1. CVR Postdoc Award
An opportunity for CVR postdocs to secure a small grant to support the pursuit of an independent project. It also offers a valuable opportunity to gain experience of developing and designing a research project, preparing and defending a grant proposal.
Budget:
Requested budget should be in the region of £3k
Assessment panel:
Scientific Advisory sub-group: Massimo Palmarini, John McLauchlan, Jim Neil, Roman Biek, Richard Elliott, Alain Kohl
Assessment criteria:
Innovative project that takes current work to a decisive point, or explores a new avenue arising from an ongoing project;
Potential to enhance the applicant’s personal career development by developing their vision, awareness and expert skills;
Full support and approval of the applicant’s supervisor.

2. CVR Postdoc Award - Timeline
13th May Funding Opportunities presentation from Dr Ghada Zoubinae, MRC
6th August Grants Workshop
8th September Submissions due
October Presentations to SA subgroup & awards announced
November Feedback to all applicants
Summer 2015 Final reports due from awardees