Research Funding Opportunities

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This is a selection of Research Opportunities. More details of these and other opportunities are available from the Research Grants and Contracts Office, contact Debbie, ext 3812 or email: D.Foy-Everett@sussex.ac.uk. For an extensive listing of funding opportunities see REFUND on the Research Web site: http://www.sussex.ac.uk/Units/research or USIS Home Page, under Research.

The James McDonnell Foundation invites applications for the Cognitive Rehabilitation Programme. Up to £360,000 will be awarded annually in support of cognitive rehabilitation research carried out by interdisciplinary teams of cognitive neuroscientists, cognitive psychologists, and rehabilitation professionals. Deadline: 15 March 1999

The ESRC is inviting outline applications for Research Fellowships and Research Networks under Phase 1 of a new Teaching and Learning Programme. Principal aim is to improve outcomes for learners at all ages within the full range of educational and training settings. Funding available for up to three years beginning in January 2000. Deadline: 13 April 1999

The EPSRC issued a fourth call under the Aerodynamics Managed Programme. Proposals should address the following key areas: aerodynamic efficiency; dynamic behaviour; noise; and key enabling technologies. Deadline: 16 April 1999

The British Council is accepting applications for grants for joint scientific research between British and Polish groups in 2000. Applications are welcome from pure and applied sciences, and from social sciences as long as they are in the field funded by the ESRC. Deadline: 31 October 1999

The EPSRC wishes to promote interactions between mathematicians and engineers in UK Universities that will lead to new interdisciplinary research collaborations being established. Funding will be provided for visits by mathematicians to engineering departments and vice versa through the visiting fellowship grants scheme. No deadline.

The ESRC is offering a Research Fellowship Scheme available to social scientists at all stages of a post-doctoral career. Applications should be for a programme of work rather than a single project and will provide a significant career development opportunity. Awards will be made for between 2 - 3 years. No deadline.

The Leverhulme Trust invites applications from individuals for research grants to be administered by universities. Awards cover the salary costs of a researcher or researchers of post-doctoral level to work on an original research project. Grants are awarded between 6 months to 3 years. No deadline.