Events
Sussex ECR Symposium: Dragons' Den
Dragons' Den is an opportunity for early career researchers, either as individuals or groups, to bid for research funding, and to gain experience in bid-writing and pitching to a non-specialist audience.
Funds of up to £2,000 are available to resource projects and activities which, in line with Sussex Research with Impact Strategy, support the development of knowledge that challenges conventional wisdom, extending the boundaries of research drawing on technological and intellectual advances.
For a chance to present at the Dragons' Den, eligible researchers must submit a research project application and proposal for assessment by our ‘Dragons’.
Fifteen successful applicants will receive training in writing, communicating and pitching, before presenting to the shortlisting panel in the week of 27 May. From this, six finalists will go forward to pitch to the Dragons at the live event on Thursday 13 June.
The Dragons' Den is an opportunity to:
- gain valuable training and experience in bid-writing and communicating your ideas
- raise your professional profile across the University
- undertake CPD to put towards your ADR and promotion application
- expand your network with other researchers and engage in a supportive environment
- receive mentoring or guidance from our Dragons
Check out the rules, eligibility criteria and guidance if you'd like to get involved.
The registration will open Mon 8 April to Mon 29 April, 12 noon.
If you have any queries about the Dragons' Den, please email researchstaffoffice@sussex.ac.uk.
Join us on 13 June for the ECR Symposium, a whole day of events bringing the Sussex researcher community together to celebrate research. The booking for the event will be opened soon, please look out for it!