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RESEARCH FUNDING APPLICATION

Module code: GST13
Credits: 5
Semester: Year-Long
Department: GRADUATE SKILLS
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	Overview
	The Research Development Office facilitates the graduate skills module GST13: Research Funding Application to provide research students with the skill set to apply for a research award. For the purpose of this module, a ‘research award’ refers to external research funding applied for by, and awarded to, the research student personally. This module is designed to assist research students in: · The process of identifying postgraduate research award opportunities; · Determining eligibility for a research award; · Understanding guidelines for submitting an application for a research award; · Developing a coherent and fundable research proposal; · Submitting a research award application in a timely manner. The Research Development Office will provide information on sources of funding, proposal development and submission, and strategies for success. Note: This module does not cover applications for needs-based awards, financial aid, loans, scholarships, or other sources of support not tied specifically to research or training.

Overview

The Research Development Office facilitates the graduate skills module GST13: Research Funding Application to provide research students with the skill set to apply for a research award. For the purpose of this module, a ‘research award’ refers to external research funding applied for by, and awarded to, the research student personally. This module is designed to assist research students in:

· The process of identifying postgraduate research award opportunities;

· Determining eligibility for a research award;

· Understanding guidelines for submitting an application for a research award;

· Developing a coherent and fundable research proposal;

· Submitting a research award application in a timely manner.

The Research Development Office will provide information on sources of funding, proposal development and submission, and strategies for success.

Note: This module does not cover applications for needs-based awards, financial aid, loans, scholarships, or other sources of support not tied specifically to research or training.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Identify funding sources and grant opportunities; Write a proposal for a research award; Incorporate feedback into a research award application; Submit a research award application to a funding body.

Teaching & Learning methods

Assessment

	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? No

	Timetable
	This timetable is not currently available, please contact the Graduate Skills Department.