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Research Funding Ready A): Aligning your research ideas and the funding landscape

Who is this course aimed at?

Academic Staff
Researcher Only Staff
Early-mid career researchers who are starting their external funding journeys, or experienced researchers who want a refresher on funding processes and strategies.

What is this course about?

This session is part of the ‘Research Funding Ready’ series and will provide practical information and strategies to help you develop a research idea or question and align it with potential funding sources.

The session will include tailored interactive activities and resources to help you feel more confident in identifying funding and starting the application process.

In the final 30 minutes, we’ll hold a clinic which gives you an optional opportunity to work on a one-to-one basis with a Research Development Manager to explore different routes to funding for your specific research ideas.

Details of any pre-course/programme requirements

None.

If you'd like to explore something that relates to a specific funder or research area, please contact Ana Tokos (A.Tokos@hud.ac.uk) in advance of the session to help us tailor accordingly.

Objectives

Here is what you can expect by attending this course:
  • Identify the right funders for your research area, and understand how their priorities can mould your proposals.
  • Learn how to draw out research ideas and questions from your interests, University and school focus, funders’ priorities, and challenge-based thinking
  • Understand how you can expand your scope for research funding by developing international, interdisciplinary and intersectoral research teams.

Booking info:

29 October 2025 13:30 - 15:30 Places Remaining

You can book your place on one of the courses above or add yourself to the waiting list using the "Book your place" button above.

Please note, if you experience difficulty in connecting to the waiting list, please log into MyHR separately and then click "Book your place" again. You can also contact people@hud.ac.uk if you require further assistance.

Don't have access to MyHR?

If you do not have access to MyHR (i.e. you may be an Affiliate) please email people@hud.ac.uk confirming your full name, the name of the course you would like to attend (and date of course if applicable) and the School/Service that you work for.

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