Schemes for Engineers in Research and Development

Research Chairs: How To Apply

Enquiries are welcome from individuals, UK-based university departments or industries interested in the scheme. However, the final proposal must be submitted by the appropriate Head of Department at the host university.

Under normal circumstances, The Academy requires that all new Research Chairs be advertised in order to attract the most experienced individual for the appointment. However, existing members of staff may be encouraged to apply if appropriate and will be assessed in competition with any other suitable candidates.

See 'Assessment of proposal and applicant' for details.

Case for support

The case for support should be typed using a font such as Times New Roman, 12 point. It should include:

  • details of the generic programme of research proposed, including the broad workplan for the five year period and specific deliverables anticipated

  • details of how the Fellowship will fit into the research strategy of the university and industrial sponsor

  • an outline of the ideal person specification and, if desired, a full curriculum vitae (including publications and grants) of a nominated candidate

  • a statement of the relevance of the research to other organisations

  • a statement outlining the added value that would accrue from the Academy funding

  • a financial statement which includes the relevant cost elements, e.g. gross salary, indirect costs and estates

  • a statement of plans after the five year period (e.g. will the appointment be made permanent at the university?)

  • letters of support from the industrial sponsor(s) and university Head of Department

  • a statement addressing the Intellectual Property Rights arrangements agreed between the university and industrial sponsor(s)

  • details of any additional support from the university, industrial sponsor or other sources (e.g. additional staff, equipment, facilities)

When to submit

There are no closing dates. Applications may be submitted at any time. Applications should be sent to the Manager, Research Support, at The Royal Academy of Engineering (see “Further Information”).

Diversity Monitoring Form

The data provided in the Diversity Monitoring form will be used for monitoring purposes only and will form no part of the scheme’s selection procedure.

Further information

Further information may be obtained from Rob Barrett – Head, Research Programmes

Tel: 020 7766 0605
Fax: 020 7766 2067
[E-mail Rob Barrett]

 

 

Updated July 2012

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