FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
General Support Service
Q1. What kind of support services do you offer?
- Scheme-specific mentorship groups.
- Interview and presentation preparation.
- Comprehensive Support for Pre-Fellowship.
- Accessible Knowledge and Networking Events.
- Flexible Seed grants (up to £10,000).
Q2. How can I reach the support team?
- You can contact the hub via email during normal business hours.
Q3. Do you offer one-on-one consultations?
- Yes, we provide personalised consultations based on availability. Please make sure to book a meeting with the hub manager.
Webinars and Grantsmanship
Q1. What topics do your webinars cover?
- Our webinars focus on mentorship, Research proposal development, Funding opportunities, and best practices in grantsmanship.
Q2. How can I register for an upcoming webinar?
- You can check the ‘Webinars’ Section on the Discovery Research Support Hub website and check any upcoming webinars.
Q3. Are the webinars hosted by the discovery hub free?
- All our webinars are free to ECRs & MCRs.
Mentorship
Q1. Who is eligible for the mentorship program?
- The program is open to early-career researchers and mid-career researchers.
Q2. What can I expect from the mentorship program?
- You should expect access to the College of Experts, budgeting support, and targeted online training and group activities, among other things.
Discovery Research
Q1. What is Discovery Research?
- Discovery Research covers studies across fields and disciplines that lead to new knowledge of life, health and wellbeing.
Seed Grants
Q1. What are Seed Grants?
- A seed grant is a small amount of money that helps fund grant application related activities for example skills acquisition.
Q2. How much funding is available through Seed Grants?
- The Discovery research hub offers competitive seed grants of up to £10,000.
Q3. What types of projects qualify for Seed Grants?
- Seed grants are tailored to support activities such as preliminary data collection, travel for skill acquisition, and training in innovative methodologies.
Eligibility & Application
Q1. Who is eligible to apply for funding?
- Only Early-career researchers and mid-career researchers qualify.
Q2. What are the key steps in the application process?
- The process typically includes a one-paged proposal submission, peer review, and final selection by the Hubs Steering group based on the merit and feasibility of the study.
Q3. How long does it take to receive a decision on my application?
- Decision timelines vary depending on the proposed study.
