Funding Opportunities for the Faculty of Science

Funder Programme Link Comments Funding Available Deadline

US Department of Energy Solar desalination

https://eere-

exchange.energy.gov/Default.aspx?Search=DE-FOA-

0001778&SearchType=

This supports the development of technologies that have the potential

to integrate solar thermal technologies into desalination processes and

of novel low temperature solar concentrators and storage. The total

budget is worth approximately USD 15 million. Approximately seven to

10 awards, worth between USD 500,000 and USD 5m each, are

available.

USD 5,000,000 04-Dec-17

Commonwealth

Scholarships

Commonwealth Rutherford

Fellowshipshttp://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/rutherford-fellowships/

Commonwealth Rutherford Fellowships are for highly skilled

researchers from other Commonwealth countries to spend one or two

years at an eligible UK university or higher education institution

conducting postdoctoral research.

These fellowships are funded by the UK Department for Business,

Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) through the Rutherford Fund, with

the aim of attracting global talent and supporting the UK’s research

base. Up to 50 fellowships are available.

If you are interested in applying, contact Tom.Bowker@bristol.ac.uk

Not specified 11 Dec 17

British Academy APEX awardshttps://royalsociety.org/grants-schemes-

awards/grants/apex-awards/

These offer established independent researchers with a strong track

record in their respective area an opportunity to pursue genuine

interdisciplinary and curiosity-driven research to benefit wider society.

Grants are worth up to £100,000 each over two years.

£100,000 14-Dec-17

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research CouncilFuture photonics partnership fund

https://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/calls/futurephotoni

cspartnershipfund/

This supports the inclusion of academic partners that bring additional

value to EPSRC-funded projects in the fields of photonics, metadevices

and metasystems. Grants support directly incurred costs, and directly

allocated costs exceptionally, at 80 per cent full economic cost.

Not specified 18-Dec-17

NIH: Eunice Kennedy

Shriver National Institute of

Child Health and Human

Development

Outcome measures for use in

treatment trials for individuals with

intellectual and developmental

disabilities (R01 – clinical trial

optional): AIDS-related

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-18-

039.html

This AIDS-related funding opportunity encourages applications from

institutions that propose to develop informative outcome measures for

use in clinical trials for individuals with intellectual and developmental

disabilities. Application budgets are limited to USD 499,999 per year

over a five-year period.

USD 2,500,000 07-Jan-18

NIH: National Cancer

Institute

Advancing translational and clinical

probiotic or prebiotic and human

microbiome research (R01 clinical

trial optional): AIDS-related

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-18-

001.html

This AIDS-related announcement supports interdisciplinary

collaborations across scientific disciplines engaged in microbiome and

probiotic or prebiotic research. Application budgets must reflect the

actual needs of the proposed projects. The maximum project period is

five years.

Not specified 07-Jan-18

Netherlands Organisation

for Scientific Research

(NWO) | Nederlandse

Organisatie voor

Wetenschappelijk

Onderzoek

Innovational research incentives

scheme Veni

https://www.nwo.nl/en/funding/our-funding-

instruments/nwo/innovational-research-incentives-

scheme/veni/index.html

This enables researchers who have recently obtained their PhD to

conduct independent research and develop their ideas. Grants are

worth up to €250,000 each over a three-year period.

€250,000 09-Jan-18

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research Council

Automating science discovery – call

for NetworkPlus

https://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/calls/automatingsci

encediscoverycallfornetworkplus/

This aims to develop and support a community working on research that

explores the application of artificial intelligence technologies to aid and

accelerate discovery in fundamental physical sciences. One grant,

worth £1 million over three years, is available.

£1,000,000 11-Jan-18

ERA-Net CHIST-ERA Joint research call http://www.chistera.eu/call-2017-announcement

This promotes multidisciplinary and transnational information and

communication sciences and technologies research with the potential to

lead to significant breakthroughs. The total indicative budget is worth

€14.3 million. Projects may last between 24 and 36 months.

Not specified 11-Jan-18

University of Bristol Vice-Chancellor's Fellowships http://www.bristol.ac.uk/vc-fellows/eligible/

Vice-Chancellor's Fellowships are aimed at early-career researchers,

this year UoB are offering:

- Nine: 4-year fellowships primarily in Science, Technology,

Engineering, Medicine and Mathematics subjects, normally for those

with 3-7 years' experience post PhD or equivalent.

- Six: 2-year fellowships primarily in Humanities, Arts and Social

Science disciplines, normally for those with 0-3 years' experience pot

PhD or equivalent.

The highest quality candidates are sought with relevant research in one

of the priority areas who will seize the development opportunities

provided and become future research leaders in their field. Candidates

are expected to find an academic sponsor prior to the Dec 15th

deadline. Queries should be made to vc-fellowships@bristol.ac.uk

Not specified 14 Jan 18

JSPS LondonSummer Programme 2018 for MPhil

or PhD students

http://www.jsps.org/funding/2017/11/jsps-summer-

programme-2018-for-mphil-or-phd-students.html

The JSPS Summer Programme provides the opportunity for current

MPhil or PhD students to receive a one week orientation on Japanese

culture and research systems on arrival and then move to a host

institution in Japan of their choice and approved by JSPS, to conduct

collaborative research activities for 2 months during the summer.

Not specified 15 Jan 18

Society in Science Branco Weiss fellowshiphttp://www.society-in-science.org/application-

materials.html

This supports young researchers conducting new and innovative

research focusing on social, cultural, political or economic issues. Up to

ten fellowships, worth CHF 100,000 per year each, are available for a

period of five years.

CHF 500,000 15-Jan-18

Cancer Research UK Career development fellowship

http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/funding-for-

researchers/our-funding-schemes/career-

development-fellowship

This enables scientists to set up their first independent cancer research

group. The fellowship covers salaries for the fellow, one postdoctoral

researcher and one technician, and associated running expenses and

equipment costs over six years.

Not specified 18-Jan-18

Cancer Research UK Senior cancer research fellowship

http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/funding-for-

researchers/our-funding-schemes/senior-cancer-

research-fellowship

This enables scientists to establish or further develop an independent

cancer research group in any area of the CRUK’s funding remit, with the

exception of clinical trials and drug discovery. The fellowship is typically

worth up to £2 million over six years.

£2,000,000 18-Jan-18

Medical Research CouncilUK prevention research partnership

scheme – network award

https://www.mrc.ac.uk/funding/browse/ukprp/uk-

prevention-research-partnership-ukprp-consortium-

and-network-awards/ukprp-network/

This supports interdisciplinary networking activity around a broad

challenge in primary prevention research on non-communicable

diseases. Four to six networks are expected to be supported with up to

£100,000 each per year over four years. If you are interested in

applying contact jacqui.oakley@bristol.ac.uk, a panel has been

assembled to provide feedback, and pre-proposals should be

submitted to Jacquii by 3rd January.

£400,000 18-Jan-18

Medical Research CouncilUK prevention research partnership

scheme – consortium award

https://www.mrc.ac.uk/funding/browse/ukprp/uk-

prevention-research-partnership-ukprp-consortium-

and-network-awards/ukprp-consortium/

These support large research collaborations undertaking non-

communicable disease prevention research, targeted at complex

adaptive systems, and aligned to the programme objectives, in the UK.

Consortia development grants are worth up to £50,000 each over six

months, and full consortia awards up to £7 million each over five years.

If you are interested in applying contact

jacqui.oakley@bristol.ac.uk, a panel has been assembled to

provide feedback, and pre-proposals should be submitted to

Jacquii by 3rd January.

£7,000,000 18-Jan-18

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research Council

Automating science discovery – call

for feasibility studies

https://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/calls/automatingsci

encediscoverycallforfeasibilitystudies/

This supports early-stage feasibility studies that explore the application

of artificial intelligence technologies to aid and accelerate discovery in

fundamental physical sciences. Up to four grants are available, worth

up to £250,000 each over 18 months.

£250,000 25-Jan-18

Royal Commission for the

Exhibition of 1851

Research fellowships in science or

engineering

http://www.royalcommission1851.org/res_fellow.ht

ml

These give early-career scientists or engineers of exceptional promise

the opportunity to conduct an innovative research project of their own

instigation. Approximately eight fellowships are available for up to three

years.

£125,541 15-Feb-18

Royal SocietyCONFAP/Newton research mobility

grants

https://royalsociety.org/grants-schemes-

awards/grants/newton-fund/

These enable UK researchers to develop the strengths and capabilities

of their research groups through training, collaboration and reciprocal

visits with partners in research groups in Brazil. Grants cover travel,

insurance and an individual support.

Not specified 28-Feb-18

Royal Academy of

Engineering

Newton Fund Industry-Academia

Partnership - INDIA

http://www.raeng.org.uk/grants-and-

prizes/international-research-and-

collaborations/newton-fund-programmes/industry-

academia-partnership/industry-academia-

partnership-india

This call offers financial support for travel, subsistence and salary

support costs related to visits and exchanges that support collaborative

activities amongst industry and academic partners in India and the UK.

The lead applicant will be an individual at an Indian university which

must propose a means of collaboration with co-applicants that meet

the above-identified Programme outcome areas. Co-applicants must

include at least one local industry partner and at least one UK

university or research institution partner.

£10,000 - £50,000 27 Nov 17

Collated by the Research Development team, RED

Please address queries to Emma Pritchard Emma.Pritchard@bristol.ac.uk

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Funder Programme Link Comments Funding Available Deadline

Royal Academy of

Engineering

Newton Fund Industry-Academia

Partnership - THAILAND

http://www.raeng.org.uk/grants-and-

prizes/international-research-and-

collaborations/newton-fund-programmes/industry-

academia-partnership/industry-academia-

partnership-thailand

This call offers financial support for travel, subsistence and salary

support costs related to visits and exchanges that support collaborative

activities amongst industry and academic partners in Thailand and the

UK. The lead applicant will be an individual at a Thai university which

must propose a means of collaboration with co-applicants that meet

the above-identified Programme outcome areas. Co-applicants must

include at least one local industry partner and at least one UK

university or research institution partner.

£10,000 - £50,000 27 Nov 17

Royal Academy of

Engineering

Newton Fund Industry-Academia

Partnership - COLOMBIA

http://www.raeng.org.uk/grants-and-

prizes/international-research-and-

collaborations/newton-fund-programmes/industry-

academia-partnership/industry-academia-

partnership-colombia

This call offers financial support for travel, subsistence and salary

support costs related to visits and exchanges that support collaborative

activities amongst industry and academic partners in Partner Countries

and the UK. The lead applicant will be an individual at a Colombian

university which must propose a means of collaboration with co-

applicants that meet the above-identified Programme outcome areas.

Co-applicants must include at least one local industry partner and at

least one UK university or research institution partner.

£10,000 - £50,000 27 Nov 17

Royal Academy of

Engineering

Newton Fund Industry-Academia

Partnership - INDONESIA

http://www.raeng.org.uk/grants-and-

prizes/international-research-and-

collaborations/newton-fund-programmes/industry-

academia-partnership/industry-academia-

partnership-%E2%80%93-indonesia

This call offers financial support for travel, subsistence and salary

support costs related to visits and exchanges that support collaborative

activities amongst industry and academic partners in Indonesia and the

UK. The lead applicant will be an individual at a Indonesian university

which must propose a means of collaboration with co-applicants that

meet the above-identified Programme outcome areas. Co-applicants

must include at least one local industry partner and at least one UK

university or research institution partner.

£10,000 - £50,000 27 Nov 17

Royal Academy of

Engineering

Newton Fund Industry-Academia

Partnership - SOUTH AFRICA

http://www.raeng.org.uk/grants-and-

prizes/international-research-and-

collaborations/newton-fund-programmes/industry-

academia-partnership/industry-academia-

partnership-%E2%80%93-south-africa

This call offers financial support for travel, subsistence and salary

support costs related to visits and exchanges that support collaborative

activities amongst industry and academic partners in South African and

the UK. The lead applicant will be an individual at a South African

university which must propose a means of collaboration with co-

applicants that meet the above-identified Programme outcome areas.

Co-applicants must include at least one local industry partner and at

least one UK university or research institution partner. Consortia must

include – either as lead or co-applicant – at least one South African

Historically Disadvantaged institute.

£10,000 - £50,000 27 Nov 17

Wellcome TrustSenior research fellowships in basic

biomedical science

http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/Funding/Biomedical-

science/Funding-schemes/Fellowships/Basic-

biomedical-fellowships/WTD004442.htm

These support established independent scientific researchers who are

leaders in their field. Fellowships are tenable for five years and cover

basic salary, personal removal expenses, materials and consumables,

animals, equipment, travel and subsistence and research expenses.

Not Specified 27 Nov 17

Cancer Research UKTobacco advisory group project

grants

http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/funding-for-

researchers/our-funding-schemes/tobacco-advisory-

group-tag-project-grants

These support researchers and advocacy organisations in policy

research and advocacy activities in tobacco control. Grants usually

range between £20,000 and £50,000 per year over a period of one to

two years.

£100,000 28 Nov 17

British Society for

Antimicrobial

Chemotherapy

Research grants http://www.bsac.org.uk/funding/research-grants/These support research of relevance to antimicrobial chemotherapy.

Grants are worth up to £50,000 for projects of up to one year duration.£50,000 29 Nov 17

British Society for

Antimicrobial

Chemotherapy

Education grants http://bsac.org.uk/funding/education-grants/

These support research projects and initiatives of benefit to the field of

antimicrobial chemotherapy. Grants are worth up to £50,000 each for

up to one year.

£50,000 29 Nov 17

Department of Health

including NIHRResearch professorships

http://www.nihr.ac.uk/funding-and-support/funding-

for-training-and-career-development/training-

programmes/nihr-research-professorships/

These enable academics to spend a fixed five-year period dedicated to

translational research at professorial level. Up to five NIHR

professorships and up to two global health research professorships are

available. The University of Bristol has a major bids process in place

for this call. Internal deadlin is the 17th October

(https://www.bris.ac.uk/red/development/opportunities/major-

bids/majorbidscurrent.html#NIHRResearchProfessorships). If you

have any questions, please contact zoe.holland@bristol.ac.uk.

Not Specified 29 Nov 17

Research Development

(RED)

Introduction to Research Grant

Applications: Science and

Engineering

http://www.bristol.ac.uk/red/events/introduction-to-

research-grant-applications-science-and-

engineering.html

This workshop is aimed at those in the Science and Engineering

faculties who are new to applying for research funding and who plan to

submit a proposal during the next year or so. The session will give an

introductory overview and will explore the following topics: types of

grants available for your discipline, the funding environment, what you

need to take into account when choosing a funder, the basic anatomy of

a grant application, the research funding application and assesment

process, what support is available to you within the University.

not applicable 29-Nov-17

US Department of DefenseOFFensive Swarm-Enabled Tactics –

Swarm sprints

https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=fo

rm&id=2a917be2e2d3975150ac345c839fd935&tab=c

ore&_cview=1

This amendment advances and accelerates elements of swarm

technologies, focusing on Swarm Sprinters. The total budget for this

programme is USD 3 million to fund 15 projects. Individual awards are

worth up to USD 750,000.

USD 750,000 29 Nov 17

European Outdoor

Conservation AssociationConservation grant

http://www.outdoorconservation.eu/project-

info.cfm?pageid=19

This enables researchers to implement a hands-on conservation project

about a threatened species or habitat. Grants are worth up to €30,000.€ 30,000 30 Nov 17

Human Brain ProjectScientific lead for Human Brain

Project schools

https://opencalls.humanbrainproject.eu/forms/overvi

ew/hbp-schools

This solicits applications from scientific directors who assume the

scientific lead for Human Brain Project schools. Funding is worth up to

€25,000 per proposal.

€ 25,000 30 Nov 17

Natural Environment

Research Council

MOSAiC international arctic drift

expedition

http://www.nerc.ac.uk/research/funded/programme

s/mosaic/news/ao/

This enables UK researchers to engage with the Multidisciplinary

drifting Observatory for the Study of Arctic Climate (MOSAic) expedition

through the funding of six research proposals that will each utilise a

two month berth on the research vessel Polarstern. The total budget is

£1.8 million. Up to six projects may be awarded with up to £300,000

each.

£300,000 30 Nov 17

Royal Geographical

Society (with the Institute

of British Geographers)

Field centre grants

http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Grants/Expedition+fiel

dwork+and+independent+travel+grants/Field+Centre

+Grants.htm

These support geographical field research carried out at international

field centres, preferably in the world’s poorest countries. Grants are

worth up to £5,000.

£5,000 30 Nov 17

US Department of Defense

Psychological health and traumatic

brain injury research programme –

applied behaviour analysis clinical

study award

https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-

opportunity.html?oppId=297992

This supports a prospective clinical study that evaluates the

effectiveness of the tiered delivery model of applied behaviour analysis

for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Funding is

worth up to USD 7 million over a maximum period of four years.

Not specified 30 Nov 17

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Clinical research awards

https://www.cff.org/Research/Researcher-

Resources/Awards-and-Grants/Research-

Awards/Clinical-Research-Awards/

These support clinical research projects directly related to cystic fibrosis

treatment and care. Single-centre clinical research grants are worth up

to USD 150,000 per year for a period of up to three years. Multi-centre

clinical research grants are worth up to USD 350,000 per year for a

period of up to three years. In addition, indirect costs of eight per cent

may be awarded under either grant.

Not specified 01 Dec 17

Collated by the Research Development team, RED

Please address queries to Emma Pritchard Emma.Pritchard@bristol.ac.uk

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Funder Programme Link Comments Funding Available Deadline

Japan Society for the

Promotion of Science

Short-term pre- or postdoctoral

fellowships for foreign researchers

http://www.jsps.org/funding/2017/10/jsps-london-

call-for-the-short-term-prepostdoctoral-fellowship-

for-foreign-researchers-fy2018-first-call.html

These provide the opportunity for short-term visits for pre- and

postdoctoral researchers to conduct cooperative research with research

groups at Japanese universities and institutions. Fellowships may last

one to 12 months and provide monthly allowances, a settling-in

allowance, insurance and cover travel expenses.

Not specified 01 Dec 17

Japan Society for the

Promotion of Science

(JSPS)

Short Term Pre/Postdoctoral

Fellowship for Foreign Researchers

http://www.jsps.org/funding/2017/10/jsps-london-call-

for-the-short-term-prepostdoctoral-fellowship-for-

foreign-researchers-fy2018-first-call.html

This Programme provides the opportunity for short-term visits for pre

and postdoctoral UK researchers and researchers from Europe, North

America and Canada based in the UK to conduct cooperative research

with leading research groups at Japanese Universities and Institutions.

The Programme is designed to provide researchers with first-hand

experience of the research and living environment in Japan, whilst

expanding academic exchange between Japan and the United

Kingdom. Researchers from all fields of sciences including humanities

and social sciences are eligible to apply. Awards will cover visits of 1 to

12 months.

Not specified 01-Dec-17

US Agency for

International Development

Innovations in feed the future

monitoring and evaluation

https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-

opportunity.html?oppId=297972

This supports organisations to carry out activities that develop, test or

apply innovative methods for monitoring or evaluating Feed the Future

and Global Food Security Strategy programmes. The total budget is

worth USD 5 million. Each award is worth up to USD 1m for a maximum

period of three years.

USD 1,000,000 01 Dec 17

Medical Research CouncilMRC Harwell genome editing mice

for medicine grant

https://www.har.mrc.ac.uk/gemm-call-guidence-

applicants

This supports the production of genetically modified mouse lines that

advance knowledge of human disease or are of widespread use in

biomedical science. The total budget is worth £2.5 million over two and

half years.

Not specified 04 Dec 17

Natural Environment

Research Council

Understanding of the impacts of

hydrometeorological hazards in

Southeast Asia – Viet Nam

http://www.nerc.ac.uk/research/funded/programmes/h

azards-seasia/news/ao/

This supports research programmes that improve understanding of the

impacts of hydrometeorological hazards, such as floods, droughts,

landslides and storm surges in Viet Nam. Grants are worth up to

£375,000 each for the UK partner, and up to VND 3.5 billion for the

Vietnamese partner, over three years.

£375,000 04-Dec-17

Natural Environment

Research Council

Understanding of the impacts of

hydrometeorological hazards in

South East Asia – Malaysia

http://www.nerc.ac.uk/research/funded/programmes/h

azards-seasia/news/ao/

This aims to improve the understanding of the impacts of

hydrometeorological hazards, such as floods, droughts, landslides and

storm surges, in Malaysia. The total budget is £1,5 million for the UK

component and MYR 1m for Malaysian component. Funding may cover

a period of three years and is worth up to MYR 250,000 for the

Malaysian component and up to £375,000 at 80 per cent full economic

cost for the UK component.

£375,000 04-Dec-17

Natural Environment

Research Council

Understanding of the impacts of

hydrometeorological hazards in

Southeast Asia – Philippines

http://www.nerc.ac.uk/research/funded/programmes/h

azards-seasia/news/ao/

Funding supports research programmes that improve understanding of

the impacts of hydrometeorological hazards, such as floods, droughts,

landslides and storm surges in the Philippines. Grants are worth up to

£375,000 each for the UK partner, with matched funding for the

Philippines partner, over three years.

£375,000 04-Dec-17

Natural Environment

Research Council

Understanding of the impacts of

hydrometeorological hazards in

South East Asia – Indonesia

http://www.nerc.ac.uk/research/funded/programmes/h

azards-seasia/news/ao/

This improves the understanding of the impacts of hydrometeorological

hazards, such as floods, droughts, landslides and storm surges, in

Indonesia. Grants from NERC are worth up to £375,000 each and

grants from Ristekdikti are worth between IDR 600,000,000 and IDR

2.25m per project over 36 months.

£375,000 04-Dec-17

Natural Environment

Research Council

Understanding of the impacts of

hydrometeorological hazards in

South East Asia – Thailand

http://www.nerc.ac.uk/research/funded/programmes/h

azards-seasia/news/ao/

This aims to improve the understanding of the impacts of

hydrometeorological hazards, such as floods, droughts, landslides and

storm surges in Thailand. Applicants may request up to THB 5m from

the TRF and up to £375,000 at 80 per cent full economic cost, from

NERC, for projects of a maximum duration of three years.

£375,000 04-Dec-17

Biotechnology and

Biological Sciences

Research Council

Tools and resources development

fund – transformative research

technologies

https://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/funding/filter/2017-tools-

resources-development-fund/

This supports instrumentation, tools, and software relevant to

technology touching life initiative, with the intention to pump prime

development of early stage research technologies for discovery

research in the life sciences in the UK. Grants are worth up to £150,000

each over six to 18 months.

£150,000 05 Dec 17

Biotechnology and

Biological Sciences

Research Council

TRDF: Transformative Research

Technologies

http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/funding/filter/2017-tools-

resources-development-fund/

The aim of the call is to support the early-stage development of cutting

edge, high-impact research technologies essential to sustaining the

vibrancy of life sciences discovery research in the UK. The 2017 call

specifically encourages proposals relevant to Technology Touching Life

(TTL), a BBSRC, EPSRC and MRC joint initiative to foster

interdisciplinary research into innovative and potentially disruptive

technological capabilities that will drive world-leading basic discovery

research in the life sciences (both biological and biomedical).

Applications should be between six and eighteen months duration and

are not expected to exceed £150,000 (£187,000 fEC).

Not specified 05-Dec-17

NIH: National Institute on

Drug Abuse

Science of behaviour change:

revision applications for use-inspired

research to optimise adherence,

behaviour change interventions, and

outcomes (R01)

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-

17-022.html

This aims to accelerate the adaptation, validation, and translation of

Science of Behaviour Change research network assays for use in

ongoing clinical trials. Application budgets are limited to USD 500,000

per year in direct costs for a maximum period of two years.

USD 1,000,000 05 Dec 17

NIH: National Institute on

Drug Abuse

Science of behaviour change:

revision applications for use-inspired

research to optimise adherence,

behaviour change interventions, and

outcomes (U01)

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-

17-023.html

This aims to accelerate the adaptation, validation, and translation of

Science of Behaviour Change research network assays for use in

ongoing clinical trials. Application budgets are limited to USD 500,000

per year in direct costs and should not exceed the budget of the parent

award. The maximum project period is two years.

USD 1,000,000 05 Dec 17

NIH: National Institute on

Drug Abuse

Science of behaviour change:

revision applications for use-inspired

research to optimise adherence,

behaviour change interventions, and

outcomes (R34)

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-

17-024.html

This aims to accelerate the adaptation, validation, and translation of

Science of Behaviour Change research network assays for use in

ongoing clinical trials. Application budgets are limited to USD 225,000

per year in direct costs and should not exceed the budget of the parent

award. The maximum project period is two years.

USD 450,000 05 Dec 17

NIH: National Institute on

Drug Abuse

Science of behaviour change: use-

inspired research to optimise

adherence, behaviour change

interventions, and outcomes (R21)

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-

17-028.html

This aims to leverage Science of Behaviour Change measures repository

assays of putative targets in self-regulation, stress reactivity and stress

resilience, and interpersonal and social processes domains. Direct costs

for the two-year project period may not exceed USD 275,000. No more

than USD 200,000 may be requested per year.

USD 275,000 05 Dec 17

Science and Technology

Facilities Council

Newton Fund research call –

Malaysia

http://www.stfc.ac.uk/news/malaysian-newton-fund-

call-for-proposals/

This supports innovative collaborative research projects between UK

researchers within the STFC community and Malaysian researchers that

will help to raise the high-level STEM skills in the Malaysian academic

research community. The total UK funding is up to £1.5 million over

three years and the total Malaysian funding is MYR 1 million, with each

project receiving a maximum of MYR 250,000 For more information

please contact Simon.glasser@bristol.ac.uk

Not specified 05 Dec 17

Science and Technology

Facilities Council (STFC)

Collaborative research for higher

level STEM skills in Malaysia

http://www.stfc.ac.uk/news/malaysian-newton-fund-

call-for-proposals/

The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) and the

Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) are pleased to

announce a call to fund high quality research projects stemming from

nuclear physics, particle physics & particle astrophysics, astronomy &

space science, and accelerators & computing in support of these or

from STFC Laboratories/Facilities.

These research projects will deliver transferable skills in Science,

Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) to raise skills levels in the

Malaysian academic research community.

STFC have

allocated up to

£1.5 million over

three years, with

matched resources

being provided by

MoHE

05-Dec-17

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Funder Programme Link Comments Funding Available Deadline

British AcademyJSPS postdoctoral fellowships for

overseas researchers

https://www.britac.ac.uk/jsps-postdoctoral-

fellowship-programme-overseas-researchers-2018

These enable early-career postdoctoral researchers to conduct

cooperative research in Japan with leading research groups in Japanese

universities and other institutions, under the guidance of a host.

Fellowships are tenable from one to two years and provide a round-trip

air ticket, a monthly maintenance stipend, a settling-in allowance, a

research grant, and an overseas accident and sickness insurance

coverage.

Not specified 06 Dec 17

Innovate UKInnovation in health and life

sciences – round 3

https://apply-for-innovation-

funding.service.gov.uk/competition/58/overview

This aims to stimulate innovation in health and life sciences by covering

at least one of Innovate UK’s priority areas, which are to increase yield,

quality and sustainability in agriculture and food production; support

advanced therapies, precision medicine or preclinical technologies;

develop bioscience techniques and capabilities that have the potential

to improve healthcare or agriculture and food production in the future.

The total budget is £15 million. Projects are expected to last from six

months to three years, and range in size from total project costs of

£50,000 to £2m. For more information please contact

Andrew.Wray@bristol.ac.uk

£2,000,000 06 Dec 17

NIH: National Institute of

Allergy and Infectious

Diseases

Detection of HIV for self-testing

(R61/R33)

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-17-

471.html

This supports bi-phasic developmental, discovery-driven, or hypothesis-

driven research focused on innovative strategies to detect HIV either

within the first two weeks of infection or to monitor viral rebound after

stopping or developing resistance to antiretroviral therapy. Application

budgets are limited to USD 300,000 in direct costs per year in the R61

phase and USD 500,000 in direct costs per year in the R33 phase.

Not Specified 06 Dec 17

NIH: National Institute of

Mental Health

BRAIN Initiative: tools to facilitate

high-throughput microconnectivity

analysis (R01)

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MH-

18-505.html

This seeks applications that will develop and validate tools and

resources to facilitate the detailed analysis of brain microconnectivity.

The estimated total budget is USD 4 million and will fund

approximately three to seven awards. Application budgets are not

limited but need to reflect the actual needs of the proposed project.

The maximum project period is three years. Clinical Trials Not Allowed.

Not Specified 07 Dec 17

NIH: National Institute on

Alcohol Abuse and

Alcoholism

Blueprint for neuroscience research

– dynamic neuroimmune

interactions in the transition from

normal central nervous system

function to disorders (R01)

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AA-

18-007.html

This supports neuroscience-related research, with the aim of

accelerating discoveries and reducing the burden of nervous system

disorders. The Blueprint Institutes intend to commit USD 4.3 million in

total costs to fund seven to nine awards. Budgets are limited to USD

400,000 each annually for up to five years.

USD 2,000,000 07 Dec 17

NIH: National Institute of

Neurological Disorders and

Stroke

BRAIN initiative – targeted BRAIN

circuits projects (R01 – clinical trial

not allowed)

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-NS-

18-009.html

This supports research projects using innovative, methodologically-

integrated approaches to understand how circuit activity gives rise to

mental experience and behaviour. The total budget for this programme

is approximately USD 14 million to fund 20 awards. Application budgets

are not limited but need to reflect the actual needs of the proposed

project.

Not specified 08-Dec-17

Arthritis Research UKMedical technologies proof of

concept

http://www.arthritisresearchuk.org/research/informa

tion-for-applicants/types-of-grant/medical-

technologies-proof-of-concept-2018.aspx

These aim to develop or evaluate innovative technologies that help

support individuals suffering with musculoskeletal conditions; in

particular projects that develop medical devices, orthotics, implantable

therapeutic delivery and imaging. The total budget for this call is worth

£500,000. Grants are worth up to £100,000.

£100,000 11 Dec 17

NIH: Fogarty International

Center

Reducing stigma to improve

HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment and

care in low and middle-income

countries (R21)

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-17-

474.html

This aims to stimulate research on interventions to reduce HIV/AIDS-

associated stigma and its impact on the prevention and treatment of

HIV/AIDS and on the quality of life of people living with HIV/AIDS.

Application budgets are limited to up to USD 125,000 per year in direct

costs. Applicants may request a project period of up to two years.

USD 250,000 11 Dec 17

University of Bristol

Brigstow InstituteSeed corn funding http://www.bristol.ac.uk/brigstow/funding/

This call for seed-corn projects is to provide support that gives people

with brilliant ideas a chance to work with others to experiment with

those. We invite applications from academics at any and every stage of

their career, and are just as keen to support brand new partnerships, as

well as to extend the ambition of existing research teams.

Not Specified 11 Dec 17

Cancer Research UK

EXTENDED DEADLINE: Small

molecule drug discovery project

awards

http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/funding-for-

researchers/our-funding-schemes/small-molecule-

drug-discovery-project-awards

*** The closing date for this opportunity has been extended. The

previous deadline of 7 December has been extended to 12 December

2017. All other call details remain unchanged. These awards support

research towards identification or validation of new targets, and the

discovery of novel small molecule therapeutic or preventive agents.

Awards are typically worth £100,000 per year for a period between one

and three years. ***

Not specified 12 Dec 17

Jean Golding Institute

(UoB)Data visualisation challenge

http://www.bristol.ac.uk/golding/research/data-

competitions/data-visualisation-challenge-2017--

2018/

The Jean Golding Institute, in association with the Bristol VR lab and

We The Curious, aim to stimulate a community interested in science

content development based on state-of-the-art science and the latest

VR, AR and/or 3600 data visualisation techniques. Researchers are

sought that are producing or have produced complex datasets and have

interesting research questions that may be investigated/explained using

data visualisation in 360o and/or VR.

The deadline for Expressions of Interest is 15th December, and there

will be a workshop and team formation in January.

Not specified 15-Dec-17

NIH: National Institute of

Biomedical Imaging and

Bioengineering

BRAIN initiative – theories, models

and methods for analysis of complex

data from the brain (R01: clinical

trial not allowed)

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-EB-

17-005.html

This supports new theories, computational models, and statistical tools

to derive understanding of brain function from complex neuroscience

data. Application budgets are not limited, but are expected to range

between USD 150,000 to USD 250,000 direct costs per year. Awards are

for three years of support.

USD 750,000 15 Dec 17

NIH: National Institute of

Biomedical Imaging and

Bioengineering

BRAIN initiative – development of

next generation human brain

imaging tools and technologies (U01

– clinical trials not allowed)

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-EB-

17-004.html

This supports full development of entirely new or next generation non-

invasive human brain imaging tools and methods that lead to

transformative advances in the understanding of the human brain.

Application budgets are not limited but need to reflect the actual needs

of the proposed project. The maximum project period is five years.

Not specified 20-Dec-17

NIH: National Institute of

Biomedical Imaging and

Bioengineering

BRAIN initiative – proof of concept

development of early stage next

generation human brain imaging

(R01 – clinical trials not allowed)

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-EB-

17-003.html

This supports early stage development of entirely new and novel non-

invasive human brain imaging technologies and methods that lead to

transformative advances in the understanding of the human brain.

Application budgets are limited to USD 300,000 in direct costs in any

project year. The maximum project period is two years.

USD 600,000 20-Dec-17

NIH: Eunice Kennedy

Shriver National Institute

of Child Health and Human

Development

Prevention and treatment through a

comprehensive care continuum for

HIV-affected adolescents in resource

constrained settings (PATC3H)

(UG3/UH3)

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HD-

18-032.html

This supports scientific innovation that yields effective public health

interventions for 10 to 24 year-old adolescents and young adults, with

an emphasis on age 20 or younger, affected by HIV in low- and middle-

income countries. The total budget for this programme is

approximately USD 9 million to fund up to nine awards. Application

budgets are not limited but need to reflect the actual needs of the

proposed project.

Not specified 22 Dec 17

Cancer Research UK Pioneer awardhttp://www.cancerresearchuk.org/funding-for-

researchers/our-funding-schemes/the-pioneer-award

This supports high-risk, high-reward research projects that have a clear

relevance to cancer, and enables the exploration of novel ideas which

may lead to new discoveries or approaches. Grants are worth up to

£200,000 over two years.

£200,000 04-Jan-18

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Funder Programme Link Comments Funding Available Deadline

NIH: National Center for

Complementary and

Integrative Health

Fundamental science research on

mind and body approaches (R01 –

clinical trial optional): AIDS-related

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-18-

323.html

This AIDS-related call investigates the fundamental science of mind and

body approaches, body-based approaches, meditative exercise, art and

music therapies, or integrative approaches combining several

components. Application budgets are not limited but need to reflect

the actual needs of the proposed project. The maximum project period

is five years.

Not specified 07 Jan 18

NIH: National Institute of

Mental Health

Understanding and modifying

temporal dynamics of coordinated

neural activity (R01): AIDS-related

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-17-

466.html

This AIDS-related funding opportunity supports research to lay the

groundwork for developing systems-level neuroscience interventions

into treatments for cognitive, affective or social deficits in psychiatric

disorders. Application budgets are not limited but need to reflect the

actual needs of the proposed project. The maximum project period is

five years.

Not specified 07-Jan-18

NIH: National Institute of

Mental Health

Understanding and modifying

temporal dynamics of coordinated

neural activity (R21): AIDS-related

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-17-

463.html

This AIDS-related announcement supports projects that test whether

modifying electrophysiological patterns during behaviour can improve

cognitive, affective, or social processing. The combined budget for

direct costs for the two-year project period may not exceed USD

275,000.

USD 275,000 07-Jan-18

NIH: National Institute of

Mental Health

Discovery of cell-based chemical

probes for novel brain targets (R21):

AIDS-related

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-17-

335.html

This supports investigators who have interest and capability to join

efforts for the discovery of cell-based chemical probes for novel brain

targets. Application budgets are limited to USD 275,000 over a two-year

period, with no more than USD 200,000 in direct costs allowed in any

single year.

USD 275,000 07-Jan-18

NIH: National Institute of

Nursing Research

New onset depressive symptoms in

acute illness (R01 clinical trial not

allowed): AIDS-related

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-17-

488.html

This AIDS-related encourages research on the aetiology of depressive

symptoms that occur in the context of a sudden onset acute illness.

Application budgets are not limited but need to reflect the actual needs

of the proposed project. The maximum project period is five years.

Not specified 07-Jan-18

NIH: National Institute on

Alcohol Abuse and

Alcoholism

Secondary analyses of existing

alcohol research data (R01): AIDS-

related

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-17-

467.html

This AIDS-related funding opportunity supports analysis of recently

collected data and findings in alcohol epidemiology, prevention and

genetic research with a focus on prenatal alcohol exposure. Application

budgets are not limited but need to reflect the actual needs of the

proposed project.

Not specified 07-Jan-18

NIH: National Institute on

Alcohol Abuse and

Alcoholism

Secondary analyses of existing

alcohol research data (R03) AIDS-

related

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-17-

468.html

This AIDS-related funding opportunity supports the secondary analysis

of existing data sets with the goal of enhancing the understanding of

patterns of alcohol consumption, the epidemiology and aetiology,

including genetics, of alcohol-related problems. Applications budgets

are limited to USD 50,000 per year. The total project period may not

exceed two years.

USD 100,000 07-Jan-18

Medical Research CouncilPartnership grant – infections and

immunity

http://www.mrc.ac.uk/funding/how-we-fund-

research/partnership-grant/

This provides core funds to support partnerships between diverse

groupings of researchers, and can be used for infrastructure support,

platform activities and for bringing together managed consortia or

multidisciplinary collaborations. Funding is available for one to five

years. A pre-application stage is in place for this scheme. Applicants

interested in submitting a Partnership grant MUST contact the

appropriate MRC Programme Manager a minimum of 6 weeks before

the relevant submission deadline.

Not specified 10-Jan-18

Nestlé Foundation

Pilot grants, Small research grants,

Large research grants, Re-entry

grants

http://www.nestlefoundation.org/e/research.htmlThese support research into human nutrition. The total budget varied

depending on the grant type.Not specified 10 Jan 18

Muscular Dystrophy UK Project Grants and PhD studentshipshttp://www.musculardystrophyuk.org/information-

for-professionals/researchers/apply-now/

Muscular Dystrophy UK has announced that funding is now available for

PhD studentships and project grants (including shorter, proof of concept

projects such as pilot studies of up toone year) that have relevance to

one or more type of muscular dystrophy or a related nueromuscular

condition.

There is interest in receiving applications for LMNA congenital muscular

dystrophies. As well as funding scientific and translational projects the

campaign are also looking to invest in research that will have a direct,

positive impact on people's quality of life, for example social or

psychological research or projects with a focus on excercise or

physiotherapy.

Not specified 12 Jan 18

NIH: National Institute of

Allergy and Infectious

Diseases

Partnerships for countermeasures

against select pathogens (R01)

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-

17-026.html

This supports research applications for milestone-driven projects

focused on preclinical development of lead candidate therapeutics,

vaccines and related countermeasures against select emerging

infectious diseases or pathogens. Application budgets are limited to

USD 750,000 per year with the option of requesting an additional USD

300,000 in the first year for major equipment.

USD 2,103,000 12-Jan-18

NIH: National Institute of

Allergy and Infectious

Diseases

Repurposing target-based

pharmaceutical libraries for

discovery of therapeutics against

eukaryotic pathogens (R21/R33)

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-

17-036.html

This supports screening of target-based pharmaceutical libraries to

identify candidate therapeutics against select eukaryotic pathogens and

subsequent preclinical development activities. Application budgets are

limited to USD 275,000 over the two-year project period for the R21

phase, and the R33 award phase is limited to USD 300,000 per year.

The total project period cannot exceed five years.

Not specified 12-Jan-18

Wellcome TrustBiomedical resource and technology

development grants

https://wellcome.ac.uk/funding/biomedical-resource-

and-technology-development-grants

These support researchers who want to establish or maintain resources

or technology for the benefit of the wider scientific community. Grants

are worth up to £1.5 million for up to five years.The University of

Bristol has a major bids process in place for this call. Internal deadline

is the 4pm 22nd november

(https://www.bris.ac.uk/red/development/opportunities/major-

bids/majorbidscurrent.html#wellcomeequipmentandresourcescalls).

If you have any questions, please contact zoe.holland@bristol.ac.uk.

£1,500,000 12 Jan 18

Wellcome Trust Multi-user equipment grantshttps://wellcome.ac.uk/funding/multi-user-

equipment-grants

These provide support for multi-user items of equipment. Grants range

between £100,000 and £1 million for up to five years. The University of

Bristol has a major bids process in place for this call. Internal deadline

is the 4pm 22nd november

(https://www.bris.ac.uk/red/development/opportunities/major-

bids/majorbidscurrent.html#wellcomeequipmentandresourcescalls).

If you have any questions, please contact zoe.holland@bristol.ac.uk.

£1,000,000 12 Jan 18

International Continental

Scientific Drilling Program

MagellanPlus workshops series

programmehttp://www.ecord.org/science/magellanplus/

This enables researchers to develop new and innovative proposals in

the areas of earth, life and environmental sciences for submission to

the International Ocean Discovery Program and International

Continental Scientific Drilling Program. Funding is worth up to €15,000

per workshop.

€ 15,000 15 Jan 18

Swiss Federal Institute of

Technology Zurich

Society in science – Branco Weiss

fellowshipshttp://www.society-in-science.org

These enable young postdoctoral researchers to work on a research

topic of choice in science, engineering and social sciences. Fellowships

include a grant worth CHF 100,000 (~£78,000) per year for up to five

years and the opportunity to work at any academic institution of the

fellow’s choice.

CHF 500,000 15 Jan 18

Cancer Research UK Early detection project award

http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/funding-for-

researchers/our-funding-schemes/early-detection-

project-award

This supports research projects that drive forward a transformational

change in how and when early cancers and pre-cancerous states are

detected. Awards are worth up to £500,000 each for up to three years,

or four years when funding a PhD.

£500,000 16-Jan-18

Medical Research CouncilSenior fellowships in hearing

research

https://www.mrc.ac.uk/funding/browse/senior-

fellowships-in-hearing-research/mrc-senior-

fellowships-in-hearing-research/

These support research across all areas of science relating to auditory

processing and sensory degeneration in hearing disorders. Each

fellowship is worth between £1.5 million and £2m over five years.

£2,000,000 16 Jan 18

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Funder Programme Link Comments Funding Available Deadline

Medical Research CouncilSenior Fellowship in Hearing

Research

https://www.mrc.ac.uk/funding/browse/senior-

fellowships-in-hearing-research/mrc-senior-

fellowships-in-hearing-research/

Applications across all areas of science relating to auditory processing

and sensory degeneration in hearing disorders are

welcomed. Applications may range from basic studies with relevance to

mechanisms of disease to translational and developmental clinical

research. The call is open to Clinical and Non-Clinical applicants, to be

based at any eligible UK higher education or NHS Trust. The expected

costs per fellowship will be in the range of £1.5-2.5m, over 5

years. Multidisciplinary projects that integrate novel cutting-edge

technologies in biological engineering, informatics and imaging applied

to hearing research are encouraged. Applicants wishing to apply for

this scheme must contact the MRC’s Programme Manager for

Hearing research, Dr Bruna Galobardes

(bruna.galobardes@headoffice.mrc.ac.uk) to discuss the

application prior to submission.

£2,500,000 16 Jan 18

Biotechnology and

Biological Sciences

Research Council

Responsive mode research grants http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/funding/apply/deadlines.aspx

These support investigator-led research activities addressing any topic

within the council’s remit. Grants may support projects worth up to £2

million each at 100 per cent full economic costing over five years.

£2,000,000 17-Jan-18

Biotechnology and

Biological Sciences

Research Council

New investigator schemehttp://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/funding/grants/new-

investigator.aspx

This assists early-career researchers in securing their first major

element of research funding. For FHS and FBS, there is a major bid

process in place

(https://www.bris.ac.uk/red/development/opportunities/major-

bids/majorbidscurrent.html#nirg), contact

collette.sheahan@bristol.ac.uk.

For SCI and ENG, if you are interested in applying, contact Kerrie

Carlin or Reiko Vermeulen, rda-engsci@bristol.ac.uk.

Not specified 17-Jan-18

Biotechnology and

Biological Sciences

Research Council

Industrial partnership awardshttp://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/business/collaborative-

research/industrial-partnership-awards.aspx

These support academic-led research projects and where industrial

partners contribute in cash funding. Grants are worth up to £400,000.

The industry partners must contribute in cash at least equivalent to 10

per cent of the full project costs. If you are interested in applying,

contact charlotte.bell@bristol.ac.uk.

£400,000 17-Jan-18

Biotechnology and

Biological Sciences

Research Council

UK-Brazil BBSRC-FAPESP joint

research funding

http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/funding/internationalfunding/fa

pesp-joint-funding-research/

This supports applications that cut across national boundaries and

involve international collaborative teams. Not specified 17-Jan-18

Biotechnology and

Biological Sciences

Research Council

Stand-alone LINK programmehttp://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/innovation/collaboration/stand-

alone-link/

This supports pre-competitive research projects including the

collaboration between at least one company and one academic partner.

Grants are worth up to £400,000. Industry partners must contribute at

least 50 per cent full economic cost of projects. Overall government

support cannot exceed 50 per cent. If you are interested in applying,

contact charlotte.bell@bristol.ac.uk.

£400,000 17-Jan-18

Horizon 2020: Excellent

Science

H2020-MSCA-ITN-2018 Marie

Sklodowska-Curie innovative

training networks, single stage

http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/des

ktop/en/opportunities/h2020/topics/msca-itn-

2018.html

This aims to raise excellence and structure research and doctoral

training, extending the traditional academic research training setting.

The total indicative budget is worth €442 million. Grants are worth

€39,240 a year for up to 36 months. For more infomation please

contact the EU team, tom.bowker@bristol.ac.uk,

helen.jordan@bristol.ac.uk, tiernan.williams@bristol.ac.uk

Not specified 17 Jan 18

Science and Technology

Facilities CouncilParticle physics consolidated grants

http://www.stfc.ac.uk/funding/research-

grants/funding-opportunities/particle-physics-and-

particle-astrophysics-research-grants/

These support research in the areas of experimental and theoretical

particle physics. Posts are normally awarded for three years.Not specified 30 Jan 18

Science and Technology

Facilities CouncilInnovations partnership scheme

http://www.stfc.ac.uk/funding/working-with-

industry/innovations-partnership-scheme/

This aims to transfer technology and expertise developed through STFC

funding to the marketplace in partnership with industry and other

academic disciplines. Grants are worth up to £150,000 per year for up

to three years.

£450,000 30-Jan-18

NIH: National Institute of

Environmental Health

Sciences

Population-based model organism

research for G x E exploration in

complex disease outcomes (R01 –

clinical trial not allowed)

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-ES-

17-009.html

This supports research that makes use of population-based model

organism resources in exploring environmental health science and

toxicology questions relevant to complex human disease outcomes. Up

to six awards are available, each worth up to USD 499,999.

USD 499,999 01-Feb-18

Prince Bernhard Nature

Fund | Prins Bernhard

Natuurfonds

Project grants http://www.pbnf.nl/grantseekers/

These support projects that aim to help save critically endangered flora

and fauna in developing countries, with a special focus on the tropical

and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia and Latin America. Grants are

worth up to €15,000 or USD 15,000 each.

€ 15,000 01 Feb 18

Science and Technology

Facilities CouncilAstronomy research grants

http://www.stfc.ac.uk/research/astronomy-and-space-

science/astronomy-research-grants

These support research in the areas of astronomy, cosmology, solar

system science and certain aspects of particle astrophysics. Grants are

available for up to three years with the possibility of a no-cost one-year

extension

Not specified 02-Feb-18

NIH: National Center for

Complementary and

Integrative Health

Fundamental science research on

mind and body approaches (R01 –

clinical trial optional)

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-18-

323.html

This investigates the fundamental science of mind and body

approaches, body-based approaches, meditative exercise, art and

music therapies, or integrative approaches combining several

components. Application budgets are not limited but need to reflect

the actual needs of the proposed project. The maximum project period

is five years.

Not specified 05 Feb 18

NIH: National Human

Genome Research Institute

Comparative genomics research

programme (R01-clinical trial not

allowed)

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-17-

482.html

The National Human Genome Research Institute invites applications for

its comparative genomics research programme. This supports

development of new comparative genomics research approaches using

genomic data types to understand biological systems, networks and

pathways. Application budgets are not limited but need to reflect the

actual needs of the proposed project.

Not specified 05-Feb-18

Van Tienhoven Foundation

for International Nature

Protection | Van

Tienhoven Stichting tot

Internationale

Natuurbescherming

Small grantshttp://www.vantienhovenfoundation.com/C120-

Application.html

These promote the protection, conservation and sustainable use of

ecosystems and their living organisms wherever these are threatened

or under pressure outside of the Netherlands. Grants are worth up to

€10,000 each.

€ 10,000 15 Feb 18

NIH: National Center for

Complementary and

Integrative Health

Fundamental science research on

mind and body approaches (R21 –

clinical trial optional)

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-18-

322.html

This investigates the fundamental science of mind and body

approaches, body-based approaches, meditative exercise, art and

music therapies, or integrative approaches combining several

components. The combined budget for direct costs for the two-year

project period may not exceed USD 275,000. No more than USD

200,000 may be requested in any single year.

USD 275,000 16 Feb 18

Royal Geographical

Society (with the Institute

of British Geographers)

Gilchrist fieldwork awardhttp://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Grants/Research/Gilch

rist+Fieldwork+Award.htm

This supports original and challenging overseas fieldwork related to

geography, and carried out by small teams of university academics and

researchers. The award is worth £15,000, and the research should

involve a single field season of at least six weeks' duration.

£15,000 22 Feb 18

CONFAP (Brazil) Newton Fund research call

http://confap.org.br/news/wp-

content/uploads/2017/10/CONFAP_Academies-

Call_2017_final.pdf

Brazilian state funding gencies are launching a call for proposals

offering support to researchers based in UK University and Research

Institutions, who are willing to work in research institution in Brazil, in

collaboration with local colleagues. If interested in this call please

email s.glasser@bristol.ac.uk

Dependant on

meeting

various criteria

28 Feb 18

Department for

International Development

Postdoctoral fellowships on

innovative methods and metrics for

agriculture and nutrition actions

(IMMANA)

http://www.lcirah.ac.uk/immanafellowships

These support emerging leaders in agriculture, nutrition and health

research. Fellows receive a stipend of £40,800, a research allowance of

£9,000 for travel and fieldwork, and an honorarium of £2,100 to each

of the mentors. Six fellowships of 12-month periods are available.

£54,000 01 Mar 18

Collated by the Research Development team, RED

Please address queries to Emma Pritchard Emma.Pritchard@bristol.ac.uk

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Department of Health

including NIHR

Public health research programme –

commissioned workstream: 17/101,

17/102, 17/103, 17/104

https://www.nihr.ac.uk/funding-and-

support/funding-opportunities/17101-air-pollution-

outdoor-air-quality-and-health/6868

This supports research that evaluates public health interventions,

providing new knowledge on the benefits, costs, acceptability and

wider impacts of non-NHS interventions intended to improve the

health of the public and reduce inequalities in health. There are no

fixed limits on the duration of the projects or funding.

Not Specified 20 Mar 18

Research Councils UKCross-disciplinary mental health

network plus awards

http://www.esrc.ac.uk/funding/funding-

opportunities/cross-disciplinary-mental-health-

network-plus-call/

This supports novel and transformative engagement and research that

will collectively and collaboratively bring together the relevant expertise

to address specific research questions relating to mental health.

Between six and ten awards worth up to £1.25m each over 48 months,

are available. There will be a major bids process in place for this call. If

you are interested in applying, contact jacqui.oakley@bristol.ac.uk.

£1,250,000 22-Mar-18

Science and Technology

Facilities CouncilPATT travel grants

http://www.stfc.ac.uk/funding/research-grants/funding-

opportunities/applying-for-time-on-stfc-astronomy-

facilities

These provide travel and subsistence support for telescope time at

STFC’s astronomy facilities. Funds are provided for groups that have an

expenditure that exceeds £5,000 per year over two years.

Not specified 11-Apr-18

Medical Research CouncilSenior non-clinical fellowship –

transition to leadership

https://www.mrc.ac.uk/funding/browse/senior-non-

clinical-fellowship/senior-non-clinical-fellowship-sncf-

apr-2018/

This enables experienced non-clinical researchers to transition into

research leaders. The fellowship cover salary costs, support for

research staff, consumables expenses, capital equipment for the

research project and travel costs for a period of up to five years.

Not specified 25-Apr-18

ESRC New Investigator Grantshttp://www.esrc.ac.uk/funding/funding-

opportunities/new-investigator-grants/

New Investigator Grants form one element of our support for early

career researchers and the scheme is specifically aimed at supporting

those looking to make the transition to an independent researcher

through managing their first major research project. These grants

replace our Future Research Leaders scheme. The University of Bristol

has a major bids process in place for this call. Internal deadline is the

5pm 22nd February

(https://www.bris.ac.uk/red/development/opportunities/major-

bids/majorbidscurrent.html#esrcnewinvestigator). If you have any

questions, please contact sam.lambshead@bristol.ac.uk

Not specified 01 Jun 18

Horizon 2020: Industrial

LeadershipH2020-PowerWaterPrize-01-2017

http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/des

ktop/en/opportunities/h2020/topics/powerwaterpriz

e-01-2017.html

Proposals should empower the EU water distribution market with

solutions based on wireless sensor networks with energy harvesting

technologies, designed for real-time monitoring of water management

and to stimulate broader European efforts in developing solutions for

this societal need. The budget for this call is €2 million.

€ 2,000,000 11 Sep 18

Alexander von Humboldt

Foundation

Humboldt research awards to

outstanding scholars residing

outside Germany

http://www.humboldt-

foundation.de/pls/web/wt_show.text_page?p_text_i

d=6446

Enable foreign scientists/scholars with internationally recognised

academic qualifications to conduct an original research project in close

collaboration with an appropriate colleague in Germany. All disciplines

may be nominated. Nominations may be submitted by established

academics in Germany.

€ 60,000 Not specified

Alexander von Humboldt

Foundation

Humboldt research fellowship for

experienced researchers

http://www.humboldt-

foundation.de/web/humboldt-fellowship-

experienced.html

Funding enables scientists and scholars from all disciplines and

countries to conduct projects lasting for six to 18 months at a research

institution in Germany. Funding is worth €2,450 per month, including a

mobility lump sum and contribution towards health and liability

insurance, plus an allowance for research costs of €800 per month for

projects in the natural sciences and engineering or €500 per month for

projects in the humanities and social sciences.

Not specified Not specified

Anglia Ruskin University

Low Carbon Knowledge-East of

England-Partners, programme

(KEEP): For Universities & Colleges

http://www.anglia.ac.uk/ruskin/en/home/microsites/

low_carbon_keep/for_universities_.html

Opportunity to apply knowledge and expertise to the challenge of

carbon reduction within small businesses. By participating you can

support strategic change and technological advances within

organisations, increase the business relevance of your current research

and teaching, and enhance your institution's low carbon credentials.

The company partner must be based in the East of England. We

strongly recommend you contact Andrew.Wray@bristol.ac.uk if you

would like to apply to this call.

Not specified Not specified

BRACE Research grants http://www.alzheimers-brace.org/research-grants

These may be in any discipline but must be intended to generate results

that will bring further understanding of the risk factors and causes,

effective diagnosis and prevention or treatment of Alzheimer’s and

other dementias. Grants generally ranging in size from £10,000 to

£250,000 will be awarded, depending on the type of project.

£250,000 Not specified

Carbon Trust Entrepreneurs fast track

http://www.carbontrust.co.uk/emerging-

technologies/help-develop-my-

technology/pages/default.aspx

Provides a package of expert advice, research and development funding

and networking opportunities to the leading UK's low carbon

technology start-ups. Supports commercial opportunities being

developed within a university that are not yet incorporated into a

dedicated company, but where the assistance is intended to lead

directly to commercial outcomes for the UK. Please contact

Nick.Sturge@bristol.ac.uk if you would like to discuss the possibilities of

this call further.

£500,000 Not specified

Commonwealth Scientific

and Industrial Research

Organisation (CSIRO)

Flagship Visiting Fellowships http://www.csiro.au/resources/pf50.html

These enable distinguished researchers to work in CSIRO in areas

directly related to the work of a national research flagship. Flagship

programme areas include: light metals; energy transformed; water for a

healthy country; wealth from oceans; climate adaptation and niche

manufacturing.

$100,000 Not specified

Curie InstitutePostdoctoral fellowship for foreign

scientists

http://www.curie.fr/en/research/young-

postdoctoral-researchers/young-postdoctoral-

researchers-00600

Aimed at PhD students who are interested in pursuing a research

project in a laboratory of the institute's research division. The grant is

determined according to the applicant's age and experience. Funding is

awarded for a period of one year renewable once.

€ 55,200 Not specified

Dana FoundationClinical neuroscience research grant

programhttp://www.dana.org/grants/clinical/

The program funds researchers to set up controlled clinical studies in

patients with a specific brain disease, based on promising animal

studies suggesting that a specific therapy either treated the condition

or prevented it from getting worse. Grants are worth up to $300,000

payable over three years.

$300,000 Not specified

Department for Business,

Innovation & Skills

Newton Fund: building science and

innovation capacity in developing

countries

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/newto

n-fund-building-science-and-innovation-capacity-in-

developing-countries

Highlight notice:

Information on forthcoming £375 million Newton Fund and the

partner countries under the fund. It also sets out 3 broad categories of

activity: people: improving science and innovation expertise (known as

‘capacity building’), student and researcher fellowships, mobility

schemes and joint centres; programmes: research collaborations on

development topics; translation: innovation partnerships and challenge

funds to develop innovative solutions on development topics

Not Specified Not specified

Collated by the Research Development team, RED

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Funder Programme Link Comments Funding Available Deadline

Deutsche

Forschungsgemeinschaft -

German Research

Foundation

Max Kade Foundation fellowship

programme

http://www.dfg.de/en/research_funding/programme

s/international_cooperation/max_kade/in_brief/inde

x.html

To enable applicants from the fields of natural sciences and medicine to

apply for a one-year research stay in the USA. Postdoctoral scientists

and young researchers under the age of 45 with above-average

qualifications who have proven themselves in their fields through

several years of research are eligible to apply.

Not specified Not specified

Economic and Social

Research Council (ESRC)Standard grants scheme

http://www.esrc.ac.uk/funding/funding-

opportunities/research-grants/

Awards ranging from £200,000 to £2 million, will be made to eligible

institutions to allow individuals or research teams to undertake

research projects in subject areas falling within the ESRC remit.

£1,000,000 Not specified

EMF Biological Research

TrustResearch Grants http://emfbrt.org/grants.shtml

Applications for research on the possible biological effects of extremely-

low-frequency electric and magnetic fields encountered in everyday

life, and the relevance of any such effects to human health. The

emphasis is on cell-based studies and the possible mechanisms by

which EMFs may exert biological effects.

Not specified Not specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research Council

(EPSRC)

Discipline Hopping in Information

and Communication Technologies -

Open Call

http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/calls/open/Pages/di

sciplinehopping.aspx

The awards will provide short-term support to pump prime new

collaborations between researchers from core ICT fields with other

disciplines or user fields, Non-ICT specialists can apply for funds to bring

a technological perspective to their home discipline.

Covers salary, T&S

and some technical

effort

Not specified

Esmee Fairbairn

FoundationFood strand

http://www.esmeefairbairn.org.uk/funding/food.htm

l

The aim of the Food strand is to promote an understanding of the role

of food in enhancing quality of life. They are interested in work that

influences policy and practice across a range of food-related areas.

They expect to support a mix of practical projects that have wide

significance, and some research and policy based work.

Not specified Not specified

ESRC/ University of BristolTransformative Social Science

Seedcorn Schemehttp://www.bristol.ac.uk/red/development/opportunities/transformativesocialscience.html

The ESRC has awarded prize funds to the University of Bristol in order

to foster and encourage transformative research across the social

sciences. Transformative research is defined as research at the frontiers

of the social sciences, which challenges current thinking. These awards

are to enable preliminary or developmental projects which have

significant transformative potential, and which lead to the

development of a funding bid to an appropriate external funder.

Not specified Not specified

European Science

Foundation

Contact and symplectic topology

short visit and exchange grantshttp://www.esf.org/index.php?id=6739

These support visits by European researchers to conduct research in a

European country outside their own. Short visit grants include a per

diem of €85, plus actual travel expenses up to a maximum of €500, for

up to 15 days. Exchange grants include a per diem of €57, plus actual

travel costs of up to €500, for between 15 days and three months.

€ 5,300 Not specified

European Science

Foundation

Exploring the physics of small

devices short visit and exchange

grants

http://www.esf.org/activities/research-networking-

programmes/physical-and-engineering-sciences-

pesc/current-research-networking-

programmes/exploring-the-physics-of-small-devices-

epsd/grants.html

These support visits by European researchers to European countries

outside their own. Short visit grants provide a per diem of €85, plus

actual travel costs up to €500, over a maximum of 15 days. Exchange

grants provide a per diem of €57, plus actual travel costs up to €500,

for between 15 days and three months.

€ 5,300 Not specified

European Science

Foundation

New trends and applications of the

Casimir effect short visit and

exchange grants

http://www.esf.org/activities/research-networking-

programmes/physical-and-engineering-sciences-

pesc/current-research-networking-programmes/new-

trends-and-applications-of-the-casimir-effect-

casimir/grants.html

These support visits by European researchers to European countries

outside their own. Short visit grants provide a per diem of €85, plus

actual travel costs of up to €500, over a maximum of 15 days. Exchange

grants provide a per diem of €57, plus actual travel costs of up to €500

for between 15 days and three months.

€ 5,300 Not specified

European Science

Foundation

Common perspectives for cold

atoms, semiconductor polaritons

and nanoscience short visit and

exchange grants

http://www.esf.org/activities/research-networking-

programmes/physical-and-engineering-sciences-

pesc/current-research-networking-

programmes/common-perspectives-for-cold-atoms-

semiconductor-polaritons-and-nanoscience.html

The aim is to develop further research fields of exciton/polariton

condensates in semiconductor nanostructures, and that of cold atoms,

promoting the collaboration of scientists who work in these fields, and

to develop technological applications, linking these fields to

nanotechnology. Funding is worth up to €85 per day plus €500 in travel

expenses.

€ 10,100 Not specified

European Science

Foundation

New frontiers in millimetre/sub-

millimetre waves integrated

dielectric focusing systems short

visits and exchange grants

http://www.esf.org/activities/research-networking-

programmes/physical-and-engineering-sciences-

pesc/current-research-networking-programmes/new-

frontiers-in-millimetre-sub-millimetre-waves-

integrated-dielectric-focusing-systems-

newfocus/grants.html

Applicants should apply to stay in a country other than their country of

origin and should plan to return to their institution of origin after the

termination of the placement. Funding is worth up to €85 per day plus

€500 for travel costs.

€ 10,100 Not specified

European Science

Foundation

Magellan Workshops: Short Visit

Grantshttp://www.esf.org/magellan

The European Science Foundation invites applications for short visit

grants under its Magellan workshop series. Funding enables researchers

to attend workshops that address marine coring or drilling proposal

development.

A per diem basis

of 85 euros plus

actual travel

expenses up to a

maximum of 500

euros

Not specified

European Science

Foundation

European child cohort network

science meetingshttp://www.eucconet.com/?page_id=9

Funding will support workshops of 10 to 50 participants, conferences of

more than 50 participants and schools of 30 to 150 participants on

topics relevant to EUCCONET. Funding covers travel, meal and

accommodation costs for all participants, plus 10 per cent local

administrative costs.

Not specified Not specified

European Science

Foundation

Precision polymer materials science

meetings

http://www.esf.org/activities/research networking

programmes/physical and engineering sciences

pesc/current research networking

programmes/precision polymer materials

p2m/science meetings.html

Grants support workshops of 10 to 50 participants, conferences of over

50 participants and schools of 30 to 150 participants on topics relating

to precision polymer materials. Funds will primarily support the travel

and accommodation costs of speakers and participants.

Not specified Not specified

European Science

Foundation

Automata: from Mathematics to

Applications

http://www.esf.org/activities/research-networking-

programmes/physical-and-engineering-sciences-

pesc/current-research-networking-

programmes/automata-from-mathematics-to-

applications-automatha.html

ESF invites applications for short visits and exchange grants under its

automata: from mathematics to applications programme. The aim is to

advance the theory of automata and increase its application to

challenging scientific problems.

Not specified Not specified

European Science

Foundation

Behavioural Ecology of Insect

Parasitoids Short Visit and Exchange

Grants

http://www.esf.org/activities/research-networking-

programmes/life-earth-and-environmental-sciences-

lesc/current-esf-research-networking-programmes-in-

life-earth-and-environmental-sciences/behavioural-

ecology-of-insect-parasitoids-from-theoretical-

approaches-to-field-applications-

bepar/grants.html#c5709

The European Science Foundation invites applications for short visit

and exchange grants under its behavioural ecology of insect

parasitoids: from theoretical approaches to field applications

programme.

Varies depending

on grant Not specified

European Science

Foundation

Exploring the Physics of Small

Devices Short Visit and Exchange

Grants

http://www.esf.org/activities/research-networking-

programmes/physical-and-engineering-sciences-

pesc/current-research-networking-

programmes/exploring-the-physics-of-small-devices-

epsd/grants.html

The European Science Foundation invites applications for its exploring

the physics of small devices short visit and exchange grants. These

support visits by European researchers to European countries outside

their own.

Varies depending

on grant Not specified

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Funder Programme Link Comments Funding Available Deadline

European Science

Foundation

Harmonic and Complex Analysis and

its Applications Short Visit and

Exchange Grants

http://www.esf.org/activities/research-networking-

programmes/physical-and-engineering-sciences-

pesc/current-research-networking-

programmes/harmonic-and-complex-analysis-and-its-

applications-hcaa/grants.html

The European Science Foundation invites proposals for its harmonic

and complex analysis and its applications short visit and exchange

grants. These support visits by European researchers to European

countries outside their own.

Varies depending

on grant Not specified

European Science

FoundationHighly Frustrated Magnetism

http://www.esf.org/activities/research-networking-

programmes/physical-and-engineering-sciences-

pesc/current-research-networking-

programmes/highly-frustrated-magnetism-

hfm/grants.html

ESF invites applications for short visits and exchange grants under its

highly frustrated magnetism programme. This project is a joint effort

between solid-state chemists, experimental and theoretical physicists

to unveil novel quantum states and effects where frustration plays a

leading role.

Varies depending

on grant Not specified

European Science

Foundation

Molecular Simulations in Biosystems

and Material Science Short Visit and

Exchange Grants

http://www.esf.org/activities/research-networking-

programmes/physical-and-engineering-sciences-

pesc/current-research-networking-

programmes/molecular-simulations-in-biosystems-

and-material-science-simbioma/grants.html

ESF invites applications for short visit and exchange grants under its

molecular simulations in biosystems and material science programme.

These support visits by European researchers to conduct research in a

European country outside their own.

Varies depending

on grant Not specified

European Science

Foundation

New Generation Of Organic Based

Photovoltaic Devices Short Visits

and Exchange Grants

http://www.esf.org/activities/research-networking-

programmes/physical-and-engineering-sciences-

pesc/current-research-networking-programmes/new-

generation-of-organic-based-photovoltaic-devices-

organisolar/grants.html

The aim is to bring together the diverse research programmes across

Europe, leading to the development of a cohesive pan-European

research community targeting the development of innovative, low cost,

organic based photovoltaic cells.

Varies depending

on grant Not specified

European Science

Foundation

Ultrafast Structural Dynamics in

Physics, Chemistry, Biology and

Material Science Short Visits and

Exchange Grants

http://www.esf.org/activities/research-networking-

programmes/physical-and-engineering-sciences-

pesc/current-research-networking-

programmes/ultrafast-structural-dynamics-in-physics-

chemistry-biology-and-material-science-

dyna/grants.html

The European Science Foundation invites applications for short visits

and exchange grants under its ultrafast structural dynamics in physics,

chemistry, biology and material science programme. Funding supports

visits by European researchers to European countries outside their own.

Varies depending

on grant Not specified

Google Inc Google visiting faculty programhttp://research.google.com/university/relations/visiti

ng_faculty.html

This program offers the opportunity for over 25 academics to visit

Google from universities all over the world. Selected academics will

work closely with Google’s research and engineering teams. The goal of

this program is to benefit both the Google researchers and academics

through information and ideas exchange.

Not specified Not specified

James S McDonnell

Foundation

21st Century Science Initiative -

Collaborative Activity Awardshttp://www.jsmf.org/apply/collaborative/index.htm

These awards are intended to initiate interdisciplinary discussions on

problems or issues, to help launch interdisciplinary research networks,

or to fund communities of researchers/practitioners dedicated to

developing new methods, tools, and applications of basic research to

applied problems.

Not specified Not specified

Leverhulme Trust International networks http://www.leverhulme.ac.uk/funding/IN/IN.cfm

Collaborations enable a principal investigator based in the UK to lead a

research project where its successful completion depends on the

participation of relevant overseas institutions. A significant research

theme must be identified at the outset that requires for its successful

treatment international collaboration between one or more UK

universities and two or more overseas institutions, up to a maximum of

seven institutions in total. Networks should be newly constituted

collaborations.

£125,000 Not specified

Medical Research CouncilIndustry collaboration awards

scheme

http://www.mrc.ac.uk/innovation/mrc-industry-

collaboration-agreement/

This encourages and supports collaborative research projects between

academic and industry researchers through an agreement to undertake

collaborative research. It can be applied to the majority of MRC’s

funding schemes and calls.

Not Specified Not specified

Medical Research Council

(MRC)Industry collaboration awards

http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Fundingopportunities/Grants/

MICA/Specification/MRC005438

This funds collaborations between academia and industry which aim to

translate research into healthcare improvements. MRC welcomes both

basic and applied research projects.

Not specified Not specified

Middle East Desalination

Research Center

Research and development project

funding

http://www.medrc.org/home/index.cfm?area=resear

ch&page=project_funding

This supports basic and applied research and development projects in

water desalination and supporting fields, with the overall objective to

reduce the cost of desalination. In general, the recipient is expected to

provide at least 50 per cent of the total project costs.

Not Specified Not specified

Natural Environment

Research Council (NERC)Work shadow placements

http://www.nerc.ac.uk/using/publicsector/workshad

ow.asp

This scheme provides opportunities for researchers to undertake a work

shadow placement with a partner organisation that is a relevant user of

NERC research, such as a government department, public agency or

charity. Funding is available to cover travel and subsistence costs, up to

a maximum of £2,000.

Not specified Not specified

Natural Environment

Research Council (NERC)

Oceans 2025/SOFI Support for

Workshops to Widen Involvement in

Strategic Marine Science

http://www.oceans2025.org/PDFs/Oceans_2025_SOF

I_Workshop.pdf

This support is targeted at workshops and similar events that link

Oceans 2025 activities at NERC-funded marine centres with those of

the academic community and other stakeholders, including research

users in the public, private and non-governmental sectors.

Not specified Not specified

North Atlantic Treaty

Organisation (Nato)Collaborative linkage grant

http://www.nato.int/science/nato_funded_activities/

grant_mechanisms/clg-nfa.htm

These provide opportunities for collaboration on research projects to

members of research teams in universities or research institutions in

countries of the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council and the

Mediterranean dialogue. Amounts awarded are worth a maximum of

€23,000.

€ 23,000 Not specified

North Atlantic Treaty

Organisation (Nato)Networking infrastructure grants

http://www.nato.int/science/nato_funded_activities/

grant_mechanisms/nig-nfa.htm

These promote local and international collaboration through the

setting up of links and networking capabilities. The stipend will range

from €50 to €100 per month, depending on the technical qualifications

of the expert, over two years.

Not specified Not specified

Oak Foundation Grants http://www.oakfnd.org/guidelines.php

Address issues of global social and environmental concern, particularly

those that have a major impact on the lives of the disadvantaged.

Grants are offered under the following programme areas:

•environment climate change; •conservation of marine environment;

•child abuse programme; •human rights.; •issues affecting women;

•housing and homelessness; •learning disabilities; •special interest

grants; •Denmark specific grants; •Zimbabwe specific grants.

Over $25,000 Not specified

Partnership for Advanced

Computing in Europe

(PRACE)

Preparatory access call http://www.prace-project.eu/hpc-access

This enables researchers from across Europe to apply for time on the

PRACE resources for the purposes of code scalability testing and code

development and optimisation.

Not specified Not specified

Royal Academy of

EngineeringPersonal research chairs

http://www.raeng.org.uk/research/researcher/chairs

/default.htm

These are full-time professorial appointments, in any area of

engineering. The Chair holder (the Incumbent) is expected to develop

and lead a prestigious research group, the members of which will be

encouraged to publish the results of their research as widely as possible

to gain international recognition both for themselves and for the group

in which they are based.

Not specified Not specified

Collated by the Research Development team, RED

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Funder Programme Link Comments Funding Available Deadline

Royal Academy of

EngineeringSenior Research Fellowships

http://www.raeng.org.uk/research/researcher/senior

/default.htm

This scheme enables individuals with several years' postdoctoral

research experience to progress in their chosen field. The academy aims

to strengthen industrial/academic links through co-funding the

appointments with industrial organisations, over periods of five years,

to establish or enhance internationally renowned centres of excellence.

Provides two thirds of the incumbent's gross salary for five years, with

the academy providing the remaining third.

Not specified Not specified

Smith Institute for

Industrial Mathematics

and System Engineering

Industrial mathematics internships

http://maths.globalwatchonline.com/epicentric_port

al/site/ims/mechanisms/internships/;jsessionid=1mn

TLHTG4Kl5TnT8m4KfB1qy2yg5895dF13JcqvGLG9TPB

PzHT75!-1445998786!NONE

A way for companies and university research groups to develop strong

working relationships, through engaging a dedicated postgraduate

researcher to work on a specific project over a period of 3-6 months.

Please contact Andrew.Wray@bristol.ac.uk if you would like to discuss

the possibilities of this call further.

£9,000 Not specified

Smithsonian Institution Visiting scientist programhttp://sao-

www.harvard.edu/opportunities/visitingsci.html

The purpose of this program is to expand the scholarly exchange of

information in the areas of atomic and molecular physics; infrared,

optical, radio and X-ray astronomy; planetary sciences; geophysics;

solar and stellar physics; and theoretical astrophysics.

Not specified Not specified

South West of England

Regional Development

Agency

Grants For Research And

Development

http://www.southwestrda.org.uk/working_with_you/

working_with_business/innovation_for_business/fun

ding_for_innovation.aspx

These are open to existing small or medium sized enterprises. The

agency offers the following types of R&D grants: proof of market

projects; micro project grants; research projects; development projects;

exceptional projects and exceptional research. Please contact

Andrew.Wray@bristol.ac.uk if you would like to discuss the possibilities

of this call further.

£500,000 Not specified

Technology Strategy Board Knowledge Transfer Partnerships www.ktponline.org.uk

Bristol has been invited to apply for more KTPs. 1-3 year projects that

meet a strategic business need and recruit a postgrad/postdoc to work

at the company. May follow a PhD or be at Masters level. Grants

provide 67% (SMEs) or 50% (large companies) of costs. Please contact

Frances.Frith@bristol.ac.uk or Andrew.Wray@bristol.ac.uk if you would

like to discuss the possibilities of this call further.

£75,000 per year Not specified

University Corporation for

Atmospheric Research

High Altitude Observatory short-

term scientific visitors appointmentshttp://www.hao.ucar.edu/people/visitors/short.php

These appointments are available to both new and already established

PhD scientists who are interested in the opportunity to participate in

theoretical, experimental, observational, and interpretive studies in

solar physics, solar-terrestrial physics, and related astrophysics.

Not specified Not specified

University Corporation for

Atmospheric Research

High Altitude Observatory Scientific

Visitors Program

http://www.hao.ucar.edu/people/visitors/longterm.p

hp

Appointees will be expected to pursue research in collaboration with

members of the scientific staff and other long-term visitors in these

areas. Visitors will have access to the HAO linux/unix computers, NCAR

super computer system, and the HAO and NCAR libraries and data

archives.

Travel support Not specified

University of Bristol

Transformative Social Science

scheme

Networking Awards

Sandpit Awards

http://www.bristol.ac.uk/red/development/opportun

ities/transformativesocialscience.html

Two new calls have now been made live under the University of

Bristol's Transformative Social Science scheme. They are:

Networking Awards - funding for themed one-off events that bring

together university researchers with stakeholders, policy makers,

practitioners etc from outside academia to share information and

develop new collaborations.

Sandpit Awards - funding to bring together a group of academic staff to

develop research projects on a chosen theme. Seedcorn funds can be

made available for projects resulting from the sandpit events.

Both of these calls are to be run on an open basis, without deadlines.

However the total funding available is limited.

Not Specified Not specified

Wellcome Trust Strategic Translation Awardshttp://www.wellcome.ac.uk/Funding/Technology-

transfer/Awards/Strategic-Translation-Awards/

Projects must address an unmet need in healthcare or in applied

medical research, offer a potential new solution, and have a realistic

expectation that the innovation will be developed further by the

market. Awards will normally be for periods of two to three years.

Please contact Andrew.Wray@bristol.ac.uk if you would like to discuss

the possibilities of this call further.

Not specified Not specified

World Forestry CenterWorld Forest Institute international

fellowship program

http://wfi.worldforestry.org/index/international-

fellowship.html

This fellowship offers young forestry and forest products professionals

the opportunity to work at the World Forest Institute for six to twelve

months. Fellows receive $1000 per month to cover basic living

expenses.

$12,000 Not specified

Aerosols, Clouds, and

Trace gases Research

Infrastructure Network

Transnational access callhttp://www.actris.eu/DataServices/ObservationalFaci

lities/TransNationalAccess(TNA)Procedure.aspx

This enables researchers and research teams to access facilities for

comprehensive measurement and supports programmes using state-of-

the art equipment and expertise. Support includes administrative and

logistical support, free use of the infrastructure, technical and scientific

support and specific training. Travel and subsistence costs may also be

covered upon request.

Not Specified Not specified

Alpro Foundation Research grantshttp://www.alprofoundation.org/research-

support/application/

These support innovative projects in the field of plant-based nutrition

and its impact on human health. Applicants should hold a Master in

Science degree or equivalent. Awards are over a maximum of 3 years.

€ 225,000 Not specified

Biotechnology and

Biological Sciences

Research Council

Exploring innovation seminars

(formerly the knowledge exchange

and commercialisation seminars)

http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/business/commercialisation/

kec-seminars.aspx

This enables universities and institutes to deliver events to facilitate

discussion and improve awareness of knowledge exchange and

commercialisation of BBSRC-supported research. Grants are worth up

to £2,000 each. For FHS and FBS: If you are interested in applying to

this call please contact John.Halliwell@bristol.ac.uk. For SCI: If you

are interested in applying to this call please contact

Faith.Smith@bristol.ac.uk

£2,000 Not specified

Biotechnology and

Biological Sciences

Research Council

International scientific interchange

schemehttp://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/international/bbsrc/isis.html

This enables scientists to add an international dimension to their

BBSRC-funded research by making and establishing new contacts with

international counterparts. There is no set deadline for this call but

candidates must apply at least 6 weeks before travel.

£5,000 Not specified

Biotechnology and

Biological Sciences

Research Council

FAPESP pump-priming awardshttp://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/funding/internationalfundin

g/fapesp-pump-priming.aspx

These provide short-term pump-priming for new collaborations

between BBSRC-funded research groups in the UK and Brazilian

research groups in São Paulo state. BBSRC contributes up to £35,000

for a period of two years, to cover travel, subsistence and other

collaborative activities such as workshops or exchanges, for UK

candidates. FAPESP contributes BRL 100,000 for the Sao Paulo-based

partners.

£35,000 Not specified

British Heart Foundation New horizons grantshttps://www.bhf.org.uk/research/information-for-

researchers/what-we-fund/new-horizon-grants

These encourage scientists from outside traditional cardiovascular

biology to engage in cardiovascular research. Grants are worth up to

£300,000 each for up to three years. Funding covers research

consumables and essential equipment and staff salaries, excluding PhD

students.

£300,000 Not specified

Coca-Cola Foundation Community support grants

http://www.coca-colacompany.com/our-

company/community-requests-guidelines-

application/

These support organisations with initiatives within the following focus

areas: water stewardship; active healthy living; community recycling;

education. Funding amounts are unlimited.

Not Specified Not specified Collated by the Research Development team, RED

Please address queries to Emma Pritchard Emma.Pritchard@bristol.ac.uk

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Funder Programme Link Comments Funding Available Deadline

European Science

Foundation

Thermal adaptation in ectotherms -

linking life history, physiological,

behaviour and genetics science

meetings

http://www.esf.org/activities/research-networking-

programmes/life-earth-and-environmental-sciences-

lesc/current-esf-research-networking-programmes-in-

life-earth-and-environmental-sciences/thermal-

adaptation-in-ectotherms-linking-life-history-

physiology-behaviour-and-genetics-

thermadapt/science-meetings.html

Grants support workshops, meetings and training courses in this field.

Priority will be given to meetings taking place in countries that support

the programme. Funding should principally be used to cover travel and

accommodation costs for speakers and participants, and should not be

used to support more than 10 per cent of speakers from non-ESF

member countries.

Not specified Not specified

National Centre for the

Replacement, Refinement

and Reduction of Animals

in Research (NC3R's)

Highlight announcement: Advancing

the development and application of

non-animal technologies

www.nc3rs.org.uk/nats

In advance of the formal announcement later in the year, we would like

to let you know that £4 million of funding is to be invested into

feasibility studies to advance the development and application of non-

animal technologies. The competition is funded jointly by the TSB,

NC3Rs, BBSRC, EPSRC and DSTL. Building on the output of workshops

held by the TSB and the NC3Rs earlier this year, a key aim of the

funding is to harness the commercial potential of technologies in this

area.

The TSB and the NC3Rs are holding networking events in Cardiff on

January 22 to highlight the scope of the competition and facilitate

consortia building. See the website to register.

Not specified Not specified

National Geographic

Society

National Geographic Society/Waitt

grants

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/field/grants-

programs/waitt-grants.html

The program helps individuals launch the search stage of a project.

Grants are for exploratory fieldwork that holds promise for new

breakthroughs in the natural and social sciences. Grants are made to

explorers and scientists in research fields such as biology, anthropology,

and the geosciences who are working across disciplines.

$15000 Not specified

National Geographic

SocietyExpeditions Council grants

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/field/grants-

programs/expeditions-council.html

A grant program dedicated to funding exploration of largely unrecorded

or little-known areas of the Earth, as well as regions undergoing

significant environmental or cultural change. Grants support a wide

range of projects including marine research, archaeological discoveries,

documentation of vanishing rain forests, first ascents, and more.

$35000 Not specified

National Geographic

SocietyConservation trust grants

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/field/grants-

programs/conservation-trust-application.html

The trust will fund projects that contribute significantly to the

preservation and sustainable use of the Earth's biological, cultural, and

historical resources. Grant amounts vary greatly with most ranging

from US$15,000 to US$20,000.

US$20,000 Not specified

National Geographic

Society

Committee for research and

exploration grants

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/field/grants-

programs/cre/

All proposed projects must have both a geographical dimension and

relevance to other scientific fields and be of broad scientific interest.

Applications are generally limited to the following disciplines:

anthropology, archaeology, astronomy, biology, botany, geography,

geology, oceanography, paleontology, and zoology.

In addition the committee is emphasizing multidisciplinary projects that

address environmental issues (e.g., loss of biodiversity and habitat,

effects of human-population pressures).

Most grants range from US$15,000 to US$20,000.

US$20,000 Not specified

National Geographic

Society

Committee for Research and

Exploration grants

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/explorers/grant

s-programs/cre-application/

These support scientific field research and exploration in the following

disciplines: anthropology, archaeology, astronomy, biology, botany,

geography, geology, oceanography, palaeontology and zoology. Grants

range from USD 15,000 to USD 20,000.

USD 20,000 Not specified

National Geographic

SocietyConservation Trust grants

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/explorers/grant

s-programs/conservation-trust-application/

These support projects that contribute significantly to the preservation

and sustainable use of the Earth’s biological, cultural and historical

resources. Grants range from USD 15,000 to USD 20,000.

USD 20,000 Not specified

National Geographic

SocietyExpeditions Council grants

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/explorers/grant

s-programs/ec-apply/

These support exploration of little-known areas of the world and

projects that have the potential to yield compelling stories and images.

Grants generally range from USD 5,000 to USD 35,000 and may be used

for direct field expenses.

USD 35,000 Not specified

National Geographic

SocietyWaitt grants

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/explorers/grant

s-programs/waitt-grants-application/

These support projects that require venture capital. Grants range from

USD 5,000 to USD 15,000. There is no set quantity of grants

awarded.The National Geographic Society/Waitt Grants Program funds

projects that require venture capital, supporting exceptional projects

while foregoing a time-consuming peer-review process. NGS/Waitt

grants are able to fund "proof of concept" research for applicants at an

earlier stage in their careers than other NGS grant programs. Special

emphasis is placed on expedited grant processing and turnaround.

USD 15,000 Not specified

Natural Environment

Research Council (NERC)Connect A scheme http://www.nerc.ac.uk/using/schemes/connecta.asp

The Connect A scheme facilitates and promotes new partnerships

between universities and research institutes and public/private sector

science users, such as industry, business, commerce or public sector

agencies. Please contact Andrew.Wray@bristol.ac.uk if you would like

to discuss the possibilities of this call further.

£4,000 Not specified

Oriental Bird Club Major conservation awardshttp://www.orientalbirdclub.org/conservation/apply

grant.html

These awards are for projects involving threatened bird species and

their habitats or for raising conservation awareness. Funding of up to

£2,000 each year for three to five years is available.

£10,000 Not specified

Oriental Bird Club Special and emergency awardshttp://www.orientalbirdclub.org/conservation/apply

grant.html

These awards are given in recognition that sometimes work needs to be

initiated quickly, that a follow-on of a previously awarded OBC or other

grant is needed or as funding for special projects, such as producing

books or training materials.

Not specified Not specified

Russell Sage FoundationSmall grants programme in

behavioural economics

http://www.russellsage.org/research/funding/behavi

oral-economics

The Russell Sage Foundation's program on Behavioral Economics

supports innovative investigator-initiated research that uses behavioral

insights from psychology and other social sciences to examine and

improve social and living conditions in the United States. RSF is

especially interested in behavioral economics research that contributes

to our understanding of topics of interest under its other

programs—Future of Work; Race, Ethnicity and Immigration; Social

Inequality. All applicants (both PIs and Co-PIs) must have a Ph.D. or a

career background that establishes their ability to conduct high-level,

peer-reviewed scholarly research. All nationalities are eligible to apply

and applicants do not have to reside in the U.S. The award is worth

USD 7,500.

USD 7,500 Not specified

Science and Technology

Facilities Council

PATT standard travel and

subsistence grants http://www.stfc.ac.uk/Our+Research/4509.aspx

These grants cover the costs of observing trips to recognised telescopes,

including the council telescopes. Observers may apply for three months

standard grant funding.

Not specified Not specified

Collated by the Research Development team, RED

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Funder Programme Link Comments Funding Available Deadline

Wellcome Trust Public engagement fundhttps://wellcome.ac.uk/funding/public-engagement-

fund

This supports projects that engage the public in conversations about

health-related science and research. Awards are worth between £5,000

and £3 million over five years and cover salary costs, teaching buy-out

leave, materials and consumables, equipment, production and

development costs and travel and subsistence. If you are interested in

applying to this scheme please contact Mireia.Bes@bristol.ac.uk or

kat.wall@bristol.ac.uk

£3,000,000 Not specified

Japan Society for the

Promotion of Science

(JSPS)

Type A: Bilateral Joint Projects with

JSPS’s Counterpart Institutionshttp://www.jsps.org/funding/joint.html

The aim of these programmes is to form sustained networks evolved

from individual scientist exchanges including young scientists. JSPS

provides financial support to Japanese scientists implementing such

bilateral joint research projects and seminars between research teams

from Japan and counterpart countries. It is intended that JSPS and the

Royal Society will fund the same joint research projects. JSPS funding:

JPY 2,000,000 per year for 2 years. RS funding: £12,000.

JPY 4,000,000

06 Sept 17 (JSPS

deadline)

10 Oct 17 (RS

deadline)

RCUK/NewtonPre-call announcement: UK-India

AMR Initiative

http://www.esrc.ac.uk/news-events-and-

publications/news/news-items/pre-call-announcement-

uk-india-amr-initiative/

This programme will provide funding for highly collaborative and

interdisciplinary research partnerships between the UK and Indian

researchers. In order to develop these collaborations, the funders will

hold a residential interactive workshop (also known as a ‘sandpit’) over

3.5 days in India in early November 2017. A call for Expressions of

Interest for UK based participants in this event will be launched in late

July 2017. DBT will manage Indian participation in the event through a

separate process

not specified - total

pout up to 6m

EOi Launch

expected 'Late July'

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research CouncilFirst grant scheme

http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/howtoapply/routes/

newac/firstgrant/

This helps new academics apply for research funding at the start of

their careers. Academics who have had non-typical or part-time

working patterns and whose return to academic life will be enhanced

by grants are welcome to apply. Grants cover 80 per cent of full

economic costs up to a maximum of £100,000 over two years.

£100,000

No deadline -

candidates can

apply at any time

(if eligible)

IBM Corporation Open collaborative awardshttp://www.research.ibm.com/university/awards/ocr

.shtml

These support strategically important, highly collaborative research

projects between IBM and leading universities across a wide range of

areas within computer science, engineering, mathematics and other

disciplines. Faculty may have access to IBM research personnel and

receive cash donations worth USD 100,000 per year on average for two

years.

Not Specified None

Simons Foundation Explorer award https://www.sfari.org/funding/grants

This supports research in the field of autism that will strengthen

hypotheses and lead to the formulation of competitive applications for

subsequent larger-scale funding. The maximum budget is USD 70,000

for one year.

USD 70,000 None

Department for

International DevelopmentChallenge fund

https://www.gov.uk/international-development-

funding/legend-piloting-responsible-land-related-

investments

This supports good practice and innovative approaches to drive

responsible land-based investments under the new alliance for food

security and nutrition and more broad in agriculture. Grants are worth

between £100,001 and £1 million each.

£1,000,000 Not Specifed

Diamond Light SourceRapid access to selected beamlines

and electron microscopehttp://www.diamond.ac.uk/Users.html

This provides candidates with quick and urgent access to one of the

following beamlines: electron microscope, MX beamlines, 106, 108, I11,

I13-1, I13-2, B16, B18, I18, I19, B21, B22 and B23.

Not Specified Not Specifed

Economic and Social

Research CouncilSecondary data analysis initiative

http://www.esrc.ac.uk/funding/funding-

opportunities/secondary-data-analysis-initiative-sdai-

open-call/

This aims to deliver high-quality high-impact research through the

deeper exploitation of major data resources created by the ESRC and

other agencies. Grants are worth up to £200,000 at 100 per cent full

economic cost, per grant for up to 18 months.

£200,000 Not Specifed

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research CouncilNew investigator award

https://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/applicationprocess

/routes/newac/new-investigator-award/

This supports individuals who have recently acquired their first

academic lectureship position but have not previously led an academic

research group or been the recipient of a significant grant.

If you are interested in applying for a New Investigator award, please

contact rda-engsci@bristol.ac.uk.

Not Specified Not Specifed

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research Council

Discipline hopping in information

and communication technologies

http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/calls/disciplinehoppi

ng07/

This enables ICT researchers to spend time in new and different

research disciplines or user environments in order to foster new

interactions, encourage a multidisciplinary and user-driven focus to

research, and develop new skills and collaborations. Alternatively, non

ICT specialists can apply for funds to bring a technological perspective

to their home discipline. Projects should last between three and 12

months, although part-time awards may be awarded for up to 24 months.

Not specified Not Specifed

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research Council

Manufacturing the future – call for

investigator-led research projects

http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/calls/investigatorled

researchprojects/

This supports investigator-led research projects in manufacturing.

Awards are worth up to £2 million each. Each evaluation panel has a

budget of £3.2 million.

£2,000,000 Not Specifed

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research Council

EPSRC-SFI research and technology

partnership programme – standard

research grants

http://www.sfi.ie/funding/funding-calls/open-

calls/epsrc-sfi-joint-funding-of-research.html

These support research projects that cut across national boundaries

involving collaborative teams led by researchers from the UK and

Ireland. Grants are worth up to €500,000 each for projects with a

duration of one to five years.

€500,000 Not Specifed

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research Council

Healthcare technologies discipline

hopping

https://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/calls/htdisciplineho

pping/

This provides researchers with an opportunity to spend time in a

different research or user environment in order to better understand

the need for and potential of research in engineering, physical sciences,

mathematical sciences or information and communications technology

to have an impact in addressing health challenges. The awards are

tenable for between three and 12 months and cover 80 per cent of the

salary cost for the principle investigator, travel, subsistence and

resources for the specific activities.

Not specified Not Specifed

Found AnimalsMichelson grants in reproductive

biology

http://www.michelsonprizeandgrants.org/michelson-

grants/apply

These support research in pursuit of a single-dose, permanent,

nonsurgical sterilisation product or technology for use in male and

female dogs and cats. Grants are worth up to USD 250,000 each per

year for up to three years.

USD 750,000 Not Specifed

National Geographic

Society

Global exploration fund for northern

Europe research grants

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/explorers/grant

s-programs/gef/northen-europe-research

This supports hypothesis-based scientific research and is awarded

based on potential for new advances in field sciences. The average

award is €20,000 and generally covers one year of work.

Not specified Not Specifed

NIH: National Human

Genome Research Institute

Center for Inherited Disease

Research (CIDR) high throughput

sequencing and genotyping

resource access (X01)

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-17-

269.html

This allows NIH-supported investigators to have access to high-

throughput sequencing and genotyping services carried out by the

Center for Inherited Disease Research, including careful quality control,

data cleaning, and some statistical analysis. The number of awards is

contingent upon NIH appropriations and the submission of a sufficient

number of meritorious applications.

Not specified Not Specifed

NIH: National Institutes of

Health

Administrative supplements to

existing NIH grants and cooperative

agreements

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-16-

287.html

This supports programme directors and principal investigators, holding

specific types of NIH research grants, to meet increased costs that are

within the scope of the approved award but were unforeseen when the

new or renewal application or grant progress report was submitted.

Application budgets are limited to no more than the amount of the

current parent award.

Not specified Not Specifed

RadioNet3 Transnational access call http://www.radionet-eu.org/transnational-access

This enables user groups from EU and associated states to access

RadioNet3’s telescopes and arrays in Europe. The use of telescopes and

arrays are provided free of charge, including technological and scientific

support as well as training. Additionally, travel costs for one member of

the research group may be reimbursed.

Not Specified Not Specifed

Collated by the Research Development team, RED

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Funder Programme Link Comments Funding Available Deadline

Rockefeller Foundation Foundation grantshttp://www.rockefellerfoundation.org/grants/what-

we-fund

These support projects that clearly match the foundation’s goal of

creating meaningful and measurable impact for poor and vulnerable

communities through smart globalisation. Project ideas must submitted

online and fit within four core issue areas: Transform Cities, Advance

Health, Revalue Ecosystems, Secure Livelihoods. Estates and indirect

costs are not normally covered.

Not specified Not Specifed

Science and Technology

Facilities CouncilNew applicants scheme

http://www.stfc.ac.uk/funding/research-

grants/funding-opportunities/particle-physics-and-

particle-astrophysics-research-grants/

This aims to provide newly appointed academic members of staff the

opportunity to obtain research funding in the areas of experimental

and theoretical particle physics and certain aspects of astrophysics

between grant reviews. Funding covers a period of between one and

three years.

Not Specified Not Specifed

Simons FoundationTargeted grants in mathematics and

physical sciences

https://www.simonsfoundation.org/funding/funding-

opportunities/mathematics-physical-

sciences/targeted-grants-in-mps/

These support high-risk projects of exceptional promise and scientific

importance in mathematics and physical sciences.

Funding may be used for experiments, equipment or computations as

well as for personnel and travel for up to five years. There is no

targeted or assumed funding duration or level for this program. Indirect

rate is 20%.

Not specified Not Specifed

Smithsonian Institution Visiting scientist programmehttps://www.cfa.harvard.edu/opportunities/visiting-

scientist

This aims to expand the scholarly exchange of information in the

following areas: atomic and molecular physics; infrared, optical, radio

and X-ray astronomy; planetary sciences; geophysics; solar and stellar

physics; theoretical astrophysics. Visits may last for up to one year.

Stipend support varies with the length of the visit and the amount of

support provided by the visitor's home institution.

Not specified Not Specifed

Waitt Foundation Rapid ocean conservation grants http://waittfoundation.org/roc-grants/

These fund projects related to the Waitt Foundation mission of

supporting sustainable fishing and marine protected areas on a global

scale. Proposals for grants up to USD 10,000 are reviewed on a

monthly rolling basis, while proposals up to USD 15,000 are considered

but granted highly infrequently.

USD 15,000 Not Specifed

Wellcome Trust Innovator awards https://wellcome.ac.uk/funding/innovator-awards

These support researchers who are transforming ideas into healthcare

innovations that could have a significant impact on human health. The

current focus areas are mental health, neurological disorders and

neglected tropical diseases. Awards are worth up to £500,000 over two

years, and may cover staff costs, materials and consumables, animals,

access charges, research management and support costs, research-

related travel and subsistence, as well as publication costs.

£500,000 Not Specifed

A Kids’ Brain Tumor Cure

FoundationResearch grants

http://akidsbraintumorcure.org/medical-research-on-

childhood-brain-tumors/apply-for-a-plga-sponsored-

grant/

These support basic and translational research into the underlying

biology and treatment of paediatric low-grade glioma brain tumours.

Projects should have a duration of one, two or three years.

Not Specified Not specified

Aerosols, Clouds, and

Trace gases Research

Infrastructure Network

Transnational access callhttp://www.actris.net/TransNationalAccess/tabid/46

28/language/en-GB/Default.aspx

This enables user groups and researchers to access research facilities

within remote sensing of the vertical aerosol distribution,

measurements of the in-situ chemical, physical and optical properties

of aerosols, measurements of atmospheric trace gases and clouds and

aerosol quality-controlled observations. The support to users include

administrative and logistical support, free use of the infrastructure,

technical and scientific support and specific training.

Not specified Not Specified

Aerosols, Clouds, and

Trace gases Research

Infrastructure Network

Transnational access callhttp://www.actris.net/TransNationalAccess/tabid/46

28/language/en-GB/Default.aspx

This enables researchers and research teams to access research

facilities in the context of remote sensing of the vertical aerosol

distribution, measurements of the in-situ chemical, physical and optical

properties of aerosols, measurements of atmospheric trace gases, and

clouds and aerosol quality-controlled observations. The support to

users includes administrative and logistical support, free use of the

infrastructure, technical and scientific support and specific training.

Travel and subsistence costs may also be covered upon request.

Not specified Not specified

Aerosols, Clouds, and

Trace gases Research

Infrastructure Network

Transnational access call http://www.actris.net/TransNationalAccess/tabid/46

28/language/en-GB/Default.aspx

This enables user groups and researchers to access research facilities

within remote sensing of the vertical aerosol distribution,

measurements of the in-situ chemical, physical and optical properties

of aerosols, measurements of atmospheric trace gases and clouds and

aerosol quality-controlled observations. The support to users include

administrative and logistical support, free use of the infrastructure,

technical and scientific support and specific training.

Not specified Not specified

Agriculture and

Horticulture Development

Board

Research and development

programme

http://www.bpex.org.uk/R-and-D/funding/R-and-

DProjects.aspx

This aims to generate new knowledge about pig production and

demonstrate it in commercial environments to remove some financial

risks when investing on-farm. The research should aim to optimise pig

production efficiency, enhance pig health and welfare, protect the

environment, and maintain safe and traceable pork that appeases the

end consumer.

Not specified Not Specified

Alcoa Foundation Sustainability project grantshttp://www.alcoa.com/global/en/community/founda

tion/info_page/about_working_foundation.asp

Grants are available in four different areas of focus; environment,

empowerment, education and sustainable design. BASIC ELIGIBILITY:

Programs or rganizations must serve communities where Alcoa has

operating plants or offices (there are 8 in the UK).

Will not fund:

Trips, conferences, seminars, festivals, one-day events, unless they are

a part of an approved program activity

Minimum $15,000 Not Specified

Alexander von Humboldt

Foundation

Humboldt research fellowships for

postdoctoral researchers

http://www.avh.de/web/humboldt-fellowship-

postdoc.html

These enable scholars of all nationalities and disciplines to conduct

research at a laboratory of their choice in Germany for a period of six to

24 months. The fellowship is worth EURO 2,650 per month, plus a

research allowance of up to EURO 800 per month. Travel costs, a

language fellowship, family allowances and a Europe allowance are also

available.

Not specified Not specified

Alexander von Humboldt

Stiftung

Humboldt research fellowship for

experienced researchers

http://www.humboldt-

foundation.de/web/humboldt-fellowship-

experienced.html

This enables scientists and scholars from all disciplines and countries to

conduct projects lasting for six to 18 months at a research institution in

Germany. Funding is worth EURO 3,150 per month, including a mobility

lump sum and contribution towards health and liability insurance, plus

an allowance for research costs of EURO 800 per month for projects in

the natural sciences and engineering or EURO 500 per month for

projects in the humanities and social sciences.

Not specified Not specified

Alexander von Humboldt

Stiftung - Alexander von

Humboldt Foundation

Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel research

awards

http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/bessel-

award.html

These are given to internationally renowned academics in recognition

of their outstanding accomplishments in research to date and their

exceptional promise for the future. Up to 25 awards are available,

worth Euro45,000 each. Award winners are also invited to conduct a six

to 12 months research project of their own choosing in Germany in

close collaboration with a specialist colleague.

Not specified Not Specified

Collated by the Research Development team, RED

Please address queries to Emma Pritchard Emma.Pritchard@bristol.ac.uk

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Alexander von Humboldt

Stiftung – Alexander von

Humboldt Foundation

Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel research

awards

http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/bessel-

award.html

These are given to internationally renowned academics in recognition

of their accomplishments in research to date and their promise for the

future. Around 20 awards, worth €45,000 each, are available. Award

winners are also invited to conduct a six to 12 months research project

of their own choosing in Germany in close collaboration with a

specialist colleague. Further expenditures for the stay in Germany, such

as travel or language courses, are also covered.

€45,000 Not specified

Alexander von Humboldt

Stiftung – Alexander von

Humboldt Foundation

Humboldt research awards to

outstanding scholars residing

outside Germany

http://www.humboldt-

foundation.de/pls/web/wt_show.text_page?p_text_i

d=6446

These enable foreign scientists and scholars from all disciplines and

countries, with internationally recognised academic qualifications, to

conduct an original research project in close collaboration with an

appropriate colleague in Germany. The maximum award is €60,000,

plus funding for additional expenditures such as language courses or

travel.

Not specified Not specified

Alzheimer's Research UK Dementia consortiumhttp://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/grants/demen

tia-consortium/

Funding supports the development of new drug targets emerging from

across the academic sector that aim to benefit patients with

Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Projects are expected to last for up

to two years and cost between £100,000 to £250,000 each, however,

up to £500,000 may be awarded in exceptional cases.

£500,000 Not Specified

Arts and Humanities

Research Council

AMR in the indoor and built

environment

http://www.ahrc.ac.uk/newsevents/events/calendar/

amr-town-meeting/

The AHRC, working with RCUK partners, is leading on a funding call

under Theme 3 of the UK cross-council AMR initiative, Understanding

Real World Interactions. The call, focusing on AMR in the built and

indoor environment will be launched in November 2016. The call is

expected to be for full proposals for pump-priming awards of up to

£250,000 and up to 36 months duration. The deadline is expected to be

in February 2017 with 8-12 projects likely to be funded. AHRC will be

holding an all-day networking and information event in Central London

on 30 November 2016. The event will provide an opportunity to discuss

research opportunities relevant to the call and for interested

researchers and collaborators to network. Further details of the event

and how to apply for a place can be found on the AHRC Events pages.

Not Specified

Arts and Humanities

Research Council

Follow-on funding for impact and

engagement scheme

http://www.ahrc.ac.uk/Funding-

Opportunities/Pages/Follow-on-Funding.aspx

The scheme provides funding for innovative and creative engagements

with new audiences and user communities which stimulate pathways

to impact. Awards will be worth up to £100,000 over a maximum of 12

months.

£100,000 Not specified

Australian Astronomical

Observatory

Anglo-Australian Telescope service

time

http://www.aao.gov.au/science/observing/apply-for-

observing-time

Telescope service time is normally allocated for programmes that

require a small amount of data to complete a programme, to look at

individual targets of interest, or to try out new observing techniques.

This aims at programmes that require up to six hours of observing time.

Not Specified Not Specified

Autism SpeaksSuzanne and Bob Wright trailblazer

award programme

http://www.autismspeaks.org/science/research/gran

ts/open_grants_how_to_apply.php

Awards support highly novel research relevant to autism that can open

new avenues to understanding the causes, diagnosis, subtyping,

prevention, treatments and cure of autism spectrum disorders. Awards

worth up to US$100,000 over a maximum of 12 months.

$100,000 Not specified

Autism SpeaksSuzanne and Bob Wright trailblazer

award programme

http://www.autismspeaks.org/science/research/gran

ts/open_grants_how_to_apply.php

These awards will support highly novel research relevant to autism that

can open new avenues to understanding the causes, diagnosis,

subtyping, prevention, treatments and cure of autism spectrum

disorders. Awards are limited to a period of 12 months and an amount

up to US$100,000.

$100,000 Not specified

BBSRC

NERC

Call for Multidisciplinary Proposals

in Sustainable Aquaculture: health,

disease, and the environment.

http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/funding/opportunities/2014/

joint-nerc-fish-health-disease.aspx

Highlight notice

We, together with Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), are

pleased to announce that a Sustainable Aquaculture call will be

published in September for collaborative proposals to support

aquaculture related research, where aquaculture is the farming or

cultivation of organisms such as fin-fish, molluscs and crustaceans.

BBSRC and NERC have each committed £2.5M to this call for proposals.

The four objectives of the Sustainable Aquaculture call are to:

- Deliver bioscience and environmental science research projects that

address one, or more, of the seven priorities for aquaculture research.

- Build capacity by drawing in new researchers to the aquaculture

sector (e.g. epidemiology, immunology, gut health, remote sensing,

human health, and physical and ecosystem modellers) to work in

collaboration with aquaculture researchers.

- Expand the uptake and development of novel tools, methods, and

technologies

-Encourage multidisciplinary, systems science and cross council

approaches

Not Specified Not Specified

Bielefeld UniversityFunding and organisation of

cooperation groups http://www.uni-bielefeld.de/ZIF/Foerderung/kg.html

These support interdisciplinary research projects on emerging fields,

and offer the opportunity for visiting scientists to do research at the

Center for Interdisciplinary Research. Grants are worth up to €100,000.

€100,000 Not Specified

Biotechnology and

Biological Sciences

Research Council

International travel award scheme http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/funding/filter/itas/

This aims to help scientists add an international dimension to their

BBSRC-funded research by making and establishing new contacts with

international counterparts. Grants are typically worth up to £3,000 and

cover travel and subsistence costs only.

£3,000 Not specified

Biotechnology and

Biological Sciences

Research Council

Follow-on funding pathfinderhttp://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/business/commercialisation/

follow-on-pathfinder.aspx

This enables potential follow-on funding applicants to develop a clearer

understanding of the commercial potential of the outputs of a research

grant and to assist with the development of a full follow-on funding

application. Funding is worth between £7,000 and £10,000, or in

exceptional cases up to £20,000, at 80 per cent of full economic cost.

For FHS and FBS: If you are interested in applying please contact

John.Halliwell@bristol.ac.uk

For Science: If you are interested in applying please contact

Faith.Smith@bristol.ac.uk

£16,000 Not specified

Biotechnology and

Biological Sciences

Research Council

FAPESP pump-priming awardshttp://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/funding/internationalfundin

g/fapesp-pump-priming.aspx

These provide short-term pump-priming for new collaborations

between BBSRC-funded research groups in the UK and Brazilian

research groups in São Paulo state. BBSRC contributes up to £35,000

for a period of two years, to cover travel, subsistence and other

collaborative activities such as workshops or exchanges, for UK

candidates. FAPESP contributes BRL100,000 for the Sao Paulo-based

partners.

£35,000 Not Specified

Collated by the Research Development team, RED

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Biotechnology and

Biological Sciences

Research Council

Knowledge exchange and

commercialisation seminars

http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/business/commercialisation/

kec-seminars.aspx

Funding enables universities and institutes to deliver events aimed at

engaging researchers and knowledge exchange professionals in

discussions around best practice and examples of KEC, or events that

provide a platform to facilitate knowledge exchange around a

particular topic. Grants are worth up to £2,000 each.

£2,000 Not Specified

Biotechnology and

Biological Sciences

Research Council

Follow-on funding pathfinderhttp://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/business/commercialisation/

follow-on-pathfinder.aspx

This enables potential follow-on funding applicants to develop a clearer

understanding of the commercial potential of the outputs of a research

grant and to assist with the development of a full follow-on funding

application. Awards cover 80 per cent of full economic cost and are

typically worth between £5,600 and £8,000. In exceptional cases, up to

£16,000 can be requested for activities such as milestone one

achievement.

Applications for follow-on funding pathfinder support must build on

the outputs of recent or previous BBSRC-funded research activity.

£16,000 Not specified

Biotechnology and

Biological Sciences

Research Council

FAPESP pump-priming awardshttp://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/funding/internationalfundin

g/fapesp-pump-priming.aspx

These provide short-term pump-priming for new collaborations

between BBSRC-funded research groups in the UK and Brazilian

research groups in Sao Paulo state. BBSRC contributes up to £35,000

for a period of two years to cover travel, subsistence and other

collaborative activities such as workshops or exchanges. The São Paulo

Research Foundation contributes a similar amount of BRL100,000.

£35,000 Not Specified

Biotechnology and

Biological Sciences

Research Council

International scientific interchange

schemehttp://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/international/bbsrc/isis.html

This aims to help scientists add an international dimension to their

BBSRC-funded research by making and establishing new contacts with

international counterparts. Grants do not usually exceed £5,000 and

cover travel and subsistence costs only.

£5,000 Not Specified

Biotechnology and

Biological Sciences

Research Council

FAPESP pump-priming awardshttp://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/funding/internationalfundin

g/fapesp-pump-priming.aspx

These aim to provide short-term pump-priming to new collaborations

between BBSRC-funded research groups in the UK and Brazilian

research groups in São Paulo state. Awards are worth up to £35,000

for a period of two years.

£35,000 Not specified

Biotechnology and

Biological Sciences

Research Council

International scientific interchange

schemehttp://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/international/bbsrc/isis.html

This aims to help scientists add an international dimension to their

BBSRC-funded research by making and establishing new contacts with

international counterparts. Funding is limited to travel and subsistence

costs, and does not usually exceed £5,000.

£5,000 Not specified

Biotechnology and

Biological Sciences

Research Council

Knowledge exchange and

commercialisation seminars

http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/business/commercialisation/

kec-seminars.aspx

This initiative provides funding and support for events that aim to

discuss, improve awareness and enable the sharing of best practice as

to how knowledge exchange and commercialisation can benefit the

economy and society. The council will contribute up to £2,000 towards

reasonable costs.

If you are interested in applying for this call, please contact Andrew

Wray (Andrew.Wray@bristol.ac.uk).

£2,000 Not specified

Biotechnology and

Biological Sciences

Research Council

Follow-on funding pathfinder

scheme

http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/business/commercialisation/

follow-on-pathfinder.aspx

This enables potential follow-on funding applicants to carry out

preliminary commercial activities to develop a clearer understanding of

the commercial potential of the outputs of a research grant and to

assist with the development of a full follow-on funding application.

Funding will be in the region of £7,000 to £10,000 for a maximum

duration of six months.

If you are interested in applying for this call, please contact Sue

Sundstrom (Sue.Sundstrom@bristol.ac.uk).

£20,000 Not specified

Boehringer Ingelheim

FondsTravel grants

http://www.bifonds.de/cgi-

bin/show.pl/travel_grants/travel_grants.html

These help junior researchers pursue experimental projects in basic

biomedicine. Grants are awarded for visits of up to three months to

cover the expenses for travel, lodging and course fees.

Not specified Not specified

BRACE Research grants http://www.alzheimers-brace.org/research-grants

These support high quality research projects of any discipline that

create knowledge on the risk factors and causes, effective diagnosis or

treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias.

£250,000 Not specified

Breast Cancer Now Tissue bankhttp://breastcancernow.org/breast-cancer-

research/breast-cancer-now-tissue-bank

This enables academic researchers to utilise the tissue bank’s holdings

for breast cancer research purposes. Breast Cancer Now will cover the

costs of supplying materials to be used on Breast Cancer Now-funded

research projects.

Not Specified Not Specified

Breast Cancer Now Tissue bankhttp://breastcancernow.org/breast-cancer-

research/breast-cancer-now-tissue-bank

This initiative enables academic researchers in the UK or Ireland to

utilise the tissue bank’s holdings for breast cancer research purposes.

The bank consists of samples of cancerous breast tissue from male and

female patients, tissue microarrays, derivatives, non-cancerous tissue,

and primary cells isolated from human breast tissues. Breast Cancer

Now will cover the costs of supplying materials to be used on Breast

Cancer Now-funded research projects.

Not specified Not specified

British Cave Research

Association

Cave science and technology

research initiativehttp://bcra.org.uk/detail/cstri_info.html

This supports research on caves and the technology employed to enter

and explore them. The budget is £25,000 over a period of five years,

starting in 2015.

Not specifed Not specified

British Cave Research

Association

Guidance in employers age

management strategies - supporting

longer working lives of older workers

http://bcra.org.uk/detail/cstri_info.html

The objective is to raise interest in caves and to further the

understanding of them and the technology employed to enter and

explore them. The budget is £25,000 over a period of five years.

Up to £25,000 Not Specified

British Heart Foundation Programme grantshttps://www.bhf.org.uk/research/information-for-

researchers/what-we-fund/programme-grant

This supports a long-term research programme. The grant is awarded

on a five-year rolling basis and may cover research consumables and

essential equipment and staff salaries, excluding PhD students.

Not specified Not Specified

British Heart Foundation New horizons granthttps://www.bhf.org.uk/research/information-for-

researchers/what-we-fund/new-horizon-grants

This encourages scientists from outside traditional cardiovascular

biology to engage in cardiovascular research. The grant is worth up to

£300,000 for up to three years. The grant may cover research

consumables and essential equipment and staff salaries, excluding PhD

students.

£300,000 Not Specified

British Heart Foundation New horizons grant

http://www.bhf.org.uk/research_health_professional

s/apply_for_research_grants/grant_types__guidelines

/new_horizons_programmes.aspx

This encourages scientists from outside traditional cardiovascular

biology to engage in cardiovascular research. The grant is worth up to

£300,000 for up to three years. The grant may cover research

consumables and essential equipment and staff salaries, excluding PhD

students.

£300,000 Not Specified

British Heart Foundation New horizons programme grants

http://www.bhf.org.uk/research_health_professional

s/apply_for_research_grants/grant_types__guidelines

/new_horizons_programmes.aspx

These encourage scientists from outside traditional cardiovascular

biology to engage in cardiovascular research. Grants are worth up to

£300,000 for a period of up to three years and cover staff salaries

excluding PhD students, research consumables and essential

equipment.

£300,000 Not specified

British Society for Plant

PathologyJunior fellowships http://www.bspp.org.uk/funds/fellowships.php

These provide full or partial support of working visits of at least one

month to laboratories other than the applicant's own in the field of

plant pathology.

£3,000 Not specified

British Society for Plant

PathologyPromotion fund http://www.bspp.org.uk/funds/promotion.php

Funding is available for projects that have as their aim the stimulation

of interest in, and knowledge and awareness of, plant pathology to

people who do not normally come into contact with the subject.

£2,000 Not specified

Collated by the Research Development team, RED

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British Society for Plant

PathologySenior fellowships http://www.bspp.org.uk/funds/fellowships.php

These support working visits of one to three months away from the

applicant's normal place of work or part-fund longer visits in the field of

plant pathology.

£5,000 Not specified

Bundesministerium für

Bildung und Forschung -

German Federal Ministry

of Education and Research

International cooperation in

education and research programmehttp://www.bmbf.de/en/furtherance/25110.php

This aims to strengthen the international focus of German institutions

in the field of education and research and to improve their

competitiveness through funds to help prepare proposals and

applications for H2020 and other relevant EU programmes. The amount

of funding depends on the type of applicant and their location.

Each consortium must include at least t h r e e institutions eligible for

funding: In addition to the German party, the consortium must consist

of at least one partner from a target country listed in No. 1.1 of this call

and at least one further partner from another EU-28 state, or a state

which is associated with the Horizon 2020 programme.

Not specified Not Specified

Cancer Research UK Pioneer awardhttp://www.cancerresearchuk.org/funding-for-

researchers/our-funding-schemes/the-pioneer-award

This supports high-risk, high-reward research projects that have a clear

relevance to cancer, and enables the exploration of novel ideas which

may lead to new discoveries or approaches. Grants are worth up to

£200,000 each over two years.

£200,000 Not Specified

Cancer Research UK Pioneer awardshttp://www.cancerresearchuk.org/funding-for-

researchers/our-funding-schemes/the-pioneer-award

These support high-risk, high-reward research that, due to its novelty

and lack of supporting data, would be unlikely to secure funding

through traditional mechanisms. Projects must have a clear relevance

to cancer and enable the exploration of novel ideas, which may lead to

new discoveries or approaches. Grants are worth up to £200,000 each

over two years.

£200,000 Not Specified

Charles Stewart Mott

Foundation

Infrastructure and energy for a

sustainable future grants

http://www.mott.org/FundingInterests/programs/en

vironment/InternationalFinance

These promote infrastructure and energy investments that contribute

to sustainable development. Funding for unsolicited proposals is

limited throughout the program and those interested in applying are

strongly encouraged to submit initial letters of inquiry instead of full

proposals. The medium grant size is US$100,000 and the majority of

grants range between U$15,000 and US$25,000 annually.

Not specified Not specified

Chemical Heritage

FoundationResearch travel grants

http://www.chemheritage.org/research/fellowships-

and-travel-grants/beckman-center-fellowships/travel-

grants.aspx

These grants cover travel and accommodation expenses for researchers

who wish to use the collections for short-term research (periods of one

to two weeks). The center houses resources in the history of the

chemical and molecular sciences. Travel grants are US$750 per week

and are intended to help defray the costs of travel and accommodation.

$ 1500 Not specified

Citizen Science Alliance Citizen science projects http://www.citizensciencealliance.org/proposals.html

Proposals are invited from researchers who wish to develop citizen

science projects that take advantage of the experience, tools and

community of the Zooniverse. The goal of the Zooniverse is to enable

researchers to engage with a large community of volunteers, in order to

produce results that would otherwise be impossible or impractical to

achieve.

Not specified Not specified

Crossing Biological

Membranes NetworkBusiness interaction vouchers

http://cbmnetnibb.group.shef.ac.uk/funding/busines

s-innovation-vouchers/

This scheme offers up to £10,000 to academics to carry out work within

the CBMNet remit with an industrial partner (contribution up to

£10,000 in cash or in kind) who are members of CBMNet and eligible

for BBSRC funding.Vouchers are worth up to £10,000 per project over a

maximum period of six months. Applications must be directly related to

industrial biotechnology or bioenergy (IBBE). BBSRC defines IBBE as:

The use of biological resources (including plants, algae, marine life,

fungi and micro-organisms) for producing and processing materials,

chemicals and energy.

£10,000 Not Specified

Crossing Biological

Membranes NetworkBusiness interaction vouchers

http://cbmnetnibb.group.shef.ac.uk/funding/busines

s-innovation-vouchers/

These enable academics to carry out work with an industrial partner

within the network’s remit. Vouchers are worth up to £10,000 per

project over a maximum period of six months. The industrial partner’s

contribution must be at least the value of the voucher in cash or in-kind

contribution. Applications must be directly related to industrial

biotechnology or bioenergy (IBBE - The use of biological resources

(including plants, algae, marine life, fungi and micro-organisms) for

producing and processing materials, chemicals and energy).

£10,000 Not specified

Dana Foundation Clinical neuroscience research grants http://www.dana.org/grants/clinical/

These fund researchers to set up controlled clinical studies in patients

with a specific brain disease, based on promising animal studies

suggesting that a specific therapy either treated the condition or

prevented it from getting worse. Grants are worth up to US$300,000

each for three years.

$300,000 Not Specified

Daphne Jackson Trust Fellowships http://www.daphnejackson.org/fellowships/

These aim to return scientists, engineers, mathematicians and

technologists to their careers after a break of two or more years for

family, caring or health reasons. Fellowships last for two years part-

time and cover a salary, bench fees and consumables.

Not Specified Not Specified

Daphne Jackson Trust Fellowships http://www.daphnejackson.org/fellowships/

Fellowships are normally undertaken on a part-time basis in a

university or research establishment in the UK. They are flexible and

include a tailored training programme to update the skills and

knowledge of the scientists, engineers and technologists, allowing them

to return at the appropriate level to their career break. Fellowships last

for two years and cover a salary with a small additional allowance for

expenses such as conference attendance.

Not specified Not specified

Defence Science &

Technology Laboratory

The Materials and Structures

Science and Technology Centre

(MAST STC)

https://www.dstl.gov.uk/materialsandstructurestech

nologycentre

The MAST STC recognises that technical

advancements in the ability to engineer micro- and nano-materials and

structures means it is becoming increasingly possible to model, design

and construct materials with unique properties.Potential suppliers

should consider the wide range of platform types, structures,

equipment and devices used by the military, including futuristic nano-

unmanned vehicles, large ships, land vehicles and aircraft. Structures

range from tents to large deployable operating bases, as well as

headquarters, and equipment types range from radios to weapons and

to clothing.

Not specified Not specified

Department of Energy

(DOE)

ORNL advanced short-term research

opportunityhttp://www.orau.org/ornl/astro/default.htm

This scheme offers challenging opportunities to recent recipients of

master's and doctoral degrees to conduct research in areas that

support the ORNL's missions in the basic and applied sciences, energy

and environment. Appointments are for periods between one and nine

months and include a competitive monthly stipend.

Not specified Not specified

Department of Energy

(DOE)

Oak Ridge National Laboratory

(ORNL) postdoctoral research

associates

http://www.orau.org/ornl/postdocs/ornl-pd-

pm/about.htm

This scheme offers challenging opportunities to recent recipients of

doctoral degrees to conduct research in areas that support the ORNL's

missions in the basic and applied sciences, energy and environment.

Not specified Not specified

Collated by the Research Development team, RED

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Department of Energy

(DOE)

Advanced short-term research

opportunity at the Oak Ridge

National Laboratory

http://www.orau.org/ornl/astro/default.htm

This program provides opportunities to conduct research in areas that

support ORNL missions in the basic and applied sciences, energy, and

the environment. You will gain exposure to current national issues in

science and technology, have an opportunity to share and exchange

innovative ideas and techniques, and make significant contributions to

ORNL programs. The monthly stipend is based on research areas and

experience.

Eligibility: Qualified to MSc or PhD level. Participants who are foreign

nationals must receive approval and clearance from the U.S.

Department of Energy. Participants are also required to have coverage

under a health insurance plan and provide proof of such coverage.

Not Specified Not Specified

Department of Energy

(DOE)

Oak Ridge National Laboratory

postdoctoral research associates

http://www.orau.org/ornl/postdocs/ornl-pd-

pm/about.htm

Associates may participate in research in a broad range of science and

engineering activities related to basic sciences, energy, and the

environment. You will gain exposure to current national issues in

science and technology, have an opportunity to share and exchange

innovative ideas and techniques, and make significant contributions to

ORNL programs

Eligibilty: Applicants should be recent doctoral degree recipients or

expect to complete all requirements before starting their appointments.

Not Specified Not Specified

Department of Energy and

Climate Change

Offshore wind component

technologies development and

demonstration scheme - third call

for proposals

https://www.gov.uk/innovation-funding-for-low-

carbon-technologies-opportunities-for-bidders

The aim of this call is to reduce the cost of offshore wind energy by

accelerating the commercialisation of devices and component

technologies for offshore wind systems. Awards are expected to be

between £250,000 and £4m in size, and between two and six awards

will be made.

£4,000,000 Not specified

Deutscher Akademischer

Austauschdienst - German

Academic Exchange Service

Research stays for university

academics and scientists

https://www.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/daten

bank/en/21148-finding-

scholarships/?status=2&origin=&subjectGrps=&daad=

1&q=research%20stays&page=1&detail=10000014

These enable university academics and scientists to carry out a research

project at a university or state recognised higher education institution

in Germany. Grants are worth Euro2,000 per month for assistant

professors and lecturers and Euro2,150 per month for professors for a

duration of one to three months.

Euro6,450 Not Specified

Diamond Light SourceRapid access to selected beamlines

and electron microscopehttp://www.diamond.ac.uk/Users.html

This provides candidates with quick and urgent access to one of the

following beamlines: electron microscope, MX beamlines, 106, 108, I11,

I13-1, I13-2, B16, B18, I18, I19, B21, B22 and B23.Not Specified Not Specified

Dstl Software & Systems

MoD Funded Research - Technical

Obsolescence Management

Strategies

Dstl is interested in funding 12 months of research, potentially starting

September 2016, via the Dstl R-Cloud mechanism. The main premise of

this research is based upon a scenario in which a legacy micro-

processor is now obsolete and the safety-related source code

functionality needs to be operated within a new system architecture.

The assurance level of the source code needs to be maintained,

although the assurance level could be generated by new arguments.

The solution should also provide the capability for adding new

functional capability, but its main focus is to maintain existing legacy

software functionality. The research activity will culminate with a

practical demonstration of how the software can remain functional and

maintain its assurance level. Dstl is very keen at looking at novel

approaches that can support legacy software in the long term i.e. in

excess of 20 years. If you are interested in applying to this call please

contact Peter Ereaut in RED (Peter.Ereaut@bristol.ac.uk).

Not Specified Not specified

Economic and Social

Research CouncilNew investigator grants

http://www.esrc.ac.uk/funding/funding-

opportunities/new-investigator-grants/

These support new researchers and academics at the start of their

careers to become independent researchers through gaining experience

of managing and leading research projects and teams. Grants ranging

from £100,000 to £300,000 in full economic costs can be awarded.

ESRC’s contribution for UK applicants is 80 per cent of FEC. Around 30

to 35 grants are available per year.

There is a compulsory internal process for this scheme; for more

information please contact Patrick Lansley, p.lansley@bristol.ac.uk

£240,000 Not Specified

Economic and Social

Research CouncilSecondary data analysis initiative

http://www.esrc.ac.uk/funding/funding-

opportunities/secondary-data-analysis-initiative-sdai-

open-call/

This delivers high-quality high-impact research through the deeper

exploitation of major data resources created by the Economic and

Social Research Council and other agencies. Grants are worth up to

£200,000 at 100 per cent full economic cost, per grant provided for up

to 18 months.

If you are interested in applying for this call please contact Jude Hill

(jude.hill@bristol.ac.uk). Please also note that all ESRC bids must to

go through internal peer review; Jude Hill can advise

£200,000 Not specified

Economic and Social

Research CouncilResearch grants

http://www.esrc.ac.uk/funding/funding-

opportunities/research-grants/

These support individuals or teams to conduct standard research

projects, large-scale surveys and other infrastructure projects or

methodological developments in any area within the council’s remit.

Research awards can be made for up to five years. Grants range in size

from £350,000 to £1 million at 100 per cent full economic cost. If you

are interested in applying for this call please contact Jude Hill

(jude.hill@bristol.ac.uk). Please also note that all ESRC bids must to

go through internal peer review; Jude Hill can advise

£1,000,000 Not specified

Economic and Social

Research Council

RCUK-SBE lead agency agreement –

collaborative proposals for US and

UK researchers

http://www.esrc.ac.uk/funding/funding-

opportunities/rcuk-sbe-lead-agency-agreement/

These allow US and UK researchers to submit a single collaborative

proposal that will undergo a single review process, and thus, reduce the

barriers to working internationally currently encountered by

researchers. Proposals will be accepted for collaborative research in

areas at the intersection of NSF/SBE and RCUK remits.

Proposals are expected to adhere to the proposal sizes and durations

for the relevant UK Research Council(s) and SBE programme(s) from

which funding is sought. Collaborative research proposals may be

submitted in any disciplinary or interdisciplinary area which falls within

the remit of the AHRC, BBSRC and/or ESRC, and NSF/SBE

Please note that applications where the lead funder is ESRC will be

required to go through internal review processes. Please contact esrc-

uper@bristol.ac.uk.

Not Specified Not Specified

Economic and Social

Research CouncilPilot urgency grants mechanism

http://www.esrc.ac.uk/funding-and-

guidance/funding-opportunities/27006/urgency-

grants-mechanism.aspx

This seeks to respond to urgent events, where there is a strong case for

immediate research (NB EOIs need to be submitted no more than 4

weeks after the 'event'). Grants are worth up to £200,000 at 100 per

cent full economic cost for up to 24 months.

£200,000 Not specified

Collated by the Research Development team, RED

Please address queries to Emma Pritchard Emma.Pritchard@bristol.ac.uk

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Funder Programme Link Comments Funding Available Deadline

Education, Audiovisual and

Culture Executive Agency

Grundtvig visits and exchanges and

preparatory visitshttp://ec.europa.eu/education/llp/doc1943_en.htm

Grundtvig visits and exchanges aim to improve the quality of adult

learning by enabling present or future staff working in this field to

undertake a work related visit to a country participating in the lifelong

learning programme. Preparatory visits are available under all sectoral

programmes and facilitate preparation for one of the lifelong learning

activities. The overall budget for the 2012 call of the lifelong learning

programme is €1.14 million.

Not specified Not specified

Elsevier Metrics development programme http://emdp.elsevier.com/index.asp

This programme aims to advance research in innovative approaches to

scientific indicators and metrics development by providing

collaborative infrastructure and funding.

Not specified Not specified

EMF Biological Research

TrustResearch grants http://emfbrt.org/grants.shtml

These aim to promote research on the biological effects of extremely-

low-frequency electric and magnetic fields and related matters. Project

grants are tenable for up to three years and programme grants for up

to five years. Grants may cover staff costs, equipment, consumables

and travel.

Not Specified Not specified

EMF Biological Research

TrustResearch grants http://emfbrt.org/grants.shtml

The trust promotes research on the biological effects of extremely low

frequency electric and magnetic fields and related matters. Project

grants may be given for up to three years and programme grants for up

to five years.

Not specified Not specified

EMF Biological Research

TrustResearch grants http://emfbrt.org/grants.shtml

The trust promotes research on the biological effects of extremely low

frequency electric and magnetic fields and related matters. Project

grants may be for up to three years and programme grants for up to

five years.

Not specified Not specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research CouncilBilateral research workshops

https://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/howtoapply/routes

/international/

Funding supports workshops that exchange ideas and expertise

internationally, with the objective of developing future collaboration.

Funding covers travel and accommodation expenses of UK participants

and core costs for meetings in the UK.

Not Specified Not Specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research Council

Bilateral Research Workshops

(China, India, Japan and the US)

https://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/howtoapply/routes

/international/

Funding supports workshops that exchange ideas and expertise

internationally, with the objective of developing future collaboration.

Roughly equal numbers of participants should attend from each

country. Partnerships with China, India, Japan and the US are

prioritised.

A single UK applicant should coordinate the UK side and submit a single

standard research grant proposal to cover the UK side's costs.

Applicants should consult with the relevant EPSRC head of programme

before submitting a workshop proposal. Funding covers travel and

accommodation expenses of UK participants and core costs for

meetings in the UK.

Not Specified Not Specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research CouncilFirst grant scheme

https://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/howtoapply/routes

/newac/firstgrant/

This helps new academics apply for research funding at the start of

their careers. Academics who have had non-typical or part-time

working patterns and whose return to academic life will be enhanced

by grants are welcome to apply. Projects costing up to £125,000 over

two years will be supported at 80 per cent full economic cost. If you are

interested in applying to this scheme, please contact Emily Thomas

(emily.thomas@bristol.ac.uk).

£100,000 Not Specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research CouncilOverseas travel grants

http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/howtoapply/routes/

international/otgs/

These enable visits to recognised non-UK universities and industrial

organisations, in order to study new techniques and develop

international collaborations. There is no limit on the funding amount or

length of the grant. Grants cover travel, subsistence, salary and indirect

costs. Visa costs are also eligible.

Not Specified Not Specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research Council

Healthcare technologies discipline

hopping call

https://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/calls/htdisciplineho

pping/

Please note: This call will open in January 2017. The principal aim of

this call is to provide researchers, who have a permanent post in an

eligible Organisation for Research Council funding, with an opportunity

to spend time in a different research or user environment in order to

better understand the need for and potential of research in

engineering, physical sciences, mathematical sciences or ICT to have an

impact in addressing health challenges.

Not Specified Not Specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research CouncilProgramme grants

https://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/howtoapply/routes

/capacity/programme/howtoapply/

These enable researchers to address major research challenges. Grants

are intended to support a suite of related research activities focusing

on one strategic theme. Funding may last for up to six years.

If you are interested in applying for a programme grant please contact

jane.khawaja@bristol.ac.uk

Not specifed Not specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research CouncilNetwork grants

https://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/howtoapply/routes

/network/networks/intro/

These support the creation of new interdisciplinary research

communities and topics by developing interaction between the

research community and appropriate science, technology and industrial

groups. There is no limit to the amount of funding that can be applied

for, however networks should last for up to three years.

Not specified Not Specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research CouncileFuturesXD meeting award http://efutures.ac.uk/xd/awards/meeting

This is intended to facilitate the building of larger research consortia

comprising researchers from a number of departments and institutions

across the portfolio of information and communications technology.

The award is worth up to £10,000.

£10,000 Not specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research CouncileFuturesXD facility award http://efutures.ac.uk/xd/awards/facility

This supports researchers who have a current or recent cross-

disciplinary project and require additional resources to take their idea

towards commercialisation or follow-on funding to bridge the gap. The

award is worth up to £20,000.

£20,000 Not specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research CouncileFuturesXD staff award http://efutures.ac.uk/xd/awards/staff

This is primarily aimed at small teams of researchers from two or more

disciplines wishing to carry out key experiments or measurements to

confirm an initial hypothesis. The award is worth up to £60,000 per

project.

£60,000 Not specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research Council

Discipline hopping in information

and communication technologies

http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/calls/disciplinehoppi

ng07/

This enables ICT researchers to spend time in new and different

research disciplines or user environments in order to foster new

interactions, encourage a multidisciplinary and user-driven focus to

research, and develop new skills and collaborations. Projects should last

between three and 12 months, although part-time awards may be

awarded for up to 24 months.

Not Specified Not specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research Council

Manufacturing the future – call for

investigator-led research projects

http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/calls/investigatorled

researchprojects/

Funding supports projects that address key research challenges facing

manufacturing in the UK, both currently and in the future. First grants

and standard research proposals are invited under this call. The total

annual budget is approximately £5 million.

Not Specified Not specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research CouncilStandard research grants

http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/howtoapply/routes/

standardresearch/

These support a variety of projects ranging from small-value, short-term

travel activities to multi-million-pound research programmes within the

areas of engineering and physical sciences. Grants have no limit on

value or length.

Not specified Not Specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research CouncilBilateral research workshops

https://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/howtoapply/routes

/international/

Funding supports workshops that exchange ideas and expertise

internationally, with the objective of exploring the possibility of more

substantial future collaboration. Funding covers travel and

accommodation expenses of UK participants and core costs for

meetings in the UK.

Not specified Not specified

Collated by the Research Development team, RED

Please address queries to Emma Pritchard Emma.Pritchard@bristol.ac.uk

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Funder Programme Link Comments Funding Available Deadline

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research Council

EPSRC funding for International

collaboration

Overseas Travel Grants

https://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/howtoapply/routes

/international/

Overseas Travel Grants (OTGs) provide funding for international travel

and subsistence to study new techniques at recognised centres outside

the UK, and for travel to start or develop international collaborations.

One potential use of an OTG, for example, is for travel to European

centres to develop collaborations for bids to Horizon 2020.

Centre visits may be to overseas universities or industrial organisations.

The scheme may not be used to support solely conference attendance.

Not specified Not specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research CouncilOverseas travel grants

http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/howtoapply/routes/

international/otgs/

These enable visits to recognised non-UK universities and industrial

organisations, in order to study new techniques and develop

international collaborations. There is no limit on the funding amount or

length of the grant. In addition to travel and subsistence, the principal

investigator may request funds to cover their salary and indirect costs.

Visa costs are also eligible.

Not specified Not specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research CouncilProgramme grants

http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/howtoapply/routes/

capacity/programme/

These enable researchers to address major research challenges. Grants

are intended to support a suite of related research activities focusing

on one strategic theme. Funding may last for up to six years.

Please contact your Research Development Manager if you are

interested in applying for a Programme Grant.

Not Specified Not Specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research CouncilFaculty Impact Travel Awards

http://www.bristol.ac.uk/red/industry/impact-

acceleration/

Part of the EPSRC national Impact Acceleration Account (IAA) scheme.

For travel and workshops that further impact in the Faculties of Science

and Engineering.

£500 Not Specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research Council

EPSRC Impact Acceleration Account

2015-2017

Knowledge Transfer Secondment

Awards

Proof of Principle Awards

Commercialisation Awards

Public Engagement Awards

http://www.bristol.ac.uk/red/industry/impact-

acceleration/

The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) UK

have extended their national Impact Acceleration Account (IAA)

scheme with a further £30m for the period October 2015 to March

2017. The University of Bristol has been awarded £1.46m to support

these impact objectives:

-To further develop our strategic approaches to business engagement

-To support a culture of considering research impact at all stages of a

research programme

-To widen participation in business engagement and knowledge

exchange

-To accelerate the commercialisation of EPSRC funded research

For further information on each award please follow the web link.

For information on the EPSRC IAA please contact

andrew.wray@bristol.ac.uk or lucy.stephens@bristol.ac.uk

Not specified Not specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research CouncileFuturesXD facility award http://efutures.ac.uk/xd/awards/facility

This is for researchers who have a current or recent cross-disciplinary

project and require additional resources to take their idea towards

commercialisation or follow-on funding to bridge the gap. eFutures is

an EPSRC funded network which aims to consolidate the academic

community engaged in all aspects of electronics research in a bid to

address the major challenges of the future. Facilities can be outside the

UK if appropriate. The award covers 80 per cent of full economic cost

up to a maximum of £16,000 per project.

£16,000 Not specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research CouncileFuturesXD staff award http://efutures.ac.uk/xd/awards/staff

eFutures is an EPSRC funded network which aims to consolidate the

academic community engaged in all aspects of electronics research in a

bid to address the major challenges of the future.This is primarily aimed

at small teams of researchers from two or more disciplines wishing to

carry out key experiments or measurements to confirm an initial

hypothesis. The award covers 80 per cent of full economic cost up to a

maximum of £48,000 per project.

£48,000 Not specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research CouncileFuturesXD meeting award http://efutures.ac.uk/xd/awards/meeting

eFutures is an EPSRC funded network which aims to consolidate the

academic community engaged in all aspects of electronics research in a

bid to address the major challenges of the future.This is intended to

facilitate the building of larger research consortia comprising

researchers from a number of departments and institutions across the

portfolio of information and communications technology. The award

covers 80 per cent of full economic cost up to a maximum of £8,000 per

project.

£8,000 Not specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research Council

Manufacturing the future: call for

investigator-led research projects

http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/calls/investigatorled

researchprojects/

Proposals should address key research challenges facing manufacturing

in the UK, both currently and in the future. The total annual budget is

approximately £5 million.

Not specified Not Specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research CouncilStandard research grants

http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/howtoapply/routes/

standardresearch/

These are flexible grants that support projects ranging from small travel

grants to multi-million-pound research programmes. Grants have no

limit on value or length.

Not specified Not specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research CouncilBilateral research workshops

http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/howtoapply/routes/

international/epsrcfunding/

These may be held to exchange ideas and expertise internationally,

with the objective of exploring the possibility of more substantial future

collaboration. Funding covers travel and accommodation expenses of

UK participants and, for meetings in the UK, core meeting costs.

Not specified Not Specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research CouncilFellowships

http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/skills/fellows/epsrcfellowshi

ps/

These aim to develop the next generation of researchers with the

greatest potential across different career stages. Fellowships are

available at the postdoctoral, early career and established career level.

Faculty of Science & Engineering

If you are interested in applying for an EPSRC fellowships please

contact kerrie.carlin@bristol.ac.uk

Not specified Not specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research Council

Transforming approaches to

improving hearing aid technology

http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/calls/improvingheari

ngaidtechnology/

Highlight notice

A future call, planned for mid-late September, will encourage

Engineering, Information and Communication Technologies, Physical

and Mathematical Sciences researchers to develop disruptive

technologies for use in hearing aid devices.

Not Specified Not Specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research CouncilNetwork grants

http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/routes/network/net

works/Pages/grants.aspx

The aim of these networks is to create new interdisciplinary research

communities and topics by developing interaction between the

research community and appropriate science, technology and industrial

groups. Funding for a maximum of three years is provided to cover the

operating and support costs of a network.

Not specified Not specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research Council

Discipline hopping in information

and communication technologies

http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/calls/open/Pages/di

sciplinehopping.aspx

This aims to provide researchers with an opportunity to spend time in a

new and different research or user environment. Funding may cover 80

per cent of the cost of the PI salary, travel and subsistence, some

technical effort or the costs of an academic in the host location.

Projects should be between three and 12 months in duration, although

part-time awards may be awarded for up to 24 months.

Not specified Not specified

Collated by the Research Development team, RED

Please address queries to Emma Pritchard Emma.Pritchard@bristol.ac.uk

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Funder Programme Link Comments Funding Available Deadline

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research CouncileFuturesXD facility award http://efutures.ac.uk/xd/awards/facility

This is for researchers who have a current or recent cross-disciplinary

project and require additional resources to take their idea towards

commercialisation or follow-on funding to bridge the gap. The award is

worth up to £20,000.

£20,000 Not specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research CouncileFuturesXD meeting award http://efutures.ac.uk/xd/awards/meeting

This is intended to facilitate the building of larger research consortia

comprising researchers from a number of departments and institutions

across the portfolio of information and communications technology.

The award is worth up to £10,000.

£10,000 Not specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research CouncilResearch base funding

http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/routes/rb/Pages/int

ro.aspx

This funding is very flexible, with supported projects ranging from small

travel grants to multi-million-pound research programmes. Grants have

no limit on value or length.

Not Specified Not Specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research CouncilEPSRC-DST Indo-UK initiative

http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/calls/2013/Pages/ds

tindoukinitiative.aspx

Proposals for workshops in rapidly developing and newly emerging

areas of mathematics, where there is a need to evaluate new

developments quickly, are particularly welcome. Funds will usually be

available for travel and subsistence for about 35 people for one week.

Funding for a meeting in 2011 was approximately £21,700.

Not specified Not specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research CouncilOverseas travel grants

http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/routes/int/Pages/ot

gs.aspx

These enable individuals to visit recognised non-UK centres to study

new techniques and to travel from the UK to start or develop

international collaborations. There is no limit on the funding amount or

length of the grant. In addition to travel and subsistence, the principal

investigator can request funds to cover their salary and indirect costs.

Not specified Not specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research Council

Manufacturing the future: call for

investigator-led research projects

http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/calls/2013/Pages/in

vestigatorledresearchprojects.aspx

The aim of the theme is to take research from the UK's science and

engineering base that addresses issues of scaling up processes and

products required for manufacturing impact. First grants as well as

standard research proposals are invited under this call. The total

budget is £5 million.

Not specified Not specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research CouncilFirst grant scheme

http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/routes/firstgrant/Pa

ges/scheme.aspx

This scheme helps new academics apply for research funding at the

start of their careers. Grants are worth up to £125,000 for a maximum

period of two years.

Please contact Jenny (jenny.jennings@bristol.ac.uk) if you are

interested in applying for an EPSRC First Grant.

£125,000 Not specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research CouncilProgramme grants

http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/grants/capacity/pro

gramme/Pages/default.aspx

The scheme provides grants to world-leading research groups to

address significant research challenges. Grants are intended to support

a suite of related research activities focusing on one strategic theme.

Applicants must discuss their suitability for programme grant funding

with an identified EPSRC contact before submitting an outline

application. Grants can be awarded for a duration of up to six years.

Not specified Not specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research CouncilResearch equipment services

http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/calls/open/Pages/ne

wmaterials.aspx

Researchers from UK higher education institutions can apply to use

equipment at several new services. These provide free access at point

of use to UK academic researchers, including travel and

accommodation.

Not specified Not specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research CouncileFuturesXD travel award http://efutures.ac.uk/xd/awards/travel

The aim of this award is to allow researchers from one ICT discipline to

spend a short time in a different institute, or for two researchers to

spend time in each other's institutions. The maximum award is £5,000.

£5,000 Not specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research CouncileFuturesXD staff award http://efutures.ac.uk/xd/awards/staff

This is for carrying out larger scoping or proof-of-concept studies that

require dedicated staff to carry out specific experiments or an extended

visit to a laboratory in order to be immersed in another discipline. Staff

awards are primarily aimed at small teams of researchers from two or

more disciplines who wish to carry out key experiments or

measurements to confirm an initial hypothesis. Awards are worth up to

£60,000.

£60,000 Not specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research CouncileFuturesXD meeting award http://efutures.ac.uk/xd/awards/meeting

These support events specifically aimed at building a research

consortium comprising researchers from a number of departments and

institutions across the information and communication technology

portfolio. The maximum award available is £10,000.

£10,000 Not specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research CouncilBilateral research workshops

http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/grants/network/Pag

es/bilateralworkshops.aspx

These workshops can be held to exchange ideas and expertise

internationally, with the objective of exploring the possibility of more

substantial future collaboration. Funding covers travel and

accommodation expenses of UK participants and, for meetings in the

UK, core meeting costs.

Not specified Not specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research Council

(EPSRC)

Network grantshttp://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/grants/network/net

works/Pages/intro.aspx

The aim of these networks is to create new interdisciplinary research

communities and topics by developing interaction between the

research community and appropriate science, technology and industrial

groups. Funding for a maximum of three years is provided to cover the

operating and support costs of a network.

Not specified Not specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research Council

(EPSRC)

Research base funding http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/grants/rb/Pages/intr

o.aspx

This funding is very flexible, with supported projects ranging from small

value, short-term grants to multi-million pound research programmes.

The majority of proposed research should be within the areas of

engineering and the physical sciences. Grants have no limit on value or

length.

Not specified Not Specified

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research Council

(EPSRC)

Network grantshttp://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/grants/network/net

works/Pages/intro.aspx

The aim of these networks is to create new interdisciplinary research

communities and topics by developing interaction between the

research community and appropriate science, technology and industrial

groups. Funding for a maximum of three years is provided to cover the

operating and support costs of a network. Requests may include the

investigators' salaries, travel and subsistence, and administrative

support.

Not Specified Not specified

EPSRC Overseas Travel Grantshttps://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/howtoapply/routes

/international/otgs/

These grants provide funding for international travel and subsistence to

study new techniques at recognised centres outside the UK, and for

travel to start or develop international collaborations. The scheme may

not be used to support solely conference attendance. There are no

restrictions to recognised research centres you can visit, no matter

what country, as long as it is outside the UK. Funds can cover travel,

subsistence and visa costs, as well as salary and indirect costs of the

Principal Investigator. There is no limit to the amount of funding which

can be applied for, and no closing dates. The success rate for this

scheme is extremely good so eligible proposals are very much

encouraged. Please see the EPSRC website for more information.

Not specified Not specified

Esmée Fairbairn

FoundationFood strand

http://www.esmeefairbairn.org.uk/funding/food.htm

l

Grants support initiatives that aim to promote and demonstrate

reduced usage of harmful pesticides, herbicides, antibiotics and fossil

fuels in food production. There is no set minimum or maximum funding

amount, however grants are rarely worth less than £5,000 or more

than £500,000.

Not Specified Not Specified

Eureka User access call for proposalshttp://www.euminafab.eu/index.php/en/user-

access/proposal-submission

Investigators from research and industry alike may apply to gain fee-

free access to one or more of 37 micro- and nanotechnology fabrication

and characterisation installations across Europe.

Not specified Not specifiedCollated by the Research Development team, RED

Please address queries to Emma Pritchard Emma.Pritchard@bristol.ac.uk

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Funder Programme Link Comments Funding Available Deadline

European Maritime Safety

Agency

Marine pollution expert exchange

programme – EMPOLLEXhttp://emsa.europa.eu/technical-ppr/empollex.html

This aims to give experts in the field of at-sea pollution preparedness

and response the opportunity to visit foreign centres of expertise in

order to exchange experience. The typical duration of an exchange is

from a few days to one week. 75 per cent of costs will be covered by

the European Maritime Safety Agency and 25 per cent is at the expense

of the country sending the expert abroad.

Not Specified Not Specified

European Molecular

Biology OrganisationShort-term fellowships

http://www.embo.org/programmes/fellowships/shor

t-term.html

These enable scientists to visit laboratories in Europe and elsewhere in

the world in order to facilitate valuable collaborations with research

groups applying techniques that are unavailable in the applicant's

laboratory. Fellowships cover travel plus subsistence for visits of one

week to three months.

Not Specified Not Specified

European Molecular

Biology OrganisationShort-term fellowships

http://www.embo.org/programmes/fellowships/shor

t-term.html

These enable scientists to visit laboratories in Europe and elsewhere in

the world in order to facilitate valuable collaborations with research

groups applying techniques that are unavailable in the applicant's

laboratory. Fellowships cover travel plus subsistence for visits of one

week to three months.

Not specified Not specified

European Science

Foundation

Common perspectives for cold

atoms, semiconductor polaritons

and nanoscience – short visit and

exchange grants

http://www.esf.org/coordinating-research/research-

networking-programmes/physical-and-engineering-

sciences-pen/current-research-networking-

programmes/common-perspectives-for-cold-atoms-

semiconductor-polaritons-and-nanoscience-

polatom.html

These enable researchers to pursue collaborative work on Bose-Einstein

condensates, microcavity polaritons, novel light emitters,

entanglement, parametric scattering, cold atoms, nanoscience,

quantum liquids, superfluidity and quantum transport, and

atomtronics. Funding is worth €85 per day, plus travel costs, over a

maximum of 15 days for short visits; and €1,600 per month, plus travel

costs, over a period of 15 days to six months for exchange grants.

€10,100 Not Specified

European Science

Foundation

Holographic methods for strongly

coupled systems – short visit and

exchange grants

http://www.esf.org/index.php?id=8676

These enable researchers to pursue collaborative work on gauge

theory, strongly interacting systems, quantum chromodynamics,

condensed matter physics, and string theory. Funding is worth €85 per

day, plus travel costs, over a maximum of 15 days for short visits; and

€1,600 per month, plus travel costs, over a period of 15 days to six

months for exchange grants.

€10,100 Not Specified

European Science

Foundation

Holographic methods for strongly

coupled systems – science meetings

http://www.esf.org/coordinating-research/research-

networking-programmes/physical-and-engineering-

sciences-pen/current-research-networking-

programmes/holographic-methods-for-strongly-

coupled-systems-holograv.html

Funding supports workshops, conferences or schools with topics

relevant to the programme, and covers travel and accommodation

costs of participants who should not be charged registration fees.

Not specified Not Specified

European Science

Foundation

Common perspectives for cold

atoms, semiconductor polaritons

and nanoscience – science meetings

http://www.esf.org/index.php?id=7368

Funding supports workshops, conferences or schools with topics

relevant to the programme and covers travel and accommodation costs

of participants who should not be charged registration fees.

Not specified Not Specified

European Science

Foundation

New approaches to biochemical

sensing with plasmonic

nanobiophotonics – short visits and

exchange grants

http://www.esf.org/index.php?id=6875

These enable researchers to pursue collaborative work on

nanobiophotonics, biochemical sensing, plasmonics, single molecule

science. Funding is worth €85 per day, plus travel costs, over a

maximum of 15 days for short visits; and €1,600 per month, plus travel

costs, over a period of 15 days to six months for exchange grants.

€10,100 Not specified

European Science

Foundation

Evaluating information access

systems - short visit and exchange

grants

http://www.esf.org/coordinating-research/research-

networking-programmes/physical-and-engineering-

sciences-pen/current-research-networking-

programmes/evaluating-information-access-systems-

elias/application-for-grants-and-activities.html

These enable researchers to pursue collaborative work on valuation

methodology, living laboratories, information access, interactive

information retrieval, and information seeking. Funding is worth €85

per day, plus travel costs, over a maximum of 15 days for short visits;

and €1,600 per month, plus travel costs, over a period of 15 days to six

months for exchange grants.

€10,100 Not specified

European Science

Foundation

Advanced concepts in ab initio

simulations of materials – short visit

and exchange grants

http://www.esf.org/index.php?id=7762

These enable researchers to pursue collaborative work on ab-initio

calculations, density-functional theory and materials sciences. Funding

is worth €85 per day, plus travel costs of up to €500, over a maximum

of 15 days for short visits. Exchange grants provide an allowance of

€1,600 per month, €400 per week or €57 per day, plus travel costs

worth up to €500, over a period of 15 days to six months.

€10,100 Not specified

European Science

Foundation

Integrated dielectric focusing

systems - short visits and exchange

grants

http://www.esf.org/coordinating-research/research-

networking-programmes/physical-and-engineering-

sciences-pen/current-research-networking-

programmes/new-frontiers-in-millimetre-sub-

millimetre-waves-integrated-dielectric-focusing-

systems-newfocus/grants.html

These enable researchers to pursue collaborative work on information

and communication technologies, dielectric focusing systems,

computational electromagnetics, electromagnetic synthesis and

optimisation, and integrated sensors. Funding is worth €85 per day,

plus travel costs, over a maximum of 15 days for short visits; and

€1,600 per month, plus travel costs, over a period of 15 days to six

months for exchange grants.

€10,100 Not Specified

European Science

Foundation

Precision polymer materials science

meetings

http://www.esf.org/activities/research-networking-

programmes/physical-and-engineering-sciences-

pesc/current-research-networking-

programmes/precision-polymer-materials-

p2m/science-meetings.html

Grants support workshops of 10 to 50 participants, conferences of over

50 participants and schools of 30 to 150 participants on topics relating

to precision polymer materials. Funds will primarily support the travel

and accommodation costs of speakers and participants.

Not specified Not specified

European Science

Foundation

Quantitative models of cellular and

developmental biology short visit

grants

http://www.esf.org/activities/research-networking-

programmes/life-earth-and-environmental-sciences-

lesc/current-esf-research-networking-programmes-in-

life-earth-and-environmental-sciences/quantitative-

models-of-cellular-and-developmental-biology-

quantissue/grants/grants-details.html#c85014

Work must be related to the quantitative models of cellular and

developmental biology programme. Grants are directed mainly at

senior researchers, and the stay must be in a country other than the

country of origin. Preference will be given to countries that financially

support the programme. Visits last for up to 15 days.

Not specified Not specified

European Science

Foundation

Evolution of social cognition:

comparisons and integration across

a wide range of human and non-

human animal species lab visits

http://www.compcog.org/index.php?option=com_co

ntent&view=article&id=57&Itemid=54

These enable pre- and postdoctoral students to undertake intensive

research training over the course of a one-week lab visit. CompCog

supports 10 lab visits, covering the costs for six students participating in

each visit.

Not specified Not specified

European Science

Foundation

Earthtime - the European

contribution short visit and

exchange grants

http://www.esf.org/activities/research-networking-

programmes/life-earth-and-environmental-sciences-

lesc/current-esf-research-networking-programmes-in-

life-earth-and-environmental-sciences/earthtime-the-

european-contribution-earthtime-eu/grants/call-for-

applications.html

Grants should foster collaboration between European researchers

working on topics relevant to geochronology and stratigraphy. Short

visit grants provide € 85 per day over a maximum of two weeks.

Exchange grants provide € 400 per week over a maximum of three

months. Both awards provide actual travel expenses, worth up to €

500.

€ 4,100.00 Not specified

European Science

Foundation

Interactions of low-dimensional

topology and geometry with

mathematical physics short visit and

exchange grants

http://www.esf.org/activities/research-networking-

programmes/physical-and-engineering-sciences-

pesc/current-research-networking-

programmes/interactions-of-low-dimensional-

topology-and-geometry-with-mathematical-physics-

itgp.html

Research should address the interactions between topology and

geometry within various fields. Short visit grants include a per diem of

€85 over a maximum of 15 days. Exchange grants include a per diem of

€57 over a maximum of three months. Grants also include actual travel

costs, up to a maximum of €500.

€ 5,744 Not specified

Collated by the Research Development team, RED

Please address queries to Emma Pritchard Emma.Pritchard@bristol.ac.uk

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European Science

Foundation

European child cohort network

short visit and exchange grantshttp://www.eucconet.com/?page_id=11

These enable pre- and postdoctoral researchers to apply to stay in a

country outside their own. Short visit grants provide € 85 per day over

a maximum of 15 days, while exchange grants provide € 57 per day

over 15 days to six months. Travel expenses worth up to € 500 are

reimbursed for both awards.

€ 10,100 Not specified

European Science

Foundation

Quantum spin coherence and

electronics short visit and exchange

grants

http://www.esf.org/activities/research-networking-

programmes/physical-and-engineering-sciences-

pesc/current-research-networking-

programmes/quantum-spin-coherence-and-

electronics/grants.html

QspiCE aims at improving the manipulation and the control of the

electron or hole spin in nanostructures and at analysing and harnessing

the various mechanisms leading to relaxation and decoherence of spin

in nanoscale objects. Short visit grants provide € 85 per day over a

maximum of 15 days, while exchange grants provide € 57 per day over

15 days to six months. Travel expenses worth up to € 500 are

reimbursed for both awards.

€ 10,100.00 Not specified

European Science

Foundation

New physics of compact stars short

visit and exchange grants

http://www.esf.org/activities/research-networking-

programmes/physical-and-engineering-sciences-

pesc/current-research-networking-programmes/the-

new-physics-of-compact-stars-compstar/grants.html

Projects will combine disciplines relating to astronuclear physics and

the physics of compact stars. Short visit grants include a per diem of

€85 over a maximum of 15 days. Exchange grants include a per diem of

€57 over a maximum of six months. Grants also include actual travel

costs, up to a maximum of €500.

€ 10,988 Not specified

European Soft Matter

Infrastructure projectCall for access http://www.esmi-fp7.net/trans

This enables user groups to access the ESMI infrastructure, based in

Europe. ESMI offers the most important experimental and synthesis

techniques and combines world-class infrastructures with cutting edge

scientific expertise through a sophisticated networking programme. The

anticipated JRA will further improve the existing infrastructure.

Computer simulations being of increasing importance for the

understanding and prediction of complex materials. Together with a

platform for disseminating the results and educating a new generation

of young soft matter scientists, ESMI represents an important added

value to the European Research Area in nanoscience, nanotechnology

and materials science. The ESMI infrastructure is available free of

charge, and funding may be provided for cover of travel,

accommodation and subsistence costs for up to two members of the

user group.

Not specified Not specified

European Space AgencyInitiative for ESA telecom

newcomers

http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cf

m?fobjectid=183

This supports small and medium-sized companies through the early

stages of research and the development of services for the satcom

market. Grants are worth up to €200,000 depending on the home

country of the applicant.

€200,000 Not specified

European Space Agency Artes 3-4 products callhttp://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cf

m?fobjectid=29256

Funding supports the development, qualification and demonstration of

products such as a piece of equipment for the platform or payload of a

satellite, a user terminal or a full telecom system integrating a network

with its respective space segment. Funding will cover up to 50 per cent

of eligible costs.

Not specified Not specified

European Space AgencyArtes 5.2 non-competitive industry-

initiated call

http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cf

m?fobjectid=29645

This supports, through co-funding, the development of new

technologies, techniques and system concepts in the area of satellite

communication. Funding will cover up to 75 per cent of eligible costs.

Not specified Not specified

European Space Agency Artes 3-4 products callhttp://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cf

m?fobjectid=29256

Funding supports the development, qualification and demonstration of

products such as a piece of equipment, the platform or payload of a

satellite or a full telecom system integrating a network with its

respective space segment. Alternatively, study proposals may be

submitted, requesting up to EURO 250,000. Funding under this call will

cover up to 50 per cent of eligible costs.

Not specified Not specified

European Space AgencyArtes 5.2 non-competitive industry-

initiated call

http://telecom.esa.int/telecom/www/object/index.cf

m?fobjectid=29645

This supports, through co-funding, the development of new

technologies, techniques and system concepts in the area of satellite

communication. Funding will cover up to 75 per cent of eligible costs.

Not specified Not specified

ExpeER (Experimentation

in Ecosystem Research)Transnational access call

http://www.expeeronline.eu/index.php/access/expee

r-call

This enables researchers and user groups from EU member states and

associated countries to access one or several of the 33 ExpeER

(Experimentation in Ecosystem Research) research sites and facilities

promoting observational, experimental, analytical, and modelling

approaches in ecosystem research. As well as free access, ExpeER will

contribute to travel, accommodation and operational costs. Only one

person will be reimbursed for each visit.

Not specified Not specified

Experimental Psychology

Society

Grants for postgraduate and

postdoctoral workshops

http://www.eps.ac.uk/index.php/postgraduate-and-

postdoctoral-workshop-grants

These aim to bring together postgraduate students or junior

postdoctoral researchers, within two years of their PhD, who are

working on a particular topic or wish to learn about a particular

technique. The maximum grant for a one-day meeting will normally be

£1,200 and for a two-day workshop £2,500 and to be organised by a

more senior researcher, who need not be a member of the EPS..

£2,500 Not specified

Food and Agriculture

Organization of the United

Nations

Forest law enforcement, governance

and trade support programme –

direct assistance

http://www.fao.org/in-action/eu-fao-flegt-

programme/available-assistance/direct-

assistance/en/

This programme aims to improve forest governance and law

enforcement and to encourage sustainable management of forests.

Funding is worth up to USD 55,000 per project.

USD 55,000 Not specified

Forces in Mind Trust Research grants http://www.fim-trust.org/how-to-apply-top-menu

These are for research projects that improve the understanding of

transition and the welfare support provided to service men, women,

veterans and their families.

Not specified Not specified

Found AnimalsMichelson grants in reproductive

biologyhttp://michelson.foundanimals.org/michelson-grants

The foundation seeks proposals for up to US$250,000 per year for up to

three years of funding in pursuit of a single dose, lifetime non-surgical

sterilisation product or technology for use in male and female dogs and

cats that also ablates sex steroids or their action.

$750000 Not specified

Fritz Thyssen Stiftung –

Fritz Thyssen FoundationStipends

http://www.fritz-thyssen-stiftung.de/funding/types-

of-support/stipends/?L=1

These support junior scholars with doctoral degrees to undertake a

research project. An application can be filed in the following areas of

support:

History, Language & Culture

The interdisciplinary field "Image and Imagery"

State, Economy and Society

The interdisciplinary field "International Relations"

Medicine and the Natural Sciences

The stipend comprises a basic payment of €1,800 per month plus

additional payments for material, travel and living costs and child care

for up to two years. The applicant should generally not have received

his or her doctoral degree more than one or two years previously.

The planned project should generally comprise a period of one to two

years.

Not specified Not Specified

Collated by the Research Development team, RED

Please address queries to Emma Pritchard Emma.Pritchard@bristol.ac.uk

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Funder Programme Link Comments Funding Available Deadline

German Academic

Exchange Service

DAAD/Roche Diagnostics

postdoctoral programme

https://www.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/daten

bank/en/21148-scholarship-

database/?status=&origin=&subjectGrps=&daad=&q=

roche&page=1&detail=10000035

This offers scholarships for advanced research placements at the

biotechnology centre in Penzberg, Germany. Funding includes a

monthly allowance of €2,250, a supplementary family allowance, travel

costs, insurance and a German language course. Scholarships have a

duration of 12 months, with a possible extension of a further 12

months.

Not specified Not Specified

German Federal

Environmental FoundationEnvironment grants https://www.dbu.de/2544.html

This supports innovative and solution orientated model projects for the

protection of the environment, including ecological, economic, social

and cultural aspects. Eligible costs for funding includes gross wages,

general and overhead expenses, material costs, contracts with third

parties and external services, travel costs, and on location auditing.

Not specified Not specified

German Research

FoundationHeisenberg programme

http://www.dfg.de/en/research_funding/programme

s/individual/heisenberg/index.html

This provides young researchers who are qualified for a professorship

with the opportunity to prepare for a leading position in science and

research, and to use the time to work on an advanced research topic.

There are both professorships and fellowships available in the

programme.

Not specified Not Specified

GlaxoSmithKline Discovery Fast Track Challenge http://openinnovation.gsk.com/

This is a great opportunity to gain access to GSK’s scientific resources

and expertise—helping to turn novel drug development concepts into

new medicines. If your concept is chosen, we’ll work together to

discover new pharmacologically active molecules via High Throughput

Screening and/or Encoded Library Technology. Successful results could

lead to a partnership with GSK for the development of a new medicine.

Not Specified Not Specified

Global Innovation Fund Global innovation fund http://www.globalinnovation.fund/stages-financing

Funding supports innovative, cost-effective solutions that address any

major development challenge in any country or countries in the

developing world. GIF supports social innovations in any of the sectors

listed below or any other sector relevant to international development:

We define ‘innovation’ broadly to include new business models, policy

practices, technologies, behavioural insights, or ways of delivering

products and services that benefit the poor in developing countries --

any solution that has potential to address an important development

problem more effectively than existing approaches. Grants are worth

between US$230,000 and US$15 million depending on the type of

innovation stage funding is requested for.

$15,000,000 Not specified

Guarantors of Brain Brain entry scholarshiphttp://www.guarantorsofbrain.org/index.php?conten

t=info

This provides transitional funding support for early career clinicians.

The Entry Fellowship is intended to provide transitional funding at

entry from the early specialist training grades, prior to obtaining a

research training fellowship (ie. prior to a PhD). Applicants for the Brain

Entry Fellowships must be eligible for, or engaged in, specialty higher

specialist training in Neurology or a related specialty in the UK

(including MRCP or equivalent). The candidate must be able to

demonstrate the intention to have a career in clinical neurology or

related specialties, plus the intention and aptitude to secure a

definitive training post, research fellowship or lectureship in clinical

neurology or related specialties in the UK. The scholarship is for up to

one year and consists of a full-time salary of up to £60,000.

£60,000 Not specified

Guarantors of Brain Post doctoral fellowshiphttp://www.guarantorsofbrain.org/index.php?conten

t=info

This provides transitional funding support for early career clinicians.

The Post Doctorial Fellowship may be undertaken on completion of a

higher degree and while waiting for an SpR post, or at a later stage in

training but before completion of the CCT. In exceptional

circumstances, the Guarantors of Brain may appoint a candidate at the

end of their neurology (or related specialty) training who wishes to

undertake a further period of research. The scholarship is for up to one

year and consists of a full-time salary of up to £60,000.

£60,000 Not specified

Guarantors of BrainSalary support for trainee

neurologists in basic neuroscience

http://www.guarantorsofbrain.org/index.php?conten

t=info

This scheme supports young clinicians intending to pursue careers in

neurology who wish to combine clinical training with research.

Bursaries are tenable for up to three years.

Not Specified Not specified

Guarantors of BrainSalary support for trainee

neurologists

http://www.guarantorsofbrain.org/index.php?conten

t=info

This scheme supports young clinicians intending to pursue careers in

neurology who wish to combine clinical training with research.

Bursaries last up to three years.

Not specified Not specified

GW4

Building Communities

Initiator funds (round 5) and

Accelerator funds (round 4)

http://gw4.ac.uk/building-communities/

Deadlines will be announced shortly but are expected to be in mid

December.

Please note that due to work on the GW4 five year strategic review, the

amount of funding available for these rounds will be limited. We urge

applicants, therefore, to read please the revised website guidance

carefully and seek advice and support from the GW4 Programme

Managers.

Not specified Not Specified

Collated by the Research Development team, RED

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Funder Programme Link Comments Funding Available Deadline

Heritage Lottery Fund Heritage grantshttp://www.hlf.org.uk/apply/application-deadlines-

and-funding-decisions

These support projects related to national, regional or local heritage in

the UK. Heritage includes many different things from the past that we

value and want to pass on to future generations, for example:

archaeological sites;

collections of objects, books or documents in museums, libraries or

archives; cultural traditions such as stories, festivals, crafts, music,

dance and costumes; historic buildings; histories of people and

communities; histories of places and events; the heritage of languages

and dialects; natural and designed landscapes

and gardens; people’s memories and experiences (often recorded as

‘oral history’); places and objects linked to our industrial, maritime and

transport history; and natural heritage including habitats, species and

geology. Grants are for more than £100,000. Projects should have a

duration of up to five years.

Not Specified Not Specified

Higher Education Funding

Council for EnglandCatalyst fund http://www.hefce.ac.uk/whatwedo/invest/funds/cf/

This will help deliver strategic aims for higher education across

research, teaching and knowledge exchange in the new fees and

funding system. HEFCE will commit up to £45 million in annual funding.

If you are interested in applying for this call, please discuss with your

Faculty Dean in the first instance.

Not specified Not specified

Humane Slaughter

AssociationResearch grants http://www.hsa.org.uk/grants--awards/grants

These support projects aiming to improve animal welfare during

transport, at market and at slaughter. Previous grants have ranged

from £750 to £5,600.

Not specified Not specified

Imperial College London MIT -Imperial Seed Fund

http://www.imperial.ac.uk/admin-

services/international-relations/mit-imperial-seed-

fund/

Highlight notice

The MIT-Imperial Seed Fund will support early-stage collaboration

among academics, researchers and students at MIT and Imperial by

facilitating exchange between participating research groups through

provision of grants to cover workshops, meetings and other travel costs.

Priority will be given to projects that:

-demonstrate a balanced collaboration between MIT and Imperial

-are new or are entering a new phase

-involve students and young scientists

-are likely to be sustainable beyond the grant period

£20,000 - £35,000 Not specified

INFRAVEC Call for access http://infravec.eu/index.pl?pos=03.01

This enables researchers investigating the genetic control of mosquitos

transmitting diseases to humans to access research infrastructure

outside their own countries. Access includes logistical, technological

and scientific support, basic consumables and any specific training that

is normally provided to external researchers using the infrastructure.

Not specified Not Specified

Inspire Foundation Research grantshttp://www.inspire-foundation.org.uk/research-

application-for-funding/

These aim to promote research into the development of practical

systems for people with damage to the spinal cord by the use of the

latest advances in electronic, mechanical and medical technology. In

particular the Foundation is interested in the in the ‘here and now’

issues and how we can exploit the latest technology to facilitate quality

of life measures for those living with tetraplegia and paraplegia. Areas

of interest include:

•Bladder function

•Bowel function

•Enablement for Tetraplegics especially hand function

•Mobility for Paraplegics

•Pain management

•Pressure sores

•Sexual function

If interested in applying you are advised to make contact with the

Executive Director to outline your proposed project. Applicants should

not submit a full Application unless invited to do so.

Not specified Not Specified

Institut CuriePostdoctoral fellowship for foreign

scientists

http://curie.fr/en/training/scientists-

welcoming/postdoctoral-fellows-002290

This is aimed at young foreign postdoctoral researchers who are

interested in pursuing their research in one of the research centre

laboratories. The grant is determined according to the applicant's age

and experience and is available for a period of one year.

Not specified Not Specified

Institut Laue Langevin Director's discretion timehttp://www.ill.eu/users/applying-for-

beamtime/other-types-of-access/

This option allows scientists to obtain beamtime quickly, without going

through the peer-review procedureNot specified Not Specified

Institute of Mathematics

and its ApplicationsSmall grant scheme

http://www.ima.org.uk/about_us/support_and_grant

s/small_grant_scheme.cfm.html

This aims to facilitate research activity in all areas of applicable

mathematics. Grants are worth up to £600. Applicants who wish to

organise a conference with a mathematical theme may apply for grants

of up to £1,200. The annual budget is currently £12,000.

£12,000 Not Specified

Institute of Mathematics

and its ApplicationsSmall grant scheme

http://www.ima.org.uk/about_us/support_and_grant

s/small_grant_scheme.cfm

The scheme aims to facilitate research activity in all areas of applicable

mathematics. Grants are worth up to £600. Applicants who wish to

organise a conference with a mathematical theme may apply for grants

of up to £1,200.

Not specified Not specified

Institute of Photonic

SciencesTenure-track group leaders http://jobs.icfo.eu/index.php?detail=61

These support young scientists aiming to start and lead an independent

research group. The programme offers generous start up packages,

state of the art laboratories and engineering support. There are several

positions available.

Not specified Not Specified

InstructiNEXT access to structural biology

facilitieshttp://www.inext-eu.org/about-inext/

Funding enables candidates to access iNEXT facilities in order to

undertake structural biology research. Projects must be translational,

meaning they must relate to structural biology research with

applications in biomedical, biotechnological, biomaterial, food or

environment research.

Not Specified Not Specified

Integrated Infrastructure

Initiative for Neutron

Scattering and Muon

Spectroscopy

Transnational access call http://nmi3.eu/about-nmi3/access-programme.html

This provides access to major national neutron and muon sources in

Europe. Facilities are available in Germany, Hungary, UK, France, Czech

Republic, the Netherlands and Switzerland. Funding provides free

access, as well as support for travel and subsistence expenses for one

young scientist per experiment.

Not specified Not Specified

Integrated Infrastructure

Initiative for Neutron

Scattering and Muon

Spectroscopy

Transnational access call http://nmi3.eu/about-nmi3/access-programme.html

This provides access to major national neutron and muon sources in

Europe. Facilities are available in Germany, Hungary, UK, France, Czech

Republic, the Netherlands and Switzerland. Funding provides free

access, as well as support for travel and subsistence expenses for one

young scientist per experiment. It is also possible to obtain funding to

send samples and subsequently receive the data without a visit to the

facility.

Not specified Not specified

Integrated Network on

Climate Research on

Shrubland Ecosystems

Call for transnational accesshttp://increase.ku.dk/transnational_access/call_for_p

roposals/

This enables user groups from EU member states and associated

countries to access Increase's sites in Denmark, the UK, Hungary, the

Netherlands and Italy. The infrastructure consist of field-scale climate

manipulation facilities for research of climate change effects on

terrestrial ecosystems. As well as free access, Increase will also cover

core measurements, technical support and travel funds relating to visits

by users.

Not specified Not specified

Collated by the Research Development team, RED

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Funder Programme Link Comments Funding Available Deadline

Integrated Network on

Climate Research on

Shrubland Ecosystems

Call for transnational access

http://www.increase-

infrastructure.eu/Transnational_access/Call_for_prop

osals.aspx

This enables user groups from EU member states and associated

countries to access Increase's sites in Denmark, the UK, Hungary, the

Netherlands and Italy. The infrastructure consist of field-scale climate

manipulation facilities for research of climate change effects on

terrestrial ecosystems. As well as free access, Increase will also cover

core measurements, technical support and travel funds relating to visits

by users.

Not specified Not specified

International Union of

Geodesy and Geophysics

Sponsorship of meetings and

workshops

http://www.iugg.org/IAGA/iaga_pages/meetings/me

etings.htm

Grants support regional meetings and workshops that can help to

increase the opportunities for involvement in the association's

activities, especially for students, young scientists and scientists in

developing countries.

Not specified Not Specified

International Union of

Pure and Applied ChemistryIUPAC project funding http://www.iupac.org/home/projects.html

These support projects that are related to the needs of chemists in the

world and to the role of chemistry for the needs of humankind, and

which are best approached by an international team. While there is no

limit to the size of the project, most projects will be funded for less

than US$5,000.

$5,000 Not specified

James S McDonnell

FoundationCollaborative activity awards http://www.jsmf.org/apply/collaborative/index.htm

These aim to initiate interdisciplinary discussions on problems or issues,

launch interdisciplinary research networks, or fund communities of

researchers and practitioners dedicated to developing new methods,

tools, and applications of basic research to applied problems in brain

research. A maximum institutional base salary of US$200,000 may be

used for salary requests.

Not specified Not specified

James S McDonnell

Foundation

21st century science initiative -

collaborative activity awardshttp://www.jsmf.org/apply/collaborative/index.htm

These awards are intended to initiate interdisciplinary discussions on

problems or issues, to help launch interdisciplinary research networks,

or to fund communities of researchers/practitioners dedicated to

developing new methods, tools, and applications of basic research to

applied problems. the focus of the collaborative activity must meet

the program guidelines for one of the following program areas:

Studying Complex Systems

Understanding Human Cognition

Not specified Not specified

Juvenile Diabetes Research

Foundation International

Industry discovery and development

partnerships

http://grantcenter.jdrf.org/grant-center/industry-

partnerships/

These provide support to companies or for-profit entities for research

and development projects on novel therapeutic approaches for

diagnosis, prevention or treatment of type 1 diabetes and its

complications. Funding is available for a period of up to three years.

Not Specified Not Specified

Juvenile Diabetes Research

Foundation International

Industry discovery and development

partnershipshttp://jdrf.org/grant-center/industry-partnerships/

These provide support to companies or for-profit entities for research

and development projects on novel therapeutic approaches for

diagnosis, prevention or treatment of type 1 diabetes and its

complications. Funding is available for a period of up to three years.

Applications must be business led in collaboration with academic

researchers.

Not specified Not specified

Laue-Langevin Institute –

Institut Laue-LangevinDirector's discretion time

http://www.ill.eu/users/applying-for-

beamtime/other-types-of-access/

This enables scientists to obtain beam-time (neutron science and

technology) quickly, without going through the peer-review procedure.

This is normally used for hot topics, new ideas, tests and new users.

Not Specified Not Specified

Laura Crane Youth Cancer

TrustResearch funding

http://www.lauracranetrust.org/about-us/how-

funds-are-used.aspx

This supports research projects on cancer affecting teenagers and

young people between the age of 13 and 24, which aim to bring

increased understanding of cancer in this age group, improved

treatments and save more lives. The funding amount is not fixed and is

dependent on the research project.

Not Specified Not Specified

Leverhulme Trust Research project grants http://www.leverhulme.ac.uk/funding/RPG/RPG.cfm

These support innovative and original research projects where the

choice of research theme and design lies entirely with the applicant.

Grants are worth up to £500,000 each and may be held for up to five

years. There are no deadlines for Outline Applications, and their

assessment is normally completed within three months. Please see the

website for the Detailed Application deadline dates.

£500,000 Not Specified

Leverhulme Trust International networks http://www.leverhulme.ac.uk/funding/IN/IN.cfm

These enable a principal investigator to lead a research project where

its successful completion depends on the participation of relevant

overseas institutions. Network awards are normally worth up to

£125,000 each for a maximum period of three years.

Not Specified Not Specified

Leverhulme Trust Research project grants http://www.leverhulme.ac.uk/funding/RPG/RPG.cfm

These support innovative and original research projects where the

choice of research theme and design lies entirely with the applicant.

Grants may be held for up to five years for a maximum sum of

£500,000.

£500,000 Not specified

Leverhulme Trust International networks http://www.leverhulme.ac.uk/funding/IN/IN.cfm

These enable a principal investigator based in the UK to lead a research

project where its successful completion depends on the participation of

relevant overseas institutions. The network award is normally worth up

to £125,000 for a maximum of three years, though requests for higher

amounts may be made.

Not Specified Not Specified

Leverhulme Trust Research project grants http://www.leverhulme.ac.uk/funding/RPG/RPG.cfm

These support innovative and original research projects where the

choice of research theme and design lies entirely with the applicant.

Grants may be held for up to five years for a maximum sum of

£500,000. The great majority of these grants are awarded for sums of

up to £250,000 over a duration of two to three years.

£500,000 Not specified

Leverhulme Trust Artists in residence http://www.leverhulme.ac.uk/funding/AIR/AIR.cfm

The programme supports the residency of an artist of any kind or

nationality in a UK institution to foster a creative collaboration

between the artist and the institutions staff or students. The term

‘artist’ encompasses visual artists, creative writers, musicians, poets

and other producers of original creative work. The maximum total cost

can be up to £15,000 overall for a typical residency of 10 months.

£15,000 Not specified

Livestock Emissions and

Abatement Research

Network (LEARN)

Global Research Alliance senior

scientist award

http://livestockemissions.net/FundingOpportunities/t

abid/61/Default.aspx

This award enables collaboration on livestock emissionsrelated

research projects between senior scientists from GRA member

countries and New Zealand. Successful applicants will be awarded up to

$30,000 for living expenses, up to $5,000 for airfares and insurance,

and up to $5,000 to cover any additional research costs.

$40,000 Not Specified

London Mathematical

SocietyResearch workshop grants

http://www.lms.ac.uk/grants/research-workshops-

grants

These support research workshops held in the UK to provide an

opportunity for a small group of active researchers to work together on

a specialised topic for a concentrated period. Grants are typically worth

between £3,000 and £5,000, although applications ranging from £1,000

to £10,000 are considered.

£10,000 Not specified

Collated by the Research Development team, RED

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Funder Programme Link Comments Funding Available Deadline

Ludvig og Sara Elsass Fond Grants http://elsassfonden.dk/ansogninger/hvad-stottes/

These aim to improve the lives of people with cerebral palsy through

research.

Medical, pedagogical, therapeutic, social and other research and

practical application of research results are also supported with a view

to improving the health and living conditions of people with special

needs.

Not Specified Not Specified

ME Research UK Research grants http://www.meresearch.org.uk/research/funding/

These fund novel clinical and biomedical studies that help unravel the

biology of myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome, and

studies that may point towards therapeutic strategies. Grants may

cover medical equipment, consumables associated with laboratory

tests or salaries.

Not specified Not Specified

ME Research UK Research grants http://www.meresearch.org.uk/research/funding/

These fund novel clinical and biomedical studies that help unravel the

biology of myalgic encephalomyelitis and chronic fatigue syndrome,

and studies that may point towards therapeutic strategies. Grants may

cover medical equipment, consumables associated with laboratory

tests, or salaries.

Not Specified Not specified

Medical Research Council Radiation oncology and biology

http://www.mrc.ac.uk/funding/how-we-fund-

research/highlight-notices/radiation-oncology-

biology/

Proposals may cover the spectrum of research from studies that explore

important cellular and molecular mechanisms, through to more

translational medical research that would underpin the development of

new health interventions.

Not Specified Not Specified

Medical Research Council Radiation oncology and biology

http://www.mrc.ac.uk/funding/how-we-fund-

research/highlight-notices/radiation-oncology-

biology/

This is a highlight notice rather than a specific call. Highlight notices are

used to alert researchers to areas of biomedical science that are

currently a high priority for the MRC. They do not have a separate

budget; applications should be submitted to the relevant research

board or panel in accordance with MRC standard deadlines.

Proposals may cover the spectrum of research from studies that explore

important cellular and molecular mechanisms, through to more

translational medical research that would underpin the development of

new health interventions.

Not specified Not specified

Medical Research CouncilEnvironmental exposure and chronic

disease highlight notice

http://www.mrc.ac.uk/funding/how-we-fund-

research/highlight-notices/environmental-exposure-

chronic-disease/

This call supports research that enhances the knowledge base relating

to the environmental impact on chronic disease, and that capitalises on

advanced research approaches in environmental epidemiology,

molecular genetics and novel measurement technologies.

Not specified Not specified

Medical Research CouncilEnvironmental exposure and chronic

disease highlight notice

http://www.mrc.ac.uk/funding/how-we-fund-

research/highlight-notices/environmental-exposure-

chronic-disease/

This supports research that enhances the knowledge base relating to

the environmental impact on chronic disease, and that capitalises on

advanced research approaches in environmental epidemiology,

molecular genetics and novel measurement technologies.

Not Specified Not Specified

Medical Research Council

Chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic

encephalomyelitis – cross-board

highlight notice

http://www.mrc.ac.uk/funding/how-we-fund-

research/highlight-notices/cfsme-highight-notice/

Proposals should address the mechanisms underlying chronic changes

related to CFS/ME in immune dysregulation, pain, neuropathology,

mechanisms of CFS/ME in children and improved sub-phenotyping and

stratification of CFS/ME.

Not Specified Not specified

Medical Research CouncilAlexander Fleming dissemination

scheme

http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Sciencesociety/MRF/MRFopp/

Fleming/index.htm

This scheme provides funding to support the dissemination of MRC and

Medical Research Foundation-funded research results beyond the

scientific peer reviewed press, to patients, participants, practitioners

and policy makers. Maximum funding amount is £30,000. Awards are

unlikely to last for longer than one year.

£30,000 Not specified

Medical Research Council

Chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic

encephalomyelitis: cross-board

highlight notice

http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Fundingopportunities/Highlig

htnotices/CFSME/MRC001747

Proposals should address the mechanisms underlying chronic changes

related to CFS/ME in immune dysregulation, pain, neuropathology,

mechanisms of CFS/ME in children and improved sub-phenotyping and

stratification of CFS/ME.

Not specified Not specified

Medical Research Council Partnership awards

http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Fundingopportunities/Fellows

hips/WorkingwithIndustry/MRCFellowship-

PartnershipAward/index.htm

The awards offer both financial and advisory support for existing MRC

fellows. These aim to stimulate collaborative, mutually beneficial

research and partnership between industry and academia and to

enhance MRC fellows' development as research leaders. There is no

financial cap on the awards, however, the council does not anticipate

applications exceeding £200,000.

Not specified Not specified

Medical Research CouncilEnvironmental exposure and chronic

disease highlight notice

http://www.mrc.ac.uk/Fundingopportunities/Highlig

htnotices/exposure/MRC008961

This is for research that will offer a better understanding between

environmental exposures and health effects, The relationship between

humans and the environment in areas such as air and water pollution,

changing patterns of infectious disease, allocation of natural resources,

housing, food security, obesity and traffic all require cross-disciplinary

solutions, to inform risk assessment by policymakers and individuals,

and facilitate the development of strategies for the prevention of

diseases.

Not specified Not specified

Medical Research Council/

Biotechnology and

Biological Sciences

Research Council

BBSRC/MRC joint research highlight

on Mechanistic Research in

Nutrition.

http://www.mrc.ac.uk/funding/how-we-fund-

research/highlight-notices/mechanistic-research-in-

nutrition/?nav=sidebar

The highlight invites researchers from a range of backgrounds to apply

their expertise to understand how diet and nutritional components act

at a molecular, cellular and systems level to influence physiological and

pathological processes. It follows publication of the Cross-Council vision

for Food, Nutrition and Health Research and BBSRC’s Strategic

Framework for Research in Food, Nutrition and Health, and welcomes

cross-Council proposals.

Please note that funding for the highlight is not ring-fenced; successful

applications will be funded through BBSRC Responsive Mode (15RM3)

or MRC’s normal deadlines and funding schemes. However, strategic

relevance to the highlight will be one of the criteria considered during

the review process.

Not Specified Not Specified

Middle East Desalination

Research Center

Research and development project

funding

http://www.medrc.org/index.cfm?area=research&pa

ge=Research_Program&pf=solarnew1

This supports basic and applied research and development projects in

water desalination and supporting fields, with the overall objective to

reduce the cost of desalination. The recipient is expected to provide at

least 50 per cent of the total project costs.

Not specified Not specified

Ministry of DefenceInnovation Initiative to bring future-

tech and ideas to the Armed Forces

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/innovation-

initiative-to-bring-future-tech-and-ideas-to-the-

armed-

forces","https://www.gov.uk/government/news/inno

vation-initiative-to-bring-future-tech-and-ideas-to-

the-armed-force

Highlight noticeThis government initiative will support futuristic

technology other smart solution that will transform how defence deals

with the challenges of tomorrow, to gain critical advantage for our

defence and security forces. An Innovation and Research Insights Unit

(IRIS) will anticipate emerging trends in technology and analyse the

implications for UK Defence and Security, informing critical decisions to

maintain our military advantage. The best and brightest individuals and

companies will be invited to pitch to a dragon’s den style panel, backed

by a fund of around £800m over 10 years. Once strategy and

investment decisions have been taken, a dedicated hub will act as a

‘defence and security accelerator’, ensuring that innovative solutions to

our most pressing national security challenges are developed at pace to

stay ahead of our adversaries. More details will available when the full

call is launched in September.

Not Specified Not Specified

Collated by the Research Development team, RED

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Funder Programme Link Comments Funding Available Deadline

Morris Animal FoundationBetty White wildlife rapid response

fund

http://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/for-grant-

seekers/maf-rapid-response-fund.html

This fund enables wildlife researchers to respond in a timely manner to

unexpected events that result in the immediate need for animal health

research. Grants range between US$5,000 and US$20,000. In

exceptional cases, grants up to US$50,000 may be considered.

$50,000 Not specified

Morris Animal FoundationBetty White wildlife rapid response

fund

http://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/for-grant-

seekers/maf-rapid-response-fund.html

This fund enables wildlife researchers to respond in a timely manner to

unexpected events that result in the immediate need for animal health

research. Grants range between US$5,000 and US$20,000. In

exceptional cases, grants up to US$50,000 may be considered.

$50,000 Not specified

MRC, ESRC, BBSRC and the

National Natural Science

Foundation of China (NSFC)

UK-China Antimicrobial Resistance

Initiative: Pre-announcement and

Workshop

http://www.mrc.ac.uk/funding/browse/uk-china-

antimicrobial-resistance-initiative/

The objective of this call will be to deliver significant 2-3 year research

funding for internationally competitive and innovative collaborative

projects between researchers from China and the UKthat will allow the

pursuit of shared research interests. Before the call is announced the

funding agencies will hold a joint workshop on 24-26 November 2015 in

Shanghai, China, with the aim of scoping and refining the call topic. It

will also offer an opportunity to bring UK and Chinese researchers

together to further understanding of the antibacterial resistance

research landscape. MRC, BBSRC and ESRC now invite expressions of

interest from UK based academic experts who would be interested in

attending the workshop in Shanghai, China on 24-26 November 2015.

Reasonable travel and subsistence costs will be covered by the research

councils. It is currently anticipated that the research call will launch in

early December 2015 (following the workshop) with a deadline for

applications in mid-February 2016.

Not Specified Not Specified

National Endowment for

Science, Technology and

the Arts (NESTA)

Digital R&D fund for the arts -

expressions of interest

http://artsdigitalrnd.org.uk/content/about-digital-rd-

fund

This fund supports research and development projects that use digital

technology to enhance audience reach and explore new business

models for organisations with arts projects. The fund is worth £7

million in total, with individual funding worth up to £125,000.

£125,000 Not specified

National Geographic

SocietyBig cats initiative

http://images.nationalgeographic.com/wpf/media-

content/file/Big-Cats-Initiative_RFP_March2012-

cb1332448215.pdf

This seeks to advance the understanding and conservation of the

world's big cat populations, protecting and restoring them and their

habitats via an interconnected series of innovative field-based, action-

oriented strategic programmes. Projects currently funded range from

US$10,000 to US$50,000.

Not specified Not specified

National Institute for

Health Research (NIHR)

Antimicrobial Resistance Themed

Call

http://www.themedcalls.nihr.ac.uk/amr/meet-the-

programmes

This call is intended to cover all aspects of translational, clinical and

public health research that could through new developments or

changes in practice, contribute to a reduction in the development and

spread in humans of organisms with antimicrobial resistance, and

infection.

The eight NIHR managed research programmes participating in this call

(Efficacy and Mechanism Evaluation Programme; Health Services and

Delivery Research Programme; Health Technology Assessment

Programme; Invention for Innovation Programme; Programme Grants

for Applied Research; Public Health Research Programme; Research for

Patient Benefit Programme; and NIHR Fellowships) can be seen on the

website.

Various Not specified

Natural Environment

Research Council

Biodiversity and ecosystem service

sustainability (BESS) workshop

grants

http://www.nerc.ac.uk/research/funded/programme

s/bess/news/workshops/

These are for hosting workshops in any area of biodiversity and

sustainable natural resource management. Grants are worth up to

£8,000 per workshop or series of workshops.

£8,000 Not Specified

Natural Environment

Research CouncilFollow-on fund pathfinder grants

http://www.nerc.ac.uk/funding/available/schemes/fo

llowon/pathfinder/

These help researchers undertake the preliminary work required to

apply for a follow-on grant. Grants are usually between £7,000 and

£10,000 at 100 per cent full economic costing but may be worth up to

£20,000.

£20,000 Not Specified

Natural Environment

Research CouncilUrgency grants

http://www.nerc.ac.uk/funding/available/researchgr

ants/urgency/

These allow scientists to respond rapidly to unexpected and transient

events affecting the environment. The maximum total project funding

is £65,000, and NERC will fund up to 80 per cent of full economic costs.

Projects may last for up to 12 months.

£52,000 Not specified

Natural Environment

Research Council

Polar ship research opportunities –

marine facilities planning

https://www.bas.ac.uk/science/polar-ship-research-

opportunities/

These support scientists who have secured research funding and

require access to work onboard polar research ships. Scientists may

apply for access to NERC ships, the National Marine Equipment Pool,

and the National Marine Facilities Sea Systems technical staff and

equipment support facilities.

Not Specified Not Specified

Natural Environment

Research Council

Understanding the Impacts of the

Current El Niño Event

Highlight notice

ERC and the Department for International Development (DFID) will

shortly be inviting proposals for a new £4m collaborative research

programme on 'Understanding the Impacts of the Current El Niño

Event'.

Applications will be invited for small projects worth up to £300k and

lasting up to 18 months duration to study the impacts of the current El

Niño event in developing countries. The programme will aim to

advance our understanding of the impacts of the current El Niño in low-

and middle-income countries to increase preparedness and resilience

to future events.

Proposals will have to show that there is an urgent need to collect

novel data relating to the local and regional impacts of the current El

Niño and where such impacts can be expected to have humanitarian

and/or development implications. All projects are required to have a

principal investigator based in a UK research organisation eligible for

NERC funding. Co-investigators and researchers based in other

organisations, including in low- and middle-income countries, are

welcome but will receive funding through the lead research

organisation.

up to £300,000 Not Specified

Natural Environment

Research CouncilUrgency applications

http://www.nerc.ac.uk/funding/available/researchgr

ants/urgency/

These allow scientists to respond rapidly to unexpected and transient

events affecting the environment. The maximum total project funding

is £65,000, and NERC will fund up to 80 per cent of full economic costs.

Projects may last for up to 12 months.

£52,000 Not Specified

Natural Environment

Research CouncilUrgency applications

http://www.nerc.ac.uk/funding/available/researchgr

ants/typesofaward/urgency.asp

These are prompted by unexpected and transient scientific

opportunities such as earthquakes, drought, temporary exposure or

short-timescale events in an ecosystem. The maximum total project

funding is £65,000, and NERC will fund up to 80 per cent of full

economic costs.

£52,000 Not specified

Natural Environment

Research Council

Biodiversity and ecosystem service

sustainability workshop grants

http://www.nerc.ac.uk/research/programmes/bess/e

vents/workshops.asp

These are for hosting workshops in any area of the biodiversity and

ecosystems service sustainability programme. Grants are worth up to

£8,000.

£8,000 Not specified

Natural Environment

Research CouncilWork shadow placements

http://www.nerc.ac.uk/site/guides/policymakers/wor

kshadow.asp

This scheme provides opportunities for researchers to undertake a work

shadow placement with a partner organisation that is a relevant user of

NERC research, such as a government department, public agency or

charity. Funding is available to cover travel and subsistence costs, up to

a maximum of £2,000.

£2,000 Not specified

Collated by the Research Development team, RED

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Funder Programme Link Comments Funding Available Deadline

Natural Environment

Research Council

Integrated ocean drilling

programme: post-cruise support

http://www.nerc.ac.uk/research/programmes/ukiodp

/grants/postcruise.asp

This scheme provides additional support for postdoctoral research

assistants and postgraduate research assistants who sail with the

integrated ocean drilling programme on behalf of the UK. Grants are

worth up to £21,000 for PhD candidates and up to £25,000 for

postdoctoral candidates.

£25,000 Not specified

Natural Environment

Research CouncilUrgency applications

http://www.nerc.ac.uk/funding/available/researchgr

ants/typesofaward/urgency.asp

These are usually prompted by unexpected and transient scientific

opportunities such as earthquakes, drought, temporary exposure or

short-timescale events in an ecosystem. The maximum funding that

may be applied for is £65,000 at full economic cost, of which 80 per

cent will be funded.

£65,000 Not specified

Natural Environment

Research Council (NERC)

Algal bioenergy special interest

group: postdoctoral research fellows

http://www.nerc.ac.uk/research/programmes/algal/e

vents/ao.asp

One fellowship will be awarded for work on microalgae and one for

work on macroalgae, with a view to understanding the opportunities

and risks to the quality of freshwater and marine environments of using

algal biomass as a source of renewable energy. Fellowships will be

awarded for two years and will each be funded at a maximum cost at

80 per cent full economic cost of £90,000 per annum.

£180,000 Not Specified

Natural Sciences and

Engineering Research

Council of Canada

Visiting fellowships in Canadian

government laboratories

http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-

Etudiants/PD-NP/Laboratories-

Laboratoires/index_eng.asp

This programme provides talented postdoctoral scientists in natural

sciences or engineering with an opportunity to work in a Canadian

government laboratory or research institution for a period of up to

three years. The award is worth $47,234 per annum.

$141,702 Not Specified

Natural Sciences and

Engineering Research

Council of Canada –

Conseil de Recherches en

Sciences Naturelles et en

Génie du Canada

Visiting fellowships in Canadian

government laboratories

http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Students-

Etudiants/PD-NP/Laboratories-

Laboratoires/index_eng.asp

This provides postdoctoral scientists in natural sciences or engineering

with an opportunity to work in Canadian government laboratories or

research institutions. The award is worth CA$50,503 for one year and

may be renewed twice.

$151,509 Not Specified

NERC Follow-on Fund Pathfinderhttp://www.nerc.ac.uk/funding/available/schemes/p

athfinder/

Follow-on awards of up to £125k (£100k NERC contribution at 80%)

fund development projects whose objective is to realise the commercial

potential of NERC-funded research via a combination of

complementary technical and commercial engagement work

programmes. Successful applications to the Follow-on Fund are

invariably built upon a good understanding of the likely market

potential for the technology around which the project is based. The

Pathfinder and Follow-on funds are open to researchers with current or

past NERC funding:

Planned outcomes must fall within NERC's remit.

Projects whose aim is to develop products or services based on NERC-

funded research outputs and capabilities. ('Blue-sky' projects and

applied research for commercial partners are not eligible).

Projects do not have to be based on proprietary, patentable intellectual

property. For example, substantial databases and other information

sources within the NERC research community might form the basis of

successful service businesses. The scale of the opportunity can vary,

from relatively modest through to very large.

All projects must have demonstrable economic potential, even if only

modest, and be likely to deliver some form of societal or environmental

benefit. Please contact Andrew Wray (Andrew.Wray@bristol.ac.uk) if

you are interested in applying to this scheme.

£125,000 Not Specified

NERC / ESRC / NSFC

Increasing Resilience to Natural

Hazards In Earthquake-Prone

regions in China (IRNHiC)

http://www.nerc.ac.uk/research/funded/programme

s/resilience/news/preannouncement/

Highlight notice

NERC and the Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC), working with

the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC), are planning

a major new investment as part of the Increasing Resilience to Natural

Hazards (IRNH) Programme. NERC and ESRC have committed £2·5m of

Newton funding for this interdisciplinary call and NSFC will provide

matched funding. NERC/ESRC funds will specifically be used to support

the UK research community whilst NSFC funding will support Chinese

researchers.

An Announcement of Opportunity for the IRNHiC UK/China call is

planned for March 2015. Recommendations and outputs from the

NERC/ESRC/NSFC scoping workshop held In Chengdu from 19-22

November 2014 will be used to inform the call.

If you are interested in applying for this call please contact Simon

Glasser, s.glasser@bristol.ac.uk

Not Specified Not Specified

Netherlands Institute for

Radio Astronomy (ASTRON)

Helena Kluyver female visitor

programme

http://www.astron.nl/astronomy-group/female-

visitor-programme/helena-kluyver-female-visitor-

programme

This enables women with a proven track record in the fields of

astronomy and engineering research and development to visit the

Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy or the Joint Institute for very-

long-baseline interferometry in Europe in Dwingeloo, the Netherlands.

Funding will cover accommodation, travel expenses, and limited

subsistence expenses, for a duration of three weeks to three months.

Not Specified Not Specified

Netherlands Institute for

Radio Astronomy (ASTRON)

Helena Kluyver female visitor

programme

http://www.astron.nl/astronomy-group/female-

visitor-programme/helena-kluyver-female-visitor-

programme

This is a visitor programme for women working in the fields of

engineering research and development and astronomy. Grants are

available to support visits by female researchers and engineers to

ASTRON and/or the Joint Institute for VLBI in Europe so that they can

study and work in relevant fields or research in Dwingeloo, the

Netherlands.

Not specified Not specified

Netherlands Organisation

for Scientific Research -

NWO

Netherlands Centre for Electron

Nanoscopy beam time

http://www.nwo.nl/nwohome.nsf/pages/NWOP_8ZU

D39_Eng

NeCEN aims to provide the means to resolve and characterise the

detailed structures of life with the goal to develop new strategies for

the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease.

Not specified Not specified

NIH: Eunice Kennedy

Shriver National Institute

of Child Health and Human

Development

Rapid assessment of Zika virus

complications (R21)

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-16-

106.html

This announcement aims to provide an expedited funding mechanism

for research on Zika virus and its complications. Application budgets are

limited to US$275,000 over a maximum period of two years. No more

than US$200,000 in direct costs may be requested in any single year.

$275,000 Not Specified

Nippon FoundationGrants for maritime and ship-

related projects

http://www.nippon-

foundation.or.jp/eng/ocean/program/marine_affairs.

html

These grants are aimed at regional or international non-profit

organisations, including educational and research institutions, on a

worldwide basis. Projects may have a duration of up to five years.

Not specified Not specified

Nippon Foundation Grants for non-profits

http://www.nippon-

foundation.or.jp/en/what/grant/application/other_fi

elds/

These grants are aimed at regional or international non-profit

organisations, including educational and research institutions, on a

worldwide basis. Funding is available for a period of up to five years.

Not specified Not specified

Collated by the Research Development team, RED

Please address queries to Emma Pritchard Emma.Pritchard@bristol.ac.uk

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Funder Programme Link Comments Funding Available Deadline

Northern Periphery and

Arctic ProgrammePreparatory project grants

http://www.interreg-npa.eu/for-

applicants/preparatory-project-call/

These encourage collaboration between potential partners with the

aim of expanding the region’s horizons, building on concrete outcomes

and enabling the programme area to be a first class region to live,

study, work, visit and invest. It is the programme’s vision is to help to

generate vibrant, competitive and sustainable communities, by

harnessing innovation, expanding the capacity for entrepreneurship

and seizing the unique growth initiatives and opportunities of the

Northern and Arctic regions in a resource efficient way. Projects may

run for up to six months and normally have a total budget of up to

€45,000. Grants are worth up to €29,250 each.

€29,250 Not Specified

Northern Periphery and

Arctic ProgrammePreparatory projects

http://www.northernperiphery.eu/en/news/show/&t

id=317

Funding enables researchers to develop ideas in a more specific and

focused direction, examine the need for the project outputs among end

users and stakeholders and build up transnational partnerships.

Projects may run for up to six months and normally have a total budget

of up to EUR45,000, with a maximum programme grant of EUR29,250.

NOTE cofunding is required & match funding must be available. Up to

65% of eligible costs covered.

EUR29,250 Not specified

Ove Arup Foundation Project grants http://www.ovearupf.myzen.co.uk/applygrant.htmlThese support projects that are consistent with the foundations

education purposes in the built environment. Not specified Not specified

Parkinson's UK Themed research workshopshttp://www.parkinsons.org.uk/content/themed-

research-workshops

These enable UK researchers to set up meetings to tackle complex

issues in Parkinson’s research and stimulate new research ideas. Grants

are worth up to £5,000 per meeting.

£5,000 Not specified

Partnership for Advanced

Computing in EuropePreparatory access call http://www.prace-ri.eu/PRACE-Preparatory-Access

This enables researchers from across Europe and the world to apply for

time on the PRACE resources for the purposes of code scalability testing

and code development and optimisation.

Not specified Not specified

Partnership for Advanced

Computing in EuropePreparatory access call http://www.prace-project.eu/hpc-access

This enables researchers from across Europe and the world to apply for

time on the PRACE resources for the purposes of code scalability testing

and code development and optimisation.

Not specified Not specified

RadioNet3 Transnational access call http://www.radionet-eu.org/transnational-access

This enables user groups from EU and associated states to access

RadioNet3's telescopes and arrays in Europe. The use of telescopes and

arrays are provided free of charge, including all technological and

scientific support a well as training. Additionally, travel costs for one

member of the research group may be reimbursed.

Not specified Not Specified

RadioNet3 Transnational access call http://www.radionet-eu.org/transnational-access

This enables user groups from EU and associated states to access

RadioNet3’s telescopes and arrays in Europe. The use of telescopes and

arrays are provided free of charge, including technological and scientific

support as well as training. Additionally, travel costs for one member of

the research group may be reimbursed.

Not Specified Not Specified

RadioNet3 Transnational access call http://www.radionet-eu.org/transnational-access

This enables user groups from EU and associated states to access

RadioNet3's telescopes and arrays in Europe. The use of telescopes and

arrays are provided free of charge, including all technological and

scientific support and the training that is normally provided.

Additionally, travel costs for one member of the research group may be

reimbursed.

Not specified Not specified

Rail Safety and Standards

BoardResearch grants

http://www.rssb.co.uk/research-development-and-

innovation/research-and-development/scope-of-the-

research-programme

These support research and development projects that improve the

operation and engineering of the railway system. Grants cover up to 50

per cent of the total project costs. The contribution from the

consortium must be made up of at least 20 per cent cash, the

remainder being in-kind contributions.

Not Specified Not specified

Rockefeller Foundation Practitioner residencieshttp://www.rockefellerfoundation.org/bellagio-

center/residency-program/practitioner-residency

These are for practising professionals whose projects focus on

improving the wellbeing of humankind, or connect with the

foundation's issue areas of advance health, revalue ecosystems, secure

livelihoods or transform cities. Residencies typically last between two

and four weeks.

Not specified Not specified

Rockefeller Foundation Practitioner residencieshttp://www.rockefellerfoundation.org/bellagio-

center/residency-program/practitioner-residency

These are for working professionals whose projects focus on improving

the well-being of humankind, or relate to global health; climate and

environment; urbanisation; social and economic security; or health,

water and housing. Residencies typically last four weeks although

shorter stays may also be requested.

Not specified Not specified

Royal Academy of

EngineeringIndustrial Secondment Scheme

http://www.raeng.org.uk/grants-and-prizes/support-

for-education-and-study/industrial-secondment-

scheme

Highlight notice

The Industrial Secondment Scheme provides a valuable opportunity for

academics to undertake collaborative research with industry. The

secondment allows the awardee to gain knowledge and first-hand

experience of current industry working practices, enabling them to

improve the quality and industrial relevance of their teaching. The next

round of applications will be announced shortly with a submission

deadline in January 2015.

Not specified Not specified

Royal Academy of

EngineeringAero MSc bursary scheme

http://www.raeng.org.uk/grants-and-prizes/support-

for-education-and-study/schemes-for-students/aero-

msc-bursary-scheme

This aims to bring new talent, knowledge and skill into the UK

aerospace sector. Funding will support tuition fees up to a maximum

£9,500.

£9,500 Not Specified

Royal Academy of

EngineeringPersonal research chairs

http://www.raeng.org.uk/research/researcher/chairs

/default.htm

These are full-time professorial appointments in any area of

engineering. Funding is provided for five years. The Academy will fund

one third of 80 per cent of full economic costs. Allowable costs include

the gross salary, indirect cost and estates.

Not specified Not specified

Royal Society Brian Mercer feasibility awardshttp://royalsociety.org/Brian-Mercer-Feasibility-

Awards/

These provide initial support to test the feasibility of a project and

enable holders to investigate the technical and economical feasibility of

commercialising an aspect of their scientific research, possibly in

conjunction with a third party. Four awards are available, worth up to

£30,000 each. One is for electrotechnology feasibility studies and three

are for biomedical science feasibility work.

Please contact Matt.Butcher@bristol.ac.uk or

Andrew.Wray@bristol.ac.uk if you are interested in applying for this

award.

£30,000 Not specified

Royal Society Brian Mercer feasibility awardshttp://royalsociety.org/Brian-Mercer-Feasibility-

Awards/

These aim to provide initial support to test the feasibility of a project

and enable holders to investigate the technical and economical

feasibility of commercialising an aspect of their scientific research,

possibly in conjunction with a third party. The scheme covers the built

environment, clean technology, energy and nanoscience and

nanotechnology. Six awards are available, for a period of one year.

Please contact Matt Butcher (Matt.Butcher@bristol.ac.uk) if you are

interested in applying for this call.

£30,000 Not specified

Collated by the Research Development team, RED

Please address queries to Emma Pritchard Emma.Pritchard@bristol.ac.uk

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Funder Programme Link Comments Funding Available Deadline

Royal Society of Chemistry Public activities small grants schemehttp://www.rsc.org/ScienceAndTechnology/Funding/

SmallGrants.asp

This scheme has funding available to support activities promoting the

public awareness of chemistry and the chemical sciences. £5,000 Not specified

Science and Technology

Facilities CouncilAccess to ISIS and Diamond

http://www.isis.stfc.ac.uk/apply-for-

beamtime/proposals-requiring-access-to-isis-and-

diamond15348.html

Investigators may submit proposals requiring beamtime at both the ISIS

and the Diamond facilties, based at the Harwell campus in Oxfordshire,

UK.

Not Specified Not Specified

Science and Technology

Facilities Council

Liverpool telescope reactive time

grantshttp://telescope.livjm.ac.uk/PropInst/Reactive/

Researchers may apply to observe unforeseen phenomena, such as

targets-of-opportunity, or make test observations prior to a full

proposal. The council accepts proposals from principal investigators

based anywhere in the world.

Not Specified Not Specified

Science and Technology

Facilities CouncilTelescope time grants

http://www.stfc.ac.uk/funding/research-

grants/funding-opportunities/applying-for-time-on-

stfc-astronomy-facilities/

These enable UK investigators to access a range of astronomy facilities.

Grants support travel and subsistence costs, and facilities are free at

the point of access.

Not specified Not specified

Science and Technology

Facilities Council

STFC/Cern business incubation

centre grants

http://www.stfc-cern-

bic.org.uk/IncubationProg/44318.aspx

This offers support to entrepreneurs aiming to take high energy physics

technologies from an initial innovative concept to market. Funding is

worth up to £40,000 for intellectual property protection, design,

prototyping and market studies in addition to the use of CERN

intellectual property, access to collaboration and networking

opportunities, and wider access to potential sources of financial

support.

If you are interested in applying for this call please contact

andrew.wray@bristol.ac.uk or faith.smith@bristol.ac.uk

£40,000 Not Specified

Science and Technology

Facilities CouncilSubterranean astrobiology call

http://www.stfc.ac.uk/news/subterranean-

astrobiology-

call/?utm_medium=SocialSignIn&utm_source=Twitte

r

Funding enables access to the Boulby International Subsurface

Astrobiology Laboratory to conduct experiments covering any area of

deep surface biology and astrobiology or planetary exploration.

Not specified Not specified

Science and Technology

Facilities Council

Projects peer review panel – large

projectshttp://www.stfc.ac.uk/2639.aspx

This supports major new projects that have a significant scientific

priority in particle physics, nuclear physics, astronomy or particle

astrophysics.

Not Specified Not Specified

Science and Technology

Facilities CouncilAccess to ISIS and Diamond

http://www.isis.stfc.ac.uk/apply-for-

beamtime/proposals-requiring-access-to-isis-and-

diamond15348.html

Investigators may submit proposals requiring beamtime at both the ISIS

pulsed neutron and muon source and the Diamond synchrotron light

source, based at the Harwell campus in Oxfordshire, UK.

Not Specified Not Specified

Science and Technology

Facilities CouncilNew applicants scheme http://www.stfc.ac.uk/1541.aspx

This aims to provide new staff members with the opportunity to obtain

research funding in the areas of experimental and theoretical particle

physics and certain aspects of astrophysics between grant reviews.

Not specified Not specified

Science and Technology

Facilities Council

Conference and short course

applications http://www.stfc.ac.uk/1541.aspx

Applications can be made at any time for contributions to the cost of

organising conferences and workshops within the areas of experimental

and theoretical particle physics and certain aspects of astrophysics.

Not specified Not specified

Science and Technology

Facilities Council

STFC/Cern business incubation

centre

http://www.stfc-cern-

bic.org.uk/IncubationProg/44318.aspx

This scheme offers support to entrepreneurs aiming to take high energy

physics technologies from an initial innovative concept to market. The

package includes funding worth £40,000 and a range of additional

benefits.

Not Specified Not Specified

Science and Technology

Facilities Council

Nuclear physics conferences and

short courseshttp://www.stfc.ac.uk/1954.aspx

Conferences and workshops should be within the nuclear physics grants

panel's area of interest.Not specified Not specified

Science and Technology

Facilities Council

Nuclear physics conferences and

short courseshttp://www.stfc.ac.uk/1954.aspx

Conferences and workshops should be within the nuclear physics grants

panel's area of interest.Not specified Not specified

Scientific and

Technological Research

Council of Turkey

Fellowships for visiting scientists

http://www.tubitak.gov.tr/en/scholarship/postdoctor

al/international-programmes/content-2221-

fellowships-for-visiting-scientists-and-scientists-on-

sabbatical-leave

These aim to promote scientific and technological collaboration

between Turkey and the countries of prospective fellows in the fields of

Natural Sciences, Engineering and Technological Sciences, Medical

Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities.

Fellowships between one week and twelve months are available and

include monthly stipends, which for visiting scientists are up to

US$3,000 and for sabbatical leave researchers up to US$3,500. Travel

costs and health insurance are also included.

Not Specified Not specified

Scientific and

Technological Research

Council of Turkey

(TÜBİTAK)

Fellowships for Visiting Scientists

and Scientists on Sabbatical Leave

http://www.international.ac.uk/programmes/current

-opportunities/the-newton-fund/calls-for-turkey-

newton-katip-%C3%A7elebi-

fund.aspx?utm_source=Newton+updates+list&utm_c

ampaign=fcde0c1057-

Newton_fund_bulletin_29_10_2014&utm_medium=e

mail&utm_term=0_fe132e884b-fcde0c1057-

99994981

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The applications start at

the first working day of each month to the end of last working day of

the month.

Aim: Fellowships for international scientists/researchers who would like

to give workshops/conferences/lectures, or conduct R&D activities in

Turkey in the fields of Natural Sciences, Engineering and Technological

Sciences, Medical Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Social Sciences and

Humanities.

Value: Monthly stipend of up to approx. 2400 USD for Visiting

Scientists. A monthly stipend of up to 3500 USD for Visiting Scientists

on Sabbatical Leave. Travel costs (round trip) and health insurance

premiums.

Not Specified Not Specified

Scottish GovernmentNational renewables infrastructure

fund

http://www.business.scotland.gov.uk/view/funding/n

ational-renewables-infrastructure-fund-n-rif#funding-

overview

This supports the development of port and near-port manufacturing

locations for offshore wind turbines and related developments,

including test and demonstration activity, with the overall aim of

stimulating an offshore wind supply chain in Scotland. The fund is

worth up to £70 million. There are no minimum or maximum grant

levels specified.

Not specified Not Specified

Sir Alister Hardy

Foundation for Ocean

Science

Busaries for associated researchershttp://www.sahfos.ac.uk/about-us/vacancies/sahfos-

associate-researcher-bursary-scheme/

The aim of this scheme is to encourage research that uses continuous

plankton recorder data and to increase publications from the database.

Bursaries are intended for research that uses CPR data directly or for

indirect activities that strengthen the future use of CPR data. The

bursary will cover one calendar year.

Not specified Not Specified

Smithsonian Institution Visiting scientist programmehttps://www.cfa.harvard.edu/opportunities/visiting-

scientist

This aims to expand the scholarly exchange of information in the

following areas: atomic and molecular physics; infrared, optical, radio

and X-ray astronomy; planetary sciences; geophysics; solar and stellar

physics; theoretical astrophysics. Visits may last for up to one year.

Stipend support varies with the length of the visit and the amount of

support provided by the visitor's home institution.

Not Specified Not specified

Smithsonian Institution Visiting scientist programmehttp://sao-

www.harvard.edu/opportunities/visitingsci.html

This aims to expand the scholarly exchange of information in the

following areas: atomic and molecular physics; infrared, optical, radio

and X-ray astronomy; planetary sciences; geophysics; solar and stellar

physics; theoretical astrophysics. Visits may last for up to one year.

Stipend support varies with the length of the visit and the amount of

support provided by the visitor's home institution.

Not specified Not specified

Smithsonian InstitutionGlobal volcanism programme

fellowships

http://mineralsciences.si.edu/research/fellowship.ht

m

These support research addressing problems in volcanology important

on a global scale, or volcanic systematics on regional or global scales

from geochemical, petrological or physical volcanological perspectives.

Fellowships include a stipend worth US$53,000 per year plus US$3,000

for health insurance, and provide a free access to the department's

analytical facilities.

$109000 Not specified

Collated by the Research Development team, RED

Please address queries to Emma Pritchard Emma.Pritchard@bristol.ac.uk

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Technology Strategy Board Knowledge transfer partnerships http://www.ktponline.org.uk/academics/

These facilitate the transfer of knowledge, technology and skills

between a company and an academic institution. Each partnership

employs one or more recently qualified associate to work in a company

on a project of strategic importance to the business, while also being

supervised by the knowledge base partner. Average annual project

costs are around £60,000 and projects vary in length between 12 and

36 months.

Please contact Frances.Frith@bristol.ac.uk if you are interested in

applying or have any questions about this call.

Not Specified Not Specified

Technology Strategy BoardInnovation Vouchers

http://www.innovateuk.org/deliveringinnovation/inn

ovation-

vouchers.ashx?utm_source=http%3a%2f%2fengage.in

novateuk.org%2ftechnologystrategyboardlz%2f&utm

_medium=email&utm_campaign=August+newsletter

&utm_term=News%3a+Low+carbon+commercial+veh

icle+trials%2c+and+more...&utm_content=109887

Call will go live on 24 September.

The TSB is launching a new national innovation voucher scheme to

encourage smaller businesses to work with external experts, gaining

new knowledge to help their business innovate, develop and grow. This

scheme will be open to ideas relevant to the areas of agri-food, built

environment and space sectors. Innovation Vouchers are available to

UK start-up, micro, small or medium-sized businesses and can provide

up to £5,000 (or up to £8,000 for projects in the space sector) for the

help of an external expert to develop your ideas.

If you are interested in applying for this call, please email Frances Frith

(Frances.Frith@bristol.ac.uk)

Various Not specified

Trees4Future Transnational access callhttp://www.trees4future.eu/transnational-

accesses.html

This enables user groups from EU and associated states to access

Trees4Future specialised research structures and facilities. The access is

provided free of charge and may take the form of physical assess or

remote access. For physical access, Trees4Future will contribute to

travel and subsistence costs.

Not specified Not Specified

Tres Cantos Open Lab

FoundationProject funding

http://www.openlabfoundation.org/collaborate/tcol

Proposal.html

This supports research projects at or in collaboration with the open

laboratory at Tres Cantos in Spain, that advance discovery and

development of therapies for infectious diseases -Malaria, Tuberculosis

and Kinetoplastid diseases (Leishmaniosis, Chagas and Sleeping

Sickness) - of the least developed countries. Projects may last between

four to 24 months and funding covers payroll costs, travels,

accommodation and other expenses.

Not specified Not specified

US Department of

Agriculture

Postdoctoral research opportunity –

plant molecular biologisthttps://www.zintellect.com/Posting/Details/1290

This enables a candidate to conduct research to improve energy use

efficiency as a strategy in order to improve yield potential in C3 crops.

Funding is worth US$58,662 per year for a period of one year.

Relocation expenses of up to US$3,000 may be reimbursed with prior

approval.

$61,662 Not Specified

US Department of

Agriculture

Postdoctoral research opportunity

on crop physiologyhttps://www.zintellect.com/Posting/Details/1291

This enables candidates to conduct research investigating sink strength.

The central research approach is to grow tobacco plants at ambient

and elevated CO2 at the SoyFACE Global Change Research Facility

located in Urbana, Illinois. Funding covers living costs and other

expenses during the appointment, which is on a part-time basis for a

period of 10 months.

Not Specified Not Specified

Vinnova Verket

Innovationssystem -

Swedish Governmental

Agency for Innovation

Systems

VINNMER planning grants

http://www.vinnova.se/sv/Ansoka-och-

rapportera/Utlysningar/Effekta/VINNMER-Incoming---

planning-grant/

The purpose of these grants is to establish a solid relationship between

organisations as a basis for preparing a high quality full proposal for the

VINMMER Marie Curie incoming and outgoing mobility grants. Grants

can amount to a maximum of SEK50,000 and are intended to fund

travel costs, subsistence and accommodation for a researcher or

project leader.

kr50,000 Not specified

VISION Advanced

Infrastructure for ResearchTransnational access call

http://www.infra-visionair.eu/propose-new-

project/call-for-project.html

This enables user groups to access Visionair's facilities from 23 partners

in 12 different European countries. acilities include scientific

visualisation dedicated devices, networked ultra-high definition displays

and acquisition systems, virtual reality resources including CAVE-like

displays, holographic displays and HMDs, and augmented collaborative

environments. Free access will be provided as well as funding towards

travel and hosting costs.

Not specified Not Specified

VISION Advanced

Infrastructure for ResearchTransnational access call

http://www.infra-visionair.eu/propose-new-

project/call-for-project.html

This enables user groups to access Visionair's facilities (for Virtual

Reality, Scientific Visualisation, Ultra High Definition, Augmented

Reality and Virtual Services etc...)from 23 partners in 12 different

European countries. As well as free access, Visionair will also cover one-

low cost round-trip plane or train ticket, up to EURO 600 plus hosting

costs, up to EURO 120 a day for up to 15 days. Technical assistance to

train and use the facilities will also be provided.

Not specified Not specified

VolkswagenStiftung -

Volkswagen FoundationSummer schools

http://www.volkswagenstiftung.de/en/funding/challe

nges-for-academia-and-society/symposia-and-

summerschools.html?tx_itaofundinginitiative_itaofun

dinginitiativekeydates[controller]=FundingInitiative&c

Hash=16f8133d244d06a981e3fe74623a2daf

Funding is available for events where new knowledge important for the

further development of a particular research area will be taught to

selected young academics, doctoral candidates and post doctoral

researchers, from Germany and abroad. The number of participants

should not exceed 60 persons.

Not specified Not specified

Waterloo FoundationChild development - dissemination

support

http://www.waterloofoundation.org.uk/childDevelop

mentAboutTheProgramme.html

These support the dissemination of knowledge and best practice to

children and their carers, and to related professionals. The foundation

is interested in the psychological and behavioural development of

children, and particularly in certain neuro-developmental conditions

and the factors that influence them. Grants are typically worth up to

£10,000.

£10,000 Not specified

Wellcome Trust Principal research fellowships

http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/Funding/Biomedical-

science/Funding-schemes/Fellowships/Principal-

research-fellowships/index.htm

These provide long-term funding for researchers of international

standing. The fellowship is for an initial period of seven years or five if

applicants hold a UK based senior research fellowship, this includes a

basic salary, personal removal expenses and research expenses.

Not Specified Not Specified

Wellcome Trust Portfolio awardshttp://www.wellcome.ac.uk/Funding/Innovations/A

wards/Portfolio-Awards/index.htm

These fund programmes that require a portfolio of projects to deliver

leading edge innovations in healthcare. Requested budgets may include

modest equipment purchase and maintenance costs.

Not specified Not specified

Wellcome Trust Principal research fellowships

http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/Funding/Biomedical-

science/Funding-schemes/Fellowships/Principal-

research-fellowships/index.htm

These provide long-term support for researchers of international

standing who have an established track record in research at the

highest level. The fellowship consists of a personal salary and research

programme funding in full for an initial period of seven years. The trust

may supplement the grant with a distinction award of up to £50,000 in

recognition of the outstanding calibre of the individual. Funding is also

available to support public engagement. Applicants can express an

interest in this award at any time.

Not specified Not Specified

Collated by the Research Development team, RED

Please address queries to Emma Pritchard Emma.Pritchard@bristol.ac.uk

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Funder Programme Link Comments Funding Available Deadline

Wellcome Trust Capital funding for learned societies

http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/Funding/Public-

engagement/Funding-schemes/Capital-

awards/wtd018049.htm

This scheme provides capital funding for projects that support the

scholarly activities of learned societies related to biomedical science.

Projects will only be considered if they fulfil the following criteria:

•can demonstrate their essential role in support of the scholarly

activities undertaken by the learned society/societies

•can present a clear business case and demonstrate how the proposal

aims to further the mission of the learned society/societies.

Grants are normally worth above £200,000 each.

Above £200,000 Not Specified

Wellcome Trust Principal research fellowships

http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/Funding/Biomedical-

science/Funding-schemes/Fellowships/Principal-

research-fellowships/index.htm

These provide long-term support for researchers of international

standing who have an established track record in research at the

highest level. The fellowship consists of a personal salary and research

programme funding in full for an initial period of seven years.

Not specified Not Specified

Wellcome Trust Society and ethics small grantshttp://www.wellcome.ac.uk/Funding/Ethics-and-

society/funding-schemes/Small-grants/index.htm

These support small-scale research projects, scoping exercises or

meetings whose subject matter falls within the remit of the ethics and

society programme. The normal maximum that can be applied for is

£5,000. If funding is intended for international meetings, or to attract

international speakers, up to £10,000 may be requested.

£10,000 Not Specified

Wellcome Trust Principal research fellowship

http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/Funding/Biomedical-

science/Funding-schemes/Fellowships/Principal-

research-fellowships/index.htm

This provides long-term support for researchers of international

standing who have a well-established track record in research at the

highest level. The fellowship consists of a personal salary and research

programme funding for an initial period of seven years. The trust may

supplement the grant with a distinction award of up to £50,000.

Not specified Not specified

Wellcome Trust Society and ethics small grantshttp://www.wellcome.ac.uk/Funding/Ethics-and-

society/funding-schemes/Small-grants/index.htm

These support small-scale research projects, scoping exercises or

meetings whose subject matter falls within the remit of the ethics and

society programme. The normal maximum that can be applied for is

£5,000.

£5,000 Not specified

Wellcome TrustStrategic awards in biomedical

science

http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/Funding/Biomedical-

science/Funding-schemes/Strategic-awards-and-

initiatives/WTD018098.htm

These provide flexible forms of support to excellent research groups

with outstanding track records in their field. Awards are funded in

partnership with the host institution. Awards are normally for five years

and can provide funds for: equipment, support staff, consumables,

networking, biological, clinical or epidemiological research resources.

Limited capital building or refurbishment essential to the programme

can also be requested.

Not specified Not specified

Wellcome Trust Principal research fellowship

http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/Funding/Biomedical-

science/Funding-schemes/Fellowships/Principal-

research-fellowships/index.htm

This provides long-term support for researchers of international

standing who have a well-established track record in research at the

highest level. The fellowship consists of a personal salary and research

programme funding for an initial period of seven years. The trust may

supplement the grant with a distinction award of up to £50,000.

Not specified Not specified

Wellcome Trust Capital funding for learned societies

http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/Funding/Publicengagem

ent/Fundingschemes/Capitalfunding/WTD018049.ht

m

This scheme provides funding, normally worth over £200,000, for

projects that support the scholarly activities of learned societies.£200,000 Not Specified

Economic and Social

Research CouncilResearch grants

http://www.esrc.ac.uk/funding-and-

guidance/funding-opportunities/3717/standard-

grants.aspx

These support individuals or teams at eligible institutions to conduct

research projects, large-scale surveys and other infrastructure or

methodological developments in any area within the councils remit.

Grants range from £200,000 to £2 million and cover 100 per cent full

economic cost.

£2,000,000 Not Specified

EUREKA Individual projects http://www.eurekanetwork.org/individual-projects

This aims to support consortia to develop new projects, technology or

service for which they agree the intellectual property rights and build

partnerships to penetrate new marks. Current projects include: mobile

phone technology; smartcards, software for cinema; medical devices

and technologies to monitor and limit environmental pollution

Not Specified Not Specified

European Soft Matter

Infrastructure projectCall for access http://www.esmi-fp7.net/trans

This enables user groups to access the ESMI infrastructure, based in

Europe. Three different platforms are available, including experimental

synthesis and supercomputing. The ESMI infrastructure is available free

of charge, and may include cover of travel, accommodation and

subsistence costs for up to two members of the user group.

Not Specified Not Specified

INFRAVEC Call for access http://www.infravec.eu/index.pl?pos=03.01

INFRAVEC integrates those researching the field of mosquito biology,

genetics, etc. This enables users to access research infrastructure

outside their own countries, either in person or through the provision

of scientific services. Access includes logistical, technological and

scientific support as well as any specific training that is normally

provided to external researchers using the infrastructure.

Not Specified Not Specified

Smithsonian Institution Visiting scientist programmehttp://sao-

www.harvard.edu/opportunities/visitingsci.html

This aims to expand the scholarly exchange of information in the

following areas: atomic and molecular physics; infrared, optical, radio

and X-ray astronomy; planetary sciences; geophysics; solar and stellar

physics; and theoretical astrophysics. Visits may last for up to one year.

Not Specified Not Specified

European Science

Foundation

Contact and symplectic topology

science meetings

http://www.esf.org/activities/research-networking-

programmes/physical-and-engineering-sciences-

pesc/current-research-networking-

programmes/contact-and-symplectic-topology-

cast/science-meetings.html

The aim is to stimulate exchange between researchers from all

branches of contact and symplectic topology in order to create a

comprehensive perspective on the field and make progress on some of

the basic open questions. Science meetings may be organised by

workshop, conference and school organisers.

Not specified Not specified

Biosciences Knowledge

Transfer Network (BKTN)

and the Electronics,

Sensors and Photonics KTN

(ESPKTN)

SAF-IP Funding Competition

Consortia Building Workshophttp://engineeringsolutions.eventbrite.co.uk/

Call soon to be launched (Aug-Oct 2013):

The TSB is planning to launch a multi-million competition, which will

fund business-led, collaborative R&D projects in the general area of

‘engineering solutions for agrifood production systems, from primary

production to the food processing and manufacturing environment’.

The competition will include all facets of engineering science, and

engagement of agri-food organisations with sectors such as Space, ICT

and Electronics, Sensors and Photonics (which may not have fully

recognised opportunities to apply technologies across the agri-food

supply chain) is particularly encouraged.

Two consortia-building workshops (23 & 30 July) are being organised to

help you apply for the competition.

Up to £13M Not yet known

Collated by the Research Development team, RED

Please address queries to Emma Pritchard Emma.Pritchard@bristol.ac.uk

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Funder Programme Link Comments Funding Available Deadline

Found Animals FoundationMichelson Grants http://michelson.foundanimals.org/michelson-

grants/grant-application-process

Grant funding of up to $250,000 per year per grant is available through

the Michelson Grants to fund research in pursuit of non-surgical

sterilants for cats and dogs. Investigators are encouraged to submit for

"proof of concept" studies in cell culture, rodents, and/or target

species.

The first step to apply for a Michelson Grant is submission of a letter of

intent. Letters of intent are accepted and reviewed on an ongoing basis

and, if approved, researchers are invited to submit grant proposals for a

March, July, or November deadline. Testimonials from grant recipients

are available here.

$250,000 Rolling deadline

Found Animals Foundation Michelson Prize http://michelson.foundanimals.org/michelson-prize

The $25 million Michelson Prize will be offered to the first entity to

provide Found Animals Foundation with a single dose, safe and

effective non-surgical sterilant for male and female cats and dogs.

Found Animals Foundation encourages scientists from all fields to

compete for the Michelson Prize & Grants, including but not limited to

researchers in disciplines such as Biology, Biotechnology, Cell Biology,

Chemistry, Endocrinology, Gene Silencing, Immunology, Materials

Science, Nanotechnology, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, and

Reproductive Biology.

$25M Rolling deadline

Department for Business,

Innovation & Skills

Newton Fund: building science and

innovation capacity in developing

countries

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/newto

n-fund-building-science-and-innovation-capacity-in-

developing-countries

Funding available to develop science and innovation partnerships that

promote the economic development and welfare of developing

countries. The countries include: Brazil, Chile, China, Colombia, Egypt,

India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Mexico, Philippines, South

Africa and wider Africa, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam. For more

information please contact Simon Glasser, s.glasser@bristol.ac.uk in

RED.

TBC

Engineering and Physical

Sciences Research Council

(EPSRC)

eFutures Cross Disciplinary Account

Launched (eFutures XD)

http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/funding/calls/open/Pages/ef

uturesxd.aspx

eFuturesXD, the cross-disciplinary account held by the EPSRC eFutures

network are offering awards to support UK academics in electronics as

they initiate collaborative research across their discipline boundaries. A

total of £600,000 will be distributed by eFuturesXD over a three year

period via four kinds of awards allowing rapid access to funding for

travel, meetings, facilities and project staff.

£150,000

There is no closing

date and you can

apply at any time

Technology Strategy Board

(TSB)

Food processing and manufacturing

competition

https://connect.innovateuk.org/web/biosciencesktn/

articles/-/blogs/6872097

The Technology Strategy Board, in partnership with Defra and BBSRC, is

planning to launch the latest round of funding from the Sustainable

AgriFood Innovation Platform (SAF-IP). This competition will fund

collaborative R&D projects in the area of Food Processing and

Manufacturing Efficiency. The scope of the competition will involve the

whole food supply chain. Applications open in June 2012.

Not specified Unknown

European Science

Foundation

New approaches to biochemical

sensing with plasmonic

nanobiophotonics short visits and

exchange grants

http://www.esf.org/activities/research-networking-

programmes/physical-and-engineering-sciences-

pesc/current-research-networking-programmes/new-

approaches-to-biochemical-sensing-with-plasmonic-

nanobiophotonics-plasmon-

bionanosense/grants.html

Two types of grants are available:

Short visits of up to 15 days; Exchange grants, from 15 days to four

months. Applicants apply to stay in a European country other than the

country of origin and return to the institute of origin upon termination,

so they may also benefit from the broadened knowledge of the scientist

€ 6,400Varies depending

on grant

European Science

Foundation

Random geometry of large

interacting systems and statistical

physics short visits and exchange

grants

http://www.esf.org/activities/research-networking-

programmes/physical-and-engineering-sciences-

pesc/current-research-networking-

programmes/random-geometry-of-large-interacting-

systems-and-statistical-physics.html

Applicants should apply to stay in a country other than their country of

origin and should plan to return to their institution of origin after the

termination of the placement. Funding is worth up to 85 euros per day

plus 500 euros travel expenses.

€ 10,100Varies depending

on grant

European Science

Foundation

Thermal Adaptation in Ectotherms:

Call for Short Visit and Exchange

Grants

http://www.esf.org/activities/research-networking-

programmes/life-earth-and-environmental-sciences-

lesc/current-esf-research-networking-programmes-in-

life-earth-and-environmental-sciences/thermal-

adaptation-in-ectotherms-linking-life-history-

physiology-behaviour-and-genetics-

thermadapt/grants.html

This programme offers two types of grants: Short Visits and Exchange

Grants. The objective is to foster a multidisciplinary European network

of scientists working on thermal adaptation.

Funding covers

travel and

subsistence costs

Varies depending

on grant

European Science

Foundation

Nanoscience and Engineering in

Superconductivity Short Visit and

Exchange Grants

http://www.esf.org/activities/research-networking-

programmes/physical-and-engineering-sciences-

pesc/current-research-networking-

programmes/nanoscience-and-engineering-in-

superconductivity-nes/grants.html

The European Science Foundation invites proposals for its nanoscience

and engineering in superconductivity short visit and exchange grants.

These support visits by European researchers to European countries

outside their own.

Varies depending

on grant

Varies depending

on grant

British Council Euraxess http://www.britishcouncil.org/new/euraxess/

We provide information and advice for researchers looking for new jobs

and funding inside or outside the UK, and for UK research institutions.

Funding opportunities include travel to conferences, organising

meetings, short research visits, fellowships etc.

Various Various

c/o University of Bristol New Enterprise Fund http://www.bristol.ac.uk/red/nec

Do you have a business idea? Would you appreciate some expert

feedback and/or a grant to kick-start it?

The main competition round (with £35k in prize money) will be opening

in May 2014 - but there is also two early events to provide formative

feedback and small grants of around £500 in December and March.

Funding can include cash prizes, packages of legal support, and

business acceleration services.

Please contact Rhys Pearce (rhys.pearce@bristol.ac.uk) to discuss

sponsorship in further detail.

Various Various

Horizon 2020 Varioushttp://www.bristol.ac.uk/red/development/internati

onal/horizon2020.html

Horizon 2020 is a funding programme designed for all people involved

in research and innovation - academia, research, industry and other

stakeholder organisations. It contains a number of different funding

programmes and mechanisms, and is based on a structure of three

pillars: Excellent Science; Industrial Leadership & Societal Challenges.

Within these pillars there are opportunities for individual researchers

and groups of researchers to apply for funding. The choice of pillar and

underlying programme depends on what a researcher is looking for

funding for in terms of the size of the planned project, whether it is

basic or applied or whether someone is interested in moving to Bristol

from another country.

The RED website has a wealth of information available on Horizon 2020

as well as details of who to contact.

Various Various

Technology Strategy Board Forthcoming funding competition https://www.innovateuk.org/funding-competitionsTSB have announced various calls that will be announced soon. Please

see the website for further information.Various Various

Collated by the Research Development team, RED

Please address queries to Emma Pritchard Emma.Pritchard@bristol.ac.uk

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Funder Programme Link Comments Funding Available Deadline

UInstitute for Advanced

Studies c/o University of

Bristol

Fellowships (various schemes) http://www.bristol.ac.uk/ias/fellowships/urf-srf/

University Research Fellowships (URFs), University Senior Research

Fellowships (SRFs), IAS Research Fellowships (IASRF), and Translational

Neuroscience Research Fellowships (TNRFs).

See website for specific fellowship details.

Various Various

Collated by the Research Development team, RED

Please address queries to Emma Pritchard Emma.Pritchard@bristol.ac.uk

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