HEPI blog: Securing Research Funding: Practical Support for Academics
Obtaining research funding is a critical activity for academics. Not only do grants provide financial assistance that can lead to groundbreaking research, but prestigious funding can also be a career booster. Nevertheless, academics are under increasing pressure to obtain research funding in a political climate where higher education funding may be cut substantially, resulting in greater competition for dwindling funds and increased rejection rates.
In this blog, Tony and I examine the role of university leadership in supporting funding applications, identify funding opportunities emerging from relationships and networks, and discuss the services provided by research support offices.