Event Recap: Grant Writing Workshop & ZERO Institute Seed Fund Launch
Wednesday 27 November 2024
On Wednesday, 27 November 2024, the ZERO Institute ECR Network hosted a grant writing workshop at the Fitzhugh Lecture Theatre, Cohen Quad, introducing a new Seed Fund designed to support early-career researchers (ECRs) at Oxford in securing research funding. The initiative aims to facilitate grant proposal development by covering essential costs such as travel for collaborative meetings and writing retreats.
Key Highlights
Attendees learned about the pilot funding opportunity designed to support ECRs in advancing their research proposals. Participants also gained practical guidance on navigating funding landscapes, understanding evaluation criteria, and avoiding common pitfalls, including best practices for crafting successful grant applications, sharing strategies for structuring compelling proposals and aligning with funders’ priorities.
Engagement & Next Steps
The ZERO Institute ECR Network encourages interested researchers to explore the Seed Fund opportunit, once it is launched, and continue engaging with upcoming workshops and funding support initiatives. For further details regarding this event, please contact ECR Network Management Board member leading this event, Yang Tu (yang.tu@eng.ox.ac.uk).
