An Inside Look: Funding opportunities and grant application writing tips

The British Academy Early Career Researcher Network brings together ECRs across the humanities and social sciences disciplines, regardless of their funding source or background

Interested in learning more about the funding opportunities offered  at the British Academy? and how to write a strong grant application?

Then join this informative one hour and 30 minute virtual session where you will hear from the Head of Research Funding on the funding schemes available at the Academy, followed by grant application writing tips and two Fellows of the British Academy on what they look for when reviewing grant applications. During the session you will:

• Learn more about the Funding schemes, what to expect and how to apply.
• Develop an understanding of the aims of the schemes and the eligibility requirements.
• Tips on how to write a strong grant application.
• The role Fellows of the British Academy have in the assessment process and what they look for in an application.

The session will be followed by a Q&A so you can ask the panel any questions you have about the funding schemes.

You can find more information on current opportunities and how to apply via our Funding Opportunities page.

The session will take place on Wednesday 6th April at 11:00am on Zoom.

Session Chair; 
TBC

Speakers:

Lesley Talbot, Deputy Head of Research Funding at the British Academy

Professor Katharine Ellis; 1684 Professor of Music, University of Cambridge and Chair of the Research Awards Committee at the British Academy

Professor Simon Swain; Professor of Classics, University of Warwick and Vice-President for Research and Higher Education at the British Academy.

The event will have live subtitles and be recorded.

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