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Supporting Research Proposals

Friends' Meeting House, London

28th February 2012

A one-day event for those who wish to develop their skills in supporting academics in the research proposal process. Building on the ARMA Induction Workshop, the sessions will focus on brief information on fEC, preparing a project budget, supporting academics in the writing of proposals, quality assurance processes, other related issues such as risk management and ethics, submitting proposals and an overview of the peer review process.

This seminar provides an opportunity for participants to gain an overview of the processes involved in creating and submitting a research proposal, both those aspects undertaken by the research administrator and those falling to the researcher.  It also considers what happens to the proposal after it has been submitted.  The main focus of the day will be on costing and pricing of proposals and includes a costing exercise.  The day will include a mixture of presentations and exercises/discussions, individually and in small groups.  A comprehensive delegate pack will be provided.

Members' comments

Delegates who attended this course last year commented:

"It was very useful and the presenters were fab."

"I'm definitely leaving the seminar having gained a wealth of useful information."

"Exceeded expectations. Excellent presenters made the topic interesting and relevant and the real examples used were very good."

"Approachable speakers able to give extra insights and hints."

Target Audience

Designed for research administrators and departmental/faculty administrators who are involved in the preparation of research proposals, preferably with not more than two years experience, or for those who wish to update their knowledge.

Prior Knowledge Required

No prior knowledge required, but will build on and enhance the areas covered during the ARMA Induction Workshop.

Presenters

Jonathan Cant - Research Grants and Contracts Manager, Research Office, University of Hull

Ann Charlett-Day - Income Capture Officer and Team Leader, Researcher Development Programme, University of Sheffield

Hitesh Patel - Deputy Head (Research), Royal Holloway College, University of London

Programme
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Programme

9.30   Coffee and Registration

9.50   Introduction - Jonathan Cant

10.00 Research Administrators, Research Proposals and Quality Assurance - Hitesh Patel

10.45 Dealing with Staff Costs, Indirect Costs and Estate Costs (an introduction to Full Economic Costing) - Jonathan Cant

11.15 Coffee & Exercise 1 - Jonathan Cant

12.30 Lunch

13.30 Other Costs of Carrying out Research (non staff costs) - Ann Charlett-Day

14.15 Exercise 2 - Jonathan Cant

15.00 Afternoon Tea & Exercise 3 - Jonathan Cant

15.30 Approvals, Submission and Peer Review - Hitesh Patel

16.00 Questions and answers

16.30 Close

Venue and Travel

Friends House is very easy to find, being opposite Euston's rail and tube stations and only ten minutes walk from Kings Cross and St. Pancras.

The nearest tube stations are Euston and Euston Square, which are on the Northern, Victoria, Metropolitan, Circle and Hammersmith and City lines. Bus routes 10,18 30, 73, 205 and 390 pass the door and 59 68, 91, 168 and 253 all stop nearby.

Paddington Station offers a frequent shuttle service to Heathrow Airport.

For a map/directions please click here.

Price

ARMA members: £250

Non-members:   £319

 

The higher rate for non-members will include annual membership of ARMA for the period until 31st March 2013. For tax reasons, ARMA events are open to members only. If you are not yet a member, you will be able to join in the course of making your booking. If you are already a member, you will be required to log in before booking.

 

Queries

For general queries about this training seminar contact events@arma.ac.uk

Booking

 

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