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The Library offers workshops and events designed to help you develop essential research skills. Whether you're a student, a researcher, or faculty our sessions provide opportunities to explore advanced research techniques, critically evaluate information sources, learn about open research and engaging with AI for research.
Introduction to the UK research funding environment
The research funding environment in the UK can, at first, appear quite complex and may be a little daunting if you have not previously applied for funding.
In this interactive workshop we will de-mystify the policies and processes of research funding, exploring how funding is awarded and managed in the UK and the types of funding that might be available to you.
We will introduce the ways in which funding applications are assessed by funders and the important factors to consider before developing a funding proposal. We will explore when, where and how you might start to seek funding for your research, and what support is available for those making applications.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this workshop, participants will have:
- an awareness of the key funders of research in the UK
- an appreciation of the role of policy, peer review and assessment in research funding
- knowledge of the tools and routes to identify suitable funding opportunities
- an awareness of the different types of funding available for researchers (e.g. fellowships, grants, networking funding, travel funding etc)
- identified the key questions they need to consider before making an application for funding
- knowledge of where to seek further information and support for making applications.
Target audience
ECRs and PGRs of all stages, along with researchers of any career stage who are new to the UK research environment.
Workshop Theme
PGR workshops to get you thinking about the organisation and ethics of your research and how it complies with governance, and that tie in with the third Vitae RDF domain. Visit our Realise workshops page for more sessions.
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We welcome proposals from University of Sussex colleagues to co-produce exhibitions and/or events in designated spaces in our buildings. If you wish to propose or design an exhibition for spaces within the Library and any associated digital or event activities that accompany an exhibition, please complete the Exhibition and events application form and submit to us by uploading below.
Applications should be submitted with at least six months’ notice for exhibitions and three months' notice for events in advance of the proposed start date and require relevant sign-off at Associate Dean, Executive Dean or Director of Professional Services level. This application should be completed in conjunction with the Exhibition and Events process document.