HVB EXPLORER AWARDS
DEADLINE: 11.00am Tuesday 12th November 2024
- Explorer awards are for short studies to explore a new area of research which may be a new direction inspired by your current research or adoption of a new technology for your existing research.
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UPDATE:
These awards are not for proof-of-concept research projects. We would expect to see applications for desk studies and have allowed up to 50% of costs to be subcontracted to service providers - for example business or market development activities etc. Some complementary lab work can be submitted – this must be industrial biotechnology focussed. Requests to support a physical method such as e.g. chemical analysis or solvent extractions of plant products are not eligible. - All projects must be with HVB scope – anything deemed outside scope will not be reviewed (see guidelines for further details).
- Applicants must be eligible for BBSRC funding.
- Two awards are available, of up to £10,000 at 100% Full Economic Cost (FEC); £8,000 at 80% FEC. No match funding is required unless you have an industrial partner.
- Projects must be completed with reports and invoices submitted by 30th April 2025 (there is no flexibility in this date).
- Early Career Researchers may apply with support from a sponsor who is eligible to apply for BBSRC funding.
- We especially welcome applications from HVB members who have not previously received HVB funding.
To apply - download the guidelines and application form.
Any questions, should be directed to Dr Caroline Calvert hvb-network@york.ac.uk
