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RESEARCH THAT SHAPES AND IMPROVES LIVES
The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159
STIRLING GRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOOL
November 11th 2008
www.research.stir.ac.uk/postgraduate-information
RESEARCH THAT SHAPES AND IMPROVES LIVES
The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159
STIRLING GRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOOL
What is SGRS?
•Organised by a steering group
•Academic and PG representatives
•Responsible for organising skills training
•Organises the annual conference
•Graduate Development Officer
www.research.stir.ac.uk/postgraduate-information
RESEARCH THAT SHAPES AND IMPROVES LIVES
The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159
STIRLING GRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOOL
What are generic skills?
•Non-subject specific skills; transferable skills
•Research Councils’ skills statement
•Skills audit
•Handbook; WebCT
www.research.stir.ac.uk/postgraduate-information
RESEARCH THAT SHAPES AND IMPROVES LIVES
The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159
STIRLING GRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOOL
Research Councils’ Skills Statement
•Research skills and techniques
•Research environment
•Research management
•Personal effectiveness
•Communication skills
•Networking and team-working
•Career management
www.research.stir.ac.uk/postgraduate-information
RESEARCH THAT SHAPES AND IMPROVES LIVES
The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159
STIRLING GRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOOL
Useful links
www.vitae.ac.uk
www.research.stir.ac.uk/postgraduate-information
RESEARCH THAT SHAPES AND IMPROVES LIVES
The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159
Funding for postgraduate studies
What is funding for?
You can either do a 1+3, or a 3, this varies with subject area as to what is standard.
RESEARCH THAT SHAPES AND IMPROVES LIVES
The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159
Sources of funding for postgraduate studies
Research councils •AHRC •ESRC •EPSRC •NERC •BBSRC •MRC •STFC
Speak to your departmental postgraduate research contact now, and identify a potential supervisor.
RESEARCH THAT SHAPES AND IMPROVES LIVES
The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159
Other sources of PG funding
Charitable trustsCSO etcResearch Organisations, eg BCUK, British Heart Foundation etc
RESEARCH THAT SHAPES AND IMPROVES LIVES
The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159
How to identify sources of funding
• Check your departmental notice boards• Speak to researchers• Search on eg Researchresearch.com,
postgraduatestudentships.co.uk etc• See SGRS webpage for list of search engines• http://www.research.stir.ac.uk/postgraduate-information/funding-s
ources/opportunities.php
RESEARCH THAT SHAPES AND IMPROVES LIVES
The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159
What should you do?
• Speak to researchers that you are interested in working with, and discuss possible funding opportunities.
• Work on your research proposal
• Get a good degree!
You need to do this soon, as most funding competitions close in May, so the summer is too late.
RESEARCH THAT SHAPES AND IMPROVES LIVES
The University of Stirling is a charity registered in Scotland, number SC 011159
STIRLING GRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOOL
Dr Katharine Reibig
Research & Enterprise OfficeCottrell Building, 3B1
Tel: xt 6698Email: [email protected]
Days of work: Tue/Wed/Thu
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