Professional simply click on the hyperlinks or the logo.

For further information about Research Professional please visit the Finding Research Funding pages on the BU Research Intranet.
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EC 7th Framework Programme (FP7) logo

If you want to search for European Commission research funding opportunities, you can search for 7th Framework Programme (FP7) funding opportunities using the UKRO deadlines calendar.

For further information (including a summary of the current calls for funding) visit the European Funding pages on the BU Research Intranet.
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Funding databases specifically for tenders
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Tenders Electronic Daily

TED (Tenders Electronic Daily) is the online version of the ‘Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union’, dedicated to European public procurement. TED provides free access to business opportunities and tenders. It is updated five times a week with approximately 1500 public procurement notices from the European Union, the European Economic Area and beyond.
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NHS tendering sites:

Tactica

Supply2Health

Solent Supplies