Engineering and Physical Sciences Early Career Fellowship Workshop - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Faculty of Engineering and Physical Sciences Early Career Fellowship Workshop Artem Mishchenko School of Physics and Astronomy

Map of early career fellowships http://web4.cs.ucl.ac.uk/research/medic/cmic-wiki/images/9/9e/BEAMS_Fellowships_guide_Early_career_v1.pdf

EPSRC Early Career Fellowship The Flexible fellowship up to 5 years basics In certain priority areas defined by EPSRC Covered: fellow’s salary; travel and networking funding; consumables; major equipment; research staff; co-applicants; technician costs etc. Timeline No deadlines, but submit at least 3 months before prioritisation panel Proposals prioritised at panels in Jan/Feb and July. Shortlisted candidates invited to interview 6 weeks later. Results announced (and fellowships start) in April or October.

When to submit?

Assessment

Assessment Criteria Research Quality • Novelty, quality, track record, ability to deliver, strong vision, evidence of recognition The Applicant • Leadership Importance • National importance, EPSRC portfolio

Assessment Criteria Research Environment • Team, collaborations, host institute (HO statement) Impact • Who may benefit the research, pathways to impact Resources and Management • Justify the planning, management and resources; identify risks Fit to Strategic Priorities • http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/research/ourportfolio/themes/

Required documentations Case for Support (up to 9 pages) Pathways to Impact (up to 2 pages) CV (up to 2 pages) Host Organisation Statement (up to 2 pages) Work Plan (1 page) Justification of Resources (up to 2 pages) List of Publications (no page limit)

Case for Support (9 pages) Previous research track record (2 pages) • In the context of the proposal • Include an overview of publications • Highlight achievements Description of proposed research and its context (2 pages) • Background (1 page) • National Importance (1/3 page) • Academic Impact (1/3 page) • Research hypothesis and objectives (1/3 page) Programme and methodology (4 pages) – actual proposal! • Research methodology (1 page) • Work programme (3 pages) References (1 page)

Case for Support - hints • Try to make a story, not to just answer questions • Explain how the research is exciting and original • Identify potential problems/risks (better you than referees) and propose workable solutions • Keep track record relevant to your proposal • Write clearly and concisely • Add some helpful illustrations • Adhere to guidelines

Pathways to Impact • EPSRC takes Pathways to Impact very seriously! • Academic impact: through publications, conferences, data sharing • Knowledge exchange: meet representatives from industry on conferences; use existing networks, media relations teams, press and so on • Technology transfer: industrial collaborations, UMI3, spin-out company • Outreach • People • General economic and societal impact

Response to referees’ comments • 2 pages max; only a few days to respond • Don’t try to answer all questions posed by referees • Make a strong statement, address two main issues fully (1 page), and briefly discuss 3-4 additional points • Write positively (don’t apologise ) • Use the response to further support your application

Interview Have mock interview arranged You will get names of your panel members - do some research 10 min presentation followed by 20-30 min Q&A session Really brief introduction of your project Beyond fellowship

Thank you for your attention!