1 EPSRC Fellowships Dr Tracy Hanlon Research Capability Imperial College London 17 th July 2008

2 EPSRC Research Fellowships Fellowship schemes focus on different stages of an academic career: Postdoctoral Fellowships  New researchers, recently completed a PhD Career Acceleration Fellowships  supports talented individuals at an early stage of their research career Leadership Fellowships  Potential to develop into the research leaders of tomorrow

3 Post Doctoral Fellowships Enable new researchers recently awarded their PhD to establish a research career Available in  Mathematical Sciences (at least 7)  Theoretical Physics (up to 5)  Theoretical Computer Science (approx 5)  Life Sciences Interface (up to 10) – up to half total duration spent overseas

4 Post Doctoral Fellowship - eligibility No nationality restriction 0-3 years postdoctoral experience at start date of fellowship Full time research for 3 years Apply for salary, and Funds available for:  computer equipment  consumables (eg books or software)  travel (eg visits to collaborators and conferences)

5 Post Doctoral Fellowship - Contacts Mathematical Sciences – Janet Edwards Theoretical Physics – Jonathan Williams Theoretical Computer Sciences – Claire Hinchliffe LSI – Samantha Madden Call for full proposals open Closing date Tuesday 30 th September 2008

6 Career Acceleration Fellowships Supports talented individuals at an early stage of their research career Full time research for up to 5 years Can apply for research costs for whole duration Staff, equipment etc. Outline Call now available Closing date Tuesday 23 rd September 2008

7 Career Acceleration Fellowship - Eligibility No nationality restrictions PhD or equivalent Must not hold a permanent academic post  Should be a research post Between 3 and 10 years postdoctoral, industrial or equivalent experience All areas EPSRC research  Key strategic areas highlighted

8 Leadership Fellowships Support individuals with potential to develop into UK’s international research leaders of tomorrow Full time research for up to 5 years Can apply for research costs Outline Call now available Closing date Thursday 9 th October 2008

9 Leadership Fellowship - eligibility No nationality restrictions Potential to become international research leader Must hold a permanent academic post at a UK HEI All areas of EPSRC research  Key strategic areas highlighted

10 Process (CAF & LF) Outline application Outline panels Full proposal invited Dec 08 Closing date for full applications Feb 08 Reviewing of full proposals Response to reviewers Interviews June 09 Awards made June 09 Start fellowships July 09 – March 2010

11 Full proposal documentation Application form Case for Support  Candidate’s track record, proposed research Other documents  Diagrammatic Workplan  Justification of Resources  List of Publications  CV  HoD Statement  Letters of Support

12 Outline applications As part of your Je-S application, attach Outline Case for Support (max 3 sides A4) CV (max 2 sides A4) List of publications Note – there is work to do in Je-S too!  eg Outline costing required

13 First steps… Check eligibility and remit  Ask funding body if necessary Check Je-S (or equivalent) access Read supporting documentation carefully  Please check if the call document answers your question before getting in touch with us!

14 Make early contact with… Head of Department Research Office about costings  Also confirm internal procedures for submission Project partners (Letters of Support?)

15 A good Case for Support (full version) Ask colleagues to review your proposal rather than just reading it  Use appropriate fellowship reviewer form Reviewers are the technical experts Don’t expect reviewers to read links – all relevant info should be included  Make the reviewer’s job as easy as possible

16 Help peer reviewers! Panels have a lot of paperwork! Clear title & objectives Make summary understandable Make it as easy to read as possible!  Limit technical jargon where possible  Explain acronyms on first usage Consider the nature of the panel membership – not all experts in your research

17 Applicant’s Response Reviewers’ comments sent to applicants via JeS Applicants may provide response for panel (one side of A4) Positive Referee Reports - still need to be read carefully Unsupportive Referee Reports – need careful consideration before responding  Address specifics – avoiding aggressive or dismissive responses  Don’t waste the opportunity to clarify issues

18 The ultimate job interview?

19 Your fellowship interview.. Read and follow guidance sent with invitation Arrive early Interview panel membership, if given  look them up in advance Predict likely questions Be aware of wider context of your research Practice presentation and interview Ask current/past fellows for advice

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21 You’re hired… …Any Questions?