• Gain a core skill that every researcher should have;
• Free up more time for your own research;
• Develop a better understanding of how to write your own manuscripts.

• Understand how to critically evaluate a research manuscript;
• Apply practical methods for reviewing a manuscript quickly and effectively;
• Understand your responsibilities as a reviewer.

The British Academy, as part of the UK’s Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF), is inviting proposals for Writing Workshops in developing countries. These workshops should aim to develop the skills of early career researchers, including supporting and promoting the uptake of their research in journals and publications.

The intention of the Writing Workshops is to cultivate professional networks and mentorship and provide access for early career researchers in developing countries to the academic requirements of journals, including international journals, and to equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills to publish in these journals.

All workshops must take place before 15 March 2022
Application deadline: Wednesday 11 November 2020, 17.00 UK time.

For further information around eligibility requirements, value and duration and the Application Process visit: British Academy Funding Call

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The Student Experience Grants, run by the Grants Team at the Development and Alumni department Development and Alumni, are one-off contributions of up to £5,000 to support innovative projects and initiatives that will enhance students’ social, academic, entrepreneurial or cultural development.  They are also open to Staff at the University. 

(Student Experience Grants replaced Innovation Initiative Grants (IIG) in summer 2018). 

Types of projects that are funded: 

• Community and outreach e.g. Projects that will support the Widening Participation agenda of the University. 
• Research, teaching and learning e.g. Projects that will enhance research and development activities at the University
• Student life and extra-curricular e.g. Projects that will aim to enhance student support and wellbeing at the University. 

For further information on the types of projects, around applying, guidelines and eligibility visit: https://www.ed.ac.uk/student-experience-grants/applying-guidelines  

Deadline for submissions is at 12 noon on 12 November 2020. 

Covid-19 recovery open call launching soon to
Edinburgh University academics 
 

As the country and Edinburgh and South East City Region continue to face the many challenges of Covid-19, the Scottish Funding Council has provided special funding for Universities in Scotland to mitigate the impact of the pandemic. One of the goals set by SFC is to fund translation of research into action, to support the region’s recovery. 

The University of Edinburgh has allocated a special fund for this purpose, to be coordinated as part of the Data Driven Innovation (DDI) Initiative. The five DDI hubs and the programme office are busy ramping up a portfolio of projects. One part of the portfolio will be an Open Call to academics and researchers within the University of Edinburgh, welcoming proposals from across the University . The call has been planned to launch in early November 2020 around four main themes: 

• Smarter Places 

• Health, Wellbeing & Care 

• Cultural & Creative Recovery 

• Food, Climate and Sustainability 

The total budget for the call is £500,000, which will be used to fund a range of projects. The majority of these will be in the region of £10,000, with some funding reserved to support a limited number of larger projects, worth £25k and £50k. Projects must be concluded before the end of FY 2020/21 (July 2021), and specific Terms and Conditions will apply, particularly related to projects’ abilities to show an impact in the region. 

More information will be available soon on the DDI website. 

https://ddi.ac.uk/covid-19-recovery-open-call-launching-soon-to-edinburgh-university-academics/ 

New round of Innovation Scholars Secondments:
Biomedical Sciences opens 
 

UKRI is launching a second round of the Innovation Scholars Secondments scheme. 

The launch of Innovation Scholars Secondments: Biomedical Sciences follows the success of a pilot earlier this year. 

Innovation Scholars aims to help people with research skills move between different sectors, such as academia, business, or the NHS. 

The secondee can be at any career stage but must have relevant experience within their field. 

Proposals for this round of the Innovation Scholars can come from any discipline but a business within the biomedical sciences must be either the applicant or the partner. 

The new call is hosted on Je-S. 

Full eligibility criteria and how to apply for Innovation Scholars Secondments: Biomedical Sciences can be found on the call page.