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Webinar: Intercultural Competence in a Professional Setting for Researchers
As researchers increasingly engage in international collaborations, the ability to navigate diverse cultural contexts has become a vital skill. This interactive 2.5-hour webinar, organized by EURAXESS Austria and Association Bernard Gregory (ABG), will help you enhance your intercultural competence and better understand how cultural differences impact professional interactions.
Target group: PhD candidates and researchers from all seniorities and disciplines
The fourth call of the Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Networks scheme closed this week, on 27 November. Through this call, the European Union (EU) is expected to fund over 190 projects, with a budget of approx. €608.6 million. The European Research Executive Agency received 1417 proposals in total, one third more than in 2023. The agency received proposals from coordinators based in 34 countries. The UK put in the second largest amount of applications for this year's call.
Meet Dr Loice Natukunda, Lecturer of Research Methods at the University of Lincoln. Plus winner of Vitae research Impact Culture and Engagement (ICE) award.
Read about her work on power dynamics in research projects. Plus her experiences and thoughts on being a Ugandan researcher living in the UK.
Wellcome's Climate and Health Award: Advancing climate mitigation solutions with health co-benefits in low- and middle-income countries. The lead applicant must be employed by an eligible organisation in a low-or middle-income country (LMIC) and be a leader in their field.
Information webinar on 9 December 2024 at 10.30 (GMT).
This scheme provides funding for early-career researchers from any discipline who are ready to develop their research identity. Through innovative projects, they will deliver shifts in understanding related to human life, health and wellbeing. By the conclusion of this award, you'll be equipped to lead your own independent research initiatives.
The administering organisation must be in one of the following:
UK Republic of Ireland a low- or middle-income country (apart from India and mainland China).
The British Council and Higher Education Commission of Pakistan are welcoming proposals from institutions/organisations in the UK to organise an exposure visit and deliver STEM training for cohorts of university faculty members from Pakistan.
Applications are accepted from individual UK institution/organisations or from consortia involving other international institutions/organisations with the UK institution/organisation as the lead
British Council - Call for Governance & Leadership Experts
The British Council and the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan are seeking services from UK organisations to deliver a one-month certified course for academic leaders and university management on governance and leadership.
The project aims to enhance the academic planning, management, strategic planning, and leadership skills of registrars, treasurers, controllers, and deans across the higher education institutes in Pakistan.
The one-month certification will be offered on a blended learning model. Interested organisations in the UK are required to submit their proposal with the provision of at least one week of content delivered face-to-face in Pakistan and the rest to be delivered virtually through any platform.
Funding - British Academy Pump Priming Horizon Europe
The British Academy are inviting proposals from UK researchers, and proposals from UK led consortia containing EU/Associated Countries-based researchers, to pump prime collaborations to support the effective uptake of the opportunities provided by the UK’s association to Horizon Europe.
Awards of up to £10,000. This will cover collaboration preparation activities to enable multinational consortium building, as well as costs for developing the project ideas and gaining a better understanding of the market opportunities.
The expectation is that this funding will be utilised in a variety of ways but could include feasibility studies, application advice and training, partnership building, and dedicated resource to take forward an application.
Webinars on Wednesday 8 January 2025, 14.00-15.00 (UK time) & Wednesday 5 February 2025, 14.00-15.00 UK time.
Deadline: Various, from 4 December 2024 to 5 March 2025
Innovate UK are leading a Pump Priming scheme focused on supporting UK SMEs to develop proposals across a wide range of Horizon Europe opportunities. Successful applicants will have access to grant funding of up to £5,000 (excluding VAT). Applicants are also given access to a highly experienced Innovate UK Business Growth Innovation and Growth Specialist (IGS) to further support their innovation and growth journey.
With the aim of developing a consortium and applying to Horizon Europe, Pump Priming can help with:
Access to opportunities for collaborative research and innovation
Explore networking and partnership opportunities
Support with travel costs to meet with potential consortia and partners
Medical Research Council (MRC) Career development award. Apply for support to become an independent researcher, if your research focus is within Medical Research Council remit to improve human health.
You must:
have a PhD or equivalent
show evidence of career progression
show clear plans for establishing independence and developing as a leader in your area of research
Writing academic book reviews is a key component of an academic career. Learn how to get selected to write a review, understand the structure and content of a compelling academic review, and effective prepare your manuscript for submission.
Advice on finding employment opportunities beyond academia. Topics covered will include strategies for finding non-academic jobs and techniques for ensuring you stand out from the crowd.
Webinar - Royal Society Rosalind Franklin Prize Lecture: Re-thinking technologies & scientific careers of the future
Let’s twist again: Dr Jess Wade on re-thinking the technologies and scientific careers of the future. Dr Jess Wade will discuss strategies to incorporate chirality into future devices, how the most exciting science happens at the intersection between disciplines, and why we need to overhaul research culture to bring the most benefit to society and the economy. With Q & A session.
Are you a researcher looking to enhance your career? Join an online event to hear about the wide range of initiatives, tools, and support mechanisms.
Learn about new EU tools and support available to you. An interactive event, where you can ask questions, share your experiences and discuss challenges facing researchers today.
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UK-based researchers and innovators across all sectors - access dedicated help from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) experts on Horizon Europe. Learn about Horizon Europe opportunities and understand how to access funding from the world's largest research funding pot. With a budget of €93.5 billion, from 2021 to 2027.
R2 Researcher, Engineering, Mechanical engineering. The University of British Columbia (UBC) Canada. Apply by 15 February 2025
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