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News from Head of SchoolNewsletter During August and early September the newsletter will be produced when there is something to say and there is someone around to say it. There will be some newsworthy items: the results of the National Student Survey will be published, the position on home undergraduate admissions will become clear, and we will hopefully finalise at least some appointments (we currently have offers out to three people for academic posts). If you are having a vacation at some point over the summer, I hope that you have an enjoyable and relaxing time. EventsJapanese schoolchildren visit 3 Aug 11 Again this year we have a group of Japanese schoolchildren (age: 16-17) on a study visit to the University (from the school in Kanazawa, Ishikawa-ken at which my wife used to teach).
Toby Howard Research Awards and Prize OpportunitiesRoyal Society University Research Fellowships 15 Sept 11 The University Research Fellowships scheme aims to provide outstanding scientists, who should have the potential to become leaders in their chosen field, with the opportunity to build an independent research career. Those appointed are expected to be strong candidates for permanent posts in universities at the end of their fellowships. This scheme is very competitive with an average success rate of 7.6%. Subjects covered: All areas of the life and physical sciences, including engineering, but excluding clinical medicine. Eligibility: Applicants must have a PhD or equivalent research experience by the time they apply, we will not accept applicants who have just submitted their PhD. Applicants are expected to be at an early to mid-stage of their career (between three to eight years of research experience since their PhD) at the time of application.
Place of tenure: Fellowships must be held in a UK university or not-for-profit research organisation (except for Research Council Institutes). Value: Provides funding to cover the research fellow's salary costs, estates costs and indirect costs. Under the full economic costing model, 80 per cent of these costs will be met by the Royal Society. Research expenses (up to £13,000 for the first year and up to £11,000 annually thereafter) will also be provided. The Research Fellowship provides researchers with maximum flexibility and can be held part-time, and allows sabbaticals, secondments or international experience. Weblink
Royal Society International Exchanges Scheme Various Aim: This scheme is for scientists in the UK
who want to undertake a collaboration with
scientists overseas through either one-off visit or bilateral travel.
China cost-share round closing date for approved applications: 10 October 2011 2011/R2 round closing date for approved applications: 17 October 2011 European Union Women Innovators prize 20 Sept 11The EU Prize for Women Innovators will be awarded to three women entrepreneurs, who were at some point during their careers beneficiaries of funding for projects under the RTD Framework Programme (FP) or the Competitive and Innovation Framework Programme (CIP). It is time to have your accomplishments recognised and maybe win one of the first EU Prizes for Women Innovators!
1st prize: €100 000 2nd prize: €50 000 3rd prize: €25 000 The application process is designed to be as simple as possible. Should you need further clarification, please call the help line directly on: 0032 483 506 825 or email us. The deadline for submission of applications is 20 September 2011 at 17.00 (Brussels local time). Full details can be found here. |
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