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Fellowship Application Guide for Early-Career Researchers

31 October @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm GMT

This event is organised by the EDI Working Group of ABCP as part of its “每月一谈” (“EDI Monthly Talk”) series.

Speaker

Dr Yunjie Yang, Senior Lecturer,University of Edinburgh

Dr Yang is a recipient of an ERC Starting Grant, previously served as a Chancellor’s Fellow in Data Driven Innovation and a Bayes Innovation Fellow. He leads the UoE SMART Group, dedicated to advancing research in autonomous physical artificial intelligence.

Dr Yu Fu, Senior Lecturer, University of Liverpool

Dr Fu is an NIHR Advanced Fellow based at the Department of Primary Care and Mental Health, University of Liverpool, has a background spanning medicine, public health and applied health research. Her work focuses on mental health inequalities and multimorbidity, and her research has secured more than £4 million in funding.

Abstract

No matter which academic discipline you belong to, securing a prestigious fellowship or grant can be a turning point in your research career. It provides freedom, funding, and recognition for your research, thereby accelerating your professional development. If you are looking to take the next step in your career, you are warmly invited to join this month’s “Monthly Talk” seminar.

This session will walk you through the application processes for the following funding opportunities:

  • ERC Starting Grant – European Research Council funding scheme for researchers in science and engineering.
  • NIHR Advanced Fellowship – National Institute for Health and Care Research programme for researchers in health and care fields.

Guest speakers who have successfully obtained these competitive awards will share their valuable experiences and insights. You will learn:

  • How to craft a persuasive application or project proposal
  • How to navigate the application and interview process effectively
  • How fellowships and grants can shape your path toward research independence

Whether you are preparing to apply for a research grant or simply exploring career development opportunities in academia, this seminar will offer practical strategies and first-hand insights to help you expand your professional horizons. We warmly welcome your participation.

How to participate?

Microsoft Teams

Meeting ID: 344 374 614 314 9

Passcode: Gy3V7dP9

Venue

virtual

Organiser

ABCP (Association of British Chinese Professors, 全英华人教授协会)
Email
contact@abcp.org.uk
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