Proofs of Concept Chosen
First round PoCs receive funding
Welcome to the November update of the AD Network (a BBSRC NIBB). This month, with the end of our first Proof of Concept call, we focus on funding.
Firstly, we would like to thank all the reviewers who agreed to assess our 2014 Proof of Concept bids. There are a substantial number of unpaid experts at work behind every assessment and without their contribution we would have no way to fully understand, let alone prioritise the research bids. In total, 17 bids were received. This was a completely open call and bids ranged from blue-sky science to intensely practical projects. However, after a very thorough process of assessment, the top 4 were selected at a panel meeting of the Management Board on October 31st. We are currently working through the paperwork behind the scenes but visit our website in December to discover details of the projects offered funding.
Secondly, we would like to thank everyone who took the time to put in a bid. Even if you were not successful this time, we hope that the feedback on your proposals will assist your next bids or at least point you in the right direction for more appropriate funding elsewhere. We intend to improve the guidance and support we offer applicants in the next call – early next year.
Finally, our thanks go to the BBSRC for providing the funding to support AD R&D. We hope that each of the funded projects will lead to genuine innovation in future.
Over the next year, these projects will endeavour to demonstrate a clutch of new concepts and ideas to springboard productive R&D in this area. If you have a concept that is worth funding, it is never too early to start planning to apply in our 2015 call. We are easy to email if you have queries about suitability or funding criteria. Don’t hesitate to get in touch – adnet@soton.ac.uk.
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