EPSRC Fellowships Call 2011/12 Matt Davis and Andrew Clark BEAMS School Research Facilitators

Agenda Introduction to changes Muki Haklay, CEGE (Challenging Engineering) Martijn Zwijnenburg, Chemistry (CAF) Andrew Fisher, P&A 5 Key Messages Application numbers First steps Our support

1. Be a (Developing) Leader “Developing Leaders award” (not “fellowship”) Need to demonstrate leadership (potential) and clear long-term vision Highly competitive - for outstanding researchers only! Mentoring from existing EPSRC leaders Partnering with the best

2. Get the right package...for you and EPSRC Use flexibility on offer <5/3 years? <100% (teaching, consulting, admin) Research team (International) visits, partnering, time in industry, multi-disc collaboration... Traditional model might be appropriate (but in minority of cases)

3. Be “important” Case: Fit to EPSRC strategy “Importance” criterion in panels and review forms: Please comment on the extent to which the proposal demonstrates how the research would underpin or contribute to: - Societal challenges (including EPSRC Challenge Themes) - Other research areas - The success of the UK economy - Emerging industry Start with: ult.aspx ult.aspx

4. Apply at the right time “Expect” priorities valid for one year September or March Have clear idea why now Consider fit to specification and address in Case

5. Get (Dep./Fac./College) support Emphasis on strong host buy-in and support Mentoring Infrastructure Studentships Strong Host Institution Letter of Support Include details of The process that the institution has used to identify the candidate Why the candidate has been chosen Strong expectation from EPSRC to fully support fewer applicants

Application numbers (our estimate!) EPSRC budget (first 2 rounds) = £45M 70 fellows (first 2 rounds) 35 fellows across 7 Programmes (first round) 5 fellows/Programme (first round) UCL target = 10% (7 total) Target 35 applications (20% success rate) UCL-wide limit to 5 applications/Programme Sign-off from HoD and Dean Let us know asap!

First steps Check the topic area (if in doubt ask EPSRC) Re-read the call document Make early contact with your HoD Pitch your initial idea to colleagues Talk to us...

Our support One-to-one support ( , phone, regular catch-ups) Commenting on drafts Support with paperwork (e.g. Pathways to Impact, JoR) Institutional Letters of Support Weekly drop-in sessions (TBA) Workshops/seminars: Mock panel Pathways to Impact Grant proposal 101

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