Research Funding

This page is the gateway to information designed to guide you through the process of applying for funding - whatever stage you are at.  Please contact the Research Development Team if you have any questions.

1. Finding funding

"I have a research idea but who will fund it?"

• Who funds research
• How to find a suitable funder
• European and Overseas sources

2. Writing a winning proposal

"I've found a potential funder, but I need help writing the proposal"

• Before you start
• Content
• Style and presentation

3. Costing the proposal

"What can I ask for and how do I put the costs together?"

• General advice
• Completing a costing
• Converting the cost to price
• Research Project Costing Tool (fEC)
• Staff Salary Costing Tool
• Funding Facilitators and Project Managers [PDF*(306Kb)]

4. Other issues

"Is there anything else I need to think about before I submit?"

• Intellectual Property
• Research Governance
• Ethics
• Confidentiality
• Resources

5. Submission

"How do I submit and what happens afterwards?"

• Internal submission process
• Review process
• Tracking your submission
• Online management of Research Contracts and Awards (ORCA)

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