AHRC-EPSRC-JISC%20ARTS%20AND%20HUMANITIES%20E-SCIENCE%20INITIATIVE

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AHRC-EPSRC-JISC ARTS AND HUMANITIES E-SCIENCE
INITIATIVE

• e-Science Research Grants and Studentships Scheme

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The Scheme

• Based on AHRCs Research Grants scheme
• Need to use AHRC Research Funding Guide in
  conjunction with Details of the scheme
• Need to note the differences between the
  e-Science Research Grants scheme and Research
  Grants standard

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How to apply

• Must apply using the Je-S System (Joint
  electronic submission system)
• https//je-s.rcuk.ac.uk
• Application must be submitted to Je-S by 4pm 2nd
  November 2006 through your university submitter
• Nominated Review must be received by deadline in
  order to be considered

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Key Elements

• Scheme Limit FEC 400k (not including
  studentships)
• Maximum of two studentships per application / max
  of three studentships from any one HEI
• Maximum duration of four years
• One Stage Assessment Process

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Attachments

• Case for Support key document see Appendix 1
  of AHRC Research Funding Guide for guidance
• Use headings provided
• References included in word count
• Justification of Resources
• CVs and Publications Lists
• Technical Appendix additional (where
  applicable)

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PhD Studentships

• 4 years in length to allow for the incorporation
  of e-Science training throughout training
• Studentship Je-S section within application to be
  completed explain how fits with project
• Case for support where no studentship this
  should be used to further outline work of
  Department in the area of e-Science

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Additional Hints

• Ensure you make a note of the PI Response week
  Use PI response wisely
• Nominated Review is optional
• As application is going through Je-S and is to be
  costed using FEC so contact your Research/Finance
  Office at the earliest opportunity

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Additional Hints Contd

• Ensure the case for support does not contain too
  much jargon i.e. ensure that the broad aims of
  the project and activities the project are
  clearly articulated
• Ensure that you articulate the arts and
  humanities research element of the application

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• Ian Broadbridge
• Programme Manager
• AHRC
• 0117 987 6661
• i.broadbridge_at_ahrc.ac.uk