Investing in research careers

The University continues to invest in building research and knowledge exchange capacity through a range of schemes and initiatives. In line with our Research and Knowledge Exchange Strategic Plan and our Concordat Implementation Plan, we are committed to cultivating excellence in research and knowledge exchange, nurturing talent, sustaining impact, and promoting internationalisation.

Our initiatives support all aspects of the research and knowledge exchange spectrum. Initiatives are reviewed annually to ensure we address the most pressing societal challenges and continue our commitment to developing our rich research and knowledge exchange environment. Find out more about a selection of our flagship initiatives below.

Research and Knowledge Exchange Excellence Fund

This initiative kickstarts projects to support innovative research and knowledge exchange ideas designed to leverage external funding and produce outstanding outputs.

 

Research Excellence Launchpad
Future Leaders Programme

Future Research and Knowledge Exchange Leaders Programme

This prestigious, intensive programme empowers future leaders to reach their own potential, develop leadership skills and take next steps to becoming world leaders in their field as part of a nurtured cohort and is aimed at mid-career researchers.

Bid Builder

This programme of six, structured sessions develops the skills required for creating compelling research grant applications, guided by grant proposal specialists and experienced academic colleagues.

Bid Builder
KE&I Catalyst

Research and Knowledge Exchange Development Fund

The Research and Knowledge Exchange (R&KE) Development Fund supports a broad range of exploratory R&KE projects that require seed funding.

 

Official Development Assistance Fund

The Official Development Assistance Fund provides funding for research activity that directly contributes to the economic development and welfare of developing countries. The fund aims to support new or existing research that addresses a clear global challenge. 

ODAF
Globe

Postgraduate Researcher Mobilisation Scheme

The scheme enables 91¶¶Òõ postgraduate researchers (PGRs) to visit and work alongside research leaders around the world, and outstanding postgraduate researchers from non-UK locations to work with us at the 91¶¶Òõ.

The aim of the scheme is to generate new global partnerships, to reinforce existing collaborations and networks, and to raise the profile of our doctoral research on the international stage.