Grantholders’ News
Issue 28: January 2012
Contents
Funding opportunities
3. Forthcoming application deadlines
4. Applications open for our Seeding Drug Discovery initiative
Other updates
5. In the Zone – exploring the mind and body in motion
6. Big Picture: Exercise, Energy and Movement out now
7. UK BIOBANK: Launch of procedures for accessing the resource
8. Masterclass in communication for Wellcome researchers and groups
9. Getting media coverage of your research
1. Investigator Awards update
The next closing date for Investigator Awards in Biomedical Science is 2 March. Find out more about application and award numbers and success rates for the first two rounds of the Investigator Award in Biomedical Science scheme. Information is also available on the recipients of the first and second rounds of the scheme.
2. Peer Review College
From October 2012, the Trust will be trialling the use of a peer review college to undertake the majority of our remote written peer review on applications to our senior biomedical funding schemes. College members will be drawn from our community of senior Trust-funded scientists and other UK and overseas researchers and, to ensure adequate breadth of expertise, will be supplemented with additional specialist external reviewers where required. Further information regarding the role and composition of the college will be available later this year.
Funding updates
3. Forthcoming application deadlines
Research Training Fellowship (3 February)
Veterinary Research Entry Fellowship (2 March)
New Investigator Awards in Biomedical Science (2 March)
Senior Investigator Awards in Biomedical Science (2 March)
Training Fellowship in Public Health and Tropical Medicine (5 March)
Intermediate Fellowship in Public Health and Tropical Medicine (5 March)
Intermediate Clinical Fellowship (20 April)
See upcoming deadlines on our website.
See more information on forthcoming scheme deadlines in the biomedical sciences and medical history and humanities.
4. Applications open for our Seeding Drug Discovery initiative
This scheme provides funding for applicants looking to carry out drug-like compound discovery and/or lead optimisation. The deadline for preliminary applications is 8 June 2012.
Other updates
5. In the Zone – exploring the mind and body in motion
Building on the excitement of the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, we are introducing In the Zone – our UK-wide initiative to engage people with the science of how their body works during sport and movement. Endorsed by Sir Steve Redgrave CBE, In the Zone is a combination of exciting experiment kits for all primary and secondary schools in the UK and an interactive exhibition for families that will tour across all four nations in 2012. Follow the action on Twitter @inthezonewt.
Throughout 2012 several of our public engagement projects, funded through the Engaging Science grants programme, will be of particular interest – they explore some of the themes of the Games.
6. Big Picture: Exercise, Energy and Movement out now
The latest issue of 'Big Picture', the Wellcome Trust's free educational resource for teachers and learners, is all about the biological, social and psychological aspects of movement and exercise. Download a copy and see the related online resources.
7. UK BIOBANK: Launch of procedures for accessing the resource
UK Biobank has launched its Access Procedures, which govern the way the resource can be used by scientists to improve the health of future generations. UK Biobank expects to go live with its online application system in the spring. For more information, visit the UK Biobank website.
8. Masterclass in communication for Wellcome researchers and groups
The Wellcome Trust Narrative Skills workshops provide expert coaching on explaining your research to public audiences and an opportunity to hone your story with the help of communications professionals. Find out more about the workshops online or contact us to secure your place.
9. Getting media coverage of your research
Do you have a story to tell? Are you about to publish an interesting research paper? Have you reached a significant milestone in your research? If so, please let us know. Our Media Office has produced a Guide to Working with the Media, with helpful advice and tips. It can help you to reach a wider audience through the media by helping you to prepare media strategy, write press releases and coordinate interviews. To obtain your free copy, contact Craig Brierley.
10. News from the NC3Rs
Applications are now invited for the 2012 project grant and pilot study grants schemes. An ASAB/SEB/NC3Rs Symposium, implementing the 3Rs in behavioural and physiological research, will be held 4-5 July 2012.
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