Research Development

The Research Grants Development Team works at a strategic level to increase the University’s research income and implement the University Research Strategy.

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We support Research and Innovation activities across the University and we are an integral part of the University’s research environment. 

What we do

  • Provide information about key funding opportunities, funding policy and funder landscape intelligence
  • Support the development of research funding proposals, provide eligibility advice, review applications and offer advice on interview performance
  • Provide expert advice on funder and call terms and conditions, undertaking due diligence as required
  • Co-ordinate the development and submission of major bids
  • Manage the University’s process for internal selection where the funder requires applications are demand managed
  • Support Early Career Researchers, offering meetings, training sessions and access to an internal resource library of specialised guidance documents
  • Offer advice and guidance on European funding opportunities, guiding researchers throughout the application process
  • Manage and support the Pivot-RP funding information service

Research Development Team

Name Role Email
Michelle Swain Head of Research Development [email protected]
Dr Emma Warbrick Research Development Manager [email protected]
Abiodun Adepoju Research Grants Development Coordinator [email protected]
Dr Miriam Lloyd Research Development Officer [email protected]
Dr Pankaj Kumar Research Development Officer [email protected]

Resources

Contact us

General enquiries

[email protected]

European Funding Opportunities

[email protected]