The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is hosting an event about the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) on 27 October 2016. This new five-year £1.5 billion funding stream, announced as part of the Government’s 2015 spending review, forms part of the UK's Official Development Assistance commitment, to support cutting-edge research which addresses the problems faced by developing countries. It will be administered through delivery partners including the Research Councils and national academies.

Keynote speaker at the event will be Professor Alan Winters (University of Sussex) who is a member of the RCUK GCRF Strategic Advisory Group and this will be an opportunity to learn more about GCRF funding, which countries are eligible, which challenge areas the Fund will focus on etc. There will also be presentations outlining the support and structures available at the University and how to prepare for GCRF funding calls.

Programme

Welcome

Professor Dinah Birch - PVC for Research and Impact

A national perspective on GCRF

Professor Alan Winters – member of RCUK GCRF Strategic Advisory Group

GCRF at the University of Liverpool

Professor Rachel Williams – Interim Chair of UoL GCRF Strategic Planning Group

GCRF and ODA compliance

Christine Bateman – International Development Office

Tea and coffee break

Guidance for academics on preparing for a GCRF bid

Professor Barry Godfrey – HSS APVC for Research and Impact

Q&A panel session and networking

This event is open to researchers, PhD students and professional services staff from all Faculties. It is free to attend but please register your interest on this Eventbrite page. Please note that this event is only for University of Liverpool staff and students.

Research Funders workshop series: The Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF)