Overview of the Session

Securing a fellowship can give a helpful boost to an academic career by enabling the fellow to develop their research independence, while simultaneously getting them acquainted with the grant writing process and building their track-record of securing funding. It is however a very competitive process and can be daunting for research staff who have never applied for funding before. To be successful, it is important to plan well in advance, develop one's awareness and seek some advice and feedback.

This event is directed at research staff interested in applying for a research fellowship in the future or currently in the process of applying for one. It will include a short presentation by a fellow on their journey.

Attendees will then participate in a ‘group speed mentoring’, during which they will get the opportunity to talk with current fellowship holders and hear about their experience of applying for fellowships and becoming fellows, as well as receiving tips and advice on preparing an application based on their experience. Grant application experts from the Research Development Team will also attend and be available for queries.

Further networking will also take place informally over lunch, which will be provided.

Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come - first serve basis. While PhD candidates will be welcome to attend if places are available, priority will be given to research staff.

Organisers

This event is organised by Organisational Development, the Postdoctoral Development Centre and the Research Development Team as part of our commitment to provide support for Queen’s researchers via the Researcher Development Concordat.

Registration will close on 24 May at 17:00 to enable time for preparation, including confirming hospitality requirements.