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January 3, 2019

GCRF Collective Programme Pre- Call Announcements

BU research, ECR Network, Funding opportunities, Impact, Research news Theresa

WATCH THIS SPACE! The Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) Collective Programme calls will be announced shortly. If you are interested or require support please contact Alexandra Pekalski or call on 01202 961204. You can also find deadlines, town meeting information and expected launch dates here

Applicants from all relevant disciplines are encouraged to apply for each call and proposals should be challenge-led and interdisciplinary in nature notwithstanding which council is leading. The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) GCRF Collective Programme is a series of calls designed to enhance the overall impact across the six strategic GCRF Challenge portfolios:

Cities and Sustainable Infrastructure
Education
Food Systems
Global Health
Resilience to Environmental Shocks and Change
Security Protracted Conflict, Refugee Crises and Forced Displacement

The programme is an interdisciplinary programme delivered by UK Research and Innovation and steered by the GCRF Challenge Leaders.

Please contact Alexandra Pekalski or call on 01202 961204 for further information and support.

February 19, 2018

Internal GCRF competition – deadline approaching

Global engagement, Research news Julie Northam

There is less than two weeks until the internal GCRF competition closes (deadline Wednesday 28 February). The aim of the competition is to fund a diverse portfolio of research activities with the common feature that they all in some way address the challenges defined for developing countries in the UN Sustainable Development Goals (the SDGs).

Full details available from: http://blogs.bournemouth.ac.uk/research/2018/02/12/apply-for-gcrf-funding-internal-competition-deadline-28-feb/

February 12, 2018

Apply for GCRF funding – internal competition – deadline 28 Feb

Global engagement, Research news Julie Northam

Today marks the launch of an internal competition to allocate BU’s Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) grant. This grant has been given to BU from HEFCE as part of their GCRF budget which forms part of the UK’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) commitment. The aim is to support a diverse portfolio of research activities with the common feature that they all in some way address the challenges defined for developing countries in the UN Sustainable Development Goals (the SDGs).

The UK’s ODA commitment is monitored by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation (OECD) and GCRF allocations must be spent according to ODA principles. These state that only research directly and primarily of benefit to the problems of developing countries may be counted as ODA. Activity funded through GCRF must promote the economic development and welfare of developing countries as its main objective, any benefit to the UK or other developed countries must be the secondary consideration.

Activities must also comply with ODA guidelines by working with, and supporting development within, countries and territories on the Development Assistance Committee’s (DAC) list of ODA recipients. Universities should endeavour to create equitable partnerships between researchers, practitioners and policy-makers in both developed and developing countries through GCRF-funded activities.

Examples of how funds can be used include:

Capacity and capability building
Mono-disciplinary, interdisciplinary and collaborative research activity
Generating impact from research both within and beyond the sector
Rapid response to emergencies where there is an urgent research need
Pump-priming activities to underpin GCRF and Newton Fund bids to other funders, including relationship building

Full details about the GCRF are available here: http://www.rcuk.ac.uk/funding/gcrf/

Colleagues interested in applying should read the BU HEFCE GCRF call specification and guidelines and complete the application form (annex 1 to the guidelines).

Applications must be sent to Julie Northam by Wednesday 28 February.

January 8, 2018

Places still available: Global Challenges STEAMLab 7/2/18

BU research, Events, international, RKE development framework emilner

On Wednesday, 7th February 2018, BU’s Research and Knowledge Exchange Office will be facilitating a STEAMLab event on Global Challenges, attended by staff from the Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House), Oxfam, Academics from throughout the M3 universities and other organisations.

Which means…?

We’re seeking to come up with novel research that could form part of the UK’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) commitment.

So, who should attend?

We want anyone who thinks they might have something to contribute, and who is available all day on Wednesday 7th February to come along. We will also be inviting relevant external attendees to contribute to the day. We welcome academics, NGO/business/government representatives who wish to contribute to having a positive impact through addressing the world’s global challenges.

What do I need to prepare in advance? What will the sandpit entail?

Absolutely nothing in advance. During the STEAMLab, you’ll be guided through a process which results in the development of research ideas. The process facilitates creativity, potentially leading to innovative and interdisciplinary research ideas. These ideas will be explored with other attendees, and further developed based on the feedback received.

What if I don’t have time to think about ideas in advance?

You don’t need to do this. Some inspiring speakers with a range of backgrounds will be coming along to give you ideas…

What about afterwards? Do I need to go away and do loads of work?

Well… that depends! The STEAMLab will result in some novel research ideas. Some of these may be progressed immediately; others might need more time to think about. You may find common ground with other attendees which you choose to take forward in other ways, such as writing a paper or applying for research funding. Support will be available to progress project ideas after the day.

What if my topic area is really specific, such as health?

Your contribution will be very welcome! One of the main benefits of a STEAMlab event is to bring together individuals with a range of backgrounds and specialisms who are able to see things just that bit differently to one another.

So, is this just networking?

Definitely not! It is a facilitated session with the primary intention of developing innovative research ideas, which also enables the development of networks. It gives you the opportunity to explore research ideas which you may develop over time, together with the chance to find common ground with academics from across BU and beyond.

So, how do I book onto this event?

To take part in this exciting opportunity, all participants should complete the Global Challenges STEAMLab Application Form and return this to RKEDevFramework@bournemouth.ac.uk by Thursday, 18th January. Places are strictly limited and you will be be contacted to confirm a place place on the STEAMLab with arrangements nearer the time. The event will be held in Bournemouth at the Executive Business Centre.

By applying, you agree to attend for the full duration of the event on 7th February (c. 9:30 – 16:30). Spaces will be confirmed on 22/1/18.

If you have any queries prior to submitting your application, please contact Ehren Milner, RKEO Research Facilitator.

January 4, 2018

Applications now open: Global Challenges STEAMLab 7/2/18

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On Wednesday, 7th February 2018, BU’s Research and Knowledge Exchange Office will be facilitating a STEAMLab event on Global Challenges, attended by staff from the Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House), Academics from throughout the M3 universities and other organisations.