1. ESCalate funding workshop Part one Dr Julie Anderson June 12 2007 University of Bristol

2. Welcome …and Housekeeping Toilets are on the third floor – down the stairs, through the double doors and opposite the lifts. No Fire alarm drill is planned; in case of alarm therefore please congregate outside, up the road in the Square. If taxis are required for the end of day, please let Teresa know by/ at lunchtime

3. Introductions Dr Julie Anderson – five years with ESCalate; current Projects Manager Teresa Nurser – Projects Administrative Coordinator Invitation to introduce yourself – (name, institution, reason for being here, hopes for the day etc?!)

4. Three types of grant Research – April deadline for EOIs Student – as above Development – October 31st 2007 deadline Overall very similar style of management - so today will cover them all but please chip in with queries as we go along - or write on a “post it” for later in the afternoon!

5. How to write a successful grant application Our team of evaluators tell us that it helps if… You not only have a good idea/ innovative - but explain the rationale clearly – with, where appropriate literature review and context( eg CETLs), methodology, theoretical framework, data collection, how you will undertake your analysis, evaluation etc. It is realistic: scale, time, costings Demonstrates home institution support and/ or works with other partners where appropriate.

6. How to write a successful application cont... Crucial… Have thoughts about dissemination of your findings/ outcomes/ resources. These could be via: –networks, workshops, seminars, papers, report, articles for in house and/ or ESCalate publications, conferences and events –plus increasingly CDs, DVDs, web based video clips etc

7. Costings and finance - 1 We can give you funds ( usually in thirds) for: Travel, consumables ( eg paper, photocopying), meetings, refreshments, speaker fees, secretarial/ researcher and transcriber costs bought in We cannot pay salaried staff costs.

8. Costings 2 FEC and VAT. If your institution levies these they need to be costed into your application. We expect to see match funding as a demonstration of the commitment of your institution to your work. This can often be in terms of your time/ space etc

9. Our evaluation process for EOIs / and project bids If all the previous points are covered effectively, then the external evaluation team can usually recommend funding. The ESCalate team then make final decisions according to funding available. (end part one)

10. Part Two How to work with us – the Administration side Online Application and project management Teresa Nurser and Julie Anderson

11. Register as a member

12. Member page

13. Complete the proposal form – on your member page – vital!

16. Submission and evaluation You can add to your proposal anytime up until the deadline date It will then be sent to our evaluators They are sent a evaluation and comments sheet to complete, and a deadline to reply by The evaluations are reviewed by ESCalate team Timing – patience is a virtue; slippage does happen!

17. Outcome You will be sent notification by letter of the outcome, usually within 4-6 weeks For Research and Student grants, those who are successful move to the second stage of the bidding process. Again evaluated and outcomes given Evaluation feedback offered to all Development grants – Agreement form sent to you for signing and returning by HoD and self. Once we receive the Agreement form the project is then activated and you may invoice us for the first third of the agreed costs

18. Project page

20. Running the project The responsibility for invoicing is YOURS! Stay in touch – especially if you need to adjust/ change details etc. Discuss administration issues with Teresa Email or phone Julie over substantial issues over the content etc.

21. Some final points… You do not need to be a professor – and / or in what may be termed a prestigious institution! Our remit is to encourage good practice in teaching and learning wherever it is found We can support you as little or much as you need in the day to day running of the project ( e g by setting up a mentoring scheme). An ESCalate project often leads to other things….!