Early Career Researchers funds to create impact from your research are available on an ongoing basis. At least 15 awards to be made in 2025! Image The EPSRC IAA is offering a personal award of up to £2,500 to develop and validate an impact opportunity stemming from your research. The award is open to all University research-active staff working within the EPSRC remit who identify as early career researchers.1 Applications are encouraged from all early career researchers from any subject area within remit. Example projects: Validation/characterisation/development/prototyping of devices/models/interventions for specific uses by financing e.g. facilities access and consumables. Investigation of user need or engagement with stakeholders/impact partners by financing e.g. meetings, user engagement, participation incentives. The EPSRC IAA is committed to equality of opportunity for all eligible applicants. The University has a long-standing commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion and to promoting a positive culture which celebrates difference, challenges prejudice and ensures fairness. PhD students cannot be funded. Applicants must discuss with their PI before submitting unless they are independent researchers. Timeline Deadlines are rolling and applications are reviewed and awarded on a first come first serve basis. Scope The award can be used for anything except staff time that supports the development of an opportunity to create impact from your research, for example by developing concepts, testing, modification, characterisation, synthesis, prototyping, engaging non-academic collaborators, or impact related upskilling/training courses. New original research and academic collaboration cannot be funded. The award can pay for things such as consumables, research expenses, facility access, training, market research, data, fees, or services. Application The process is fast and easy. If applying, please make sure that you discuss with your PI first, unless you are an independent researcher. Register your interest and we will provide you with the application form. Once you have discussed your idea with your PI you will be able to submit your application. We recommend independent researchers to discuss with their line managers. The application is a 600-word application where you explain how you would use the prize, what you would be able to achieve, and how you would try to develop your project further. Successful applicants This article was published on 2024-07-01
