EURAXESS UK Webinar Recording - "MSCA Experiences in the UK"
On 27 June EURAXESS UK held a webinar on Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Experiences in the UK
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It focused on individual's experiences, as an MSCA PhD student or an MSCA fellow in the UK. As well as providing an overview of the current UK situation. It highlighted opportunities as a result of the decision for the UK to associate with Horizon Europe. Plus provided information on the Marie Curie Alumni Association. This recording would be especially useful for international researchers currently interested in coming to the UK with MSCA.
UKRO Webinars - Horizon Europe - European Research Council (ERC) 2025 Starting Grant
UK Research Office (UKRO) 2 part webinar series for UK Horizon Europe applicants to funding from European Research Council (ERC) 2025 Starting Grant. 2 webinars with detailed information and advice from with Horizon Europe experts.
ERC Starting grant are for researchers of any nationality with 2-7 yearsexperience since completion of PhD, a scientific track record showing great promise and an excellent research proposal can apply. Any field of research is eligible.
UK Universities at EURAXESS Biennial Conference Poland
Article on the recent EURAXESS network conference in Katowice, Poland. Celebrating 20 years of EURAXESS services, since it's creation by the European Commission in 2004. Learn about what was covered, who was there and what UK university representatives thought.
Apply for reviewer or panel roles - British Council ISPF
The British Council is inviting expressions of interest fromearly-career to senior-career researchers to act as reviewers and panel members for proposals submitted under the International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF).
Reviewers and panel members are required to be researchers in full-time academic positions. Peer review is a fundamental part of the assessment process. As a reviewer or panel member, you will receive in-depth knowledge of these processes, including a deeper understanding of the UK’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) and the importance of inclusive research practices, which can further develop your reviewing and proposal writing skills. Being part of the decision-making process will also give you a broad view of the novel ideas coming through the funding pipeline.
Apply for funding to purchase multi-user equipment at departmental, interdepartmental or regional scale. The equipment nature is mainly enabling research. The level of equipment is £10,000 to £400,000. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) funding.
Funding - ESRC UK-Brazil global talent exchange scheme
The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) seeks to improve the connectivity between UK and Brazilian social science research communities.
This opportunity will allow early career researchers to develop new collaborations which will benefit their future research and professional development. The UK project lead must be eligible for ESRC funding and are expected to develop equitable partnerships with researchers based in Brazil. The involvement of an eligible project co-lead (international) based in Brazil is mandatory.
Funding - UK-China ISPF Symposium on Resilient Planet
Call to early-career researchers based in the UK: apply to join and contribute to a fully funded international symposium hosted by the British Council on the theme of Resilient Planet, part of the International Science Partnerships Fund (ISPF). In partnership with UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) China.
From 4 to 6 November 2024, in Beijing. The UK-China Symposium on Resilient Planet will bring together early-career researchers, senior researchers, and policymakers from the UK and China. The symposium will offer opportunities for early-career researchers to discuss their research, exchange ideas and establish connections for possible future activities.
Funding - STFC Africa-UK physics partnership collaborative research projects
Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) funding for collaborative physics-led projects addressing the challenges of climate change, energy, and capacity building in physics across African economies and societies.
You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for STFC funding and have a project co-lead based at a research organisation in Ghana, Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, or Uganda. The total fund amount is £5 million. STFC will fund 10 to 15 projects lasting up to 24 months.
Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, is offering up to 50 Women in Innovation Awards to women entrepreneurs within SMEs across the UK. The winners will receive a £75,000 grant and bespoke business support.
Report - Business case for good EDI practices compelling
New report from Royal Academy of Engineering "The EDI engine: Evidencing the business benefits of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in engineering" shows prioritising EDI can drive business success in engineering, regardless of business size. With data, case studies and actionable insights.
EURAXESS UK is a British Council managed portal which aids researchers in their career development, supporting researchers moving to, and from, the UK. In addition to providing useful information and resources, the EURAXESS portal features a free funding database and job search tool. If you have any feedback on the newsletter or want to make suggestions about content that you would like to see, please let us know. Please contact Oonagh Collins from the Euraxess UK team, at EuraxessUK@britishcouncil.org.
