Successfully securing external funding: cross-disciplinary & multi-funder perspectives

We will be closing our research festival with an exceptional session. Join us to hear unique perspectives on how a range of University Academics have successfully secured funding for their research.

Welcome by the chair Prof.Neville Ford

Prof. David Clough, Theology: What makes a successful Research Council bid?

Dr Carolina Font-Palma, Chemical Engineering: Working to secure funding from Industry

Prof. Alan Finnegan, Health and Social Care: National Charities & Navigating Tenders

Prof. Saphwan Al Assaf, Clinical Sciences: Project leadership and Innovate Funding.

Dr Lisa Oakley, Psychology: Finding smaller funding opportunities for your specialism.

Prof. Neville Ford: The peer-reviewer’s perspective & closing remarks

Tea, coffee and biscuits, and lunch will be provided. Please email researchfestival@chester.ac.uk after you have booked if you have any dietary requirements.