Covid-19 Updates

How will the covid-19 pandemic affect my research?

• Keep updated on UKRI news here https://www.ukri.org/news/coronavirus-impact-on-ukri-supported-research/

• Edinburgh Research Office is also providing updated information on changes to grant deadlines: https://www.ed.ac.uk/research-office/covid-19-research

• Edinburgh Infectious Diseases has a dedicated webpage on local covid-19 activities and research funding. https://www.ed.ac.uk/edinburgh-infectious-diseases/covid-19/edinburgh-covid-19-research-and-funding/covid-19-research-funding-opportunities

• If you have a Covid-19 replated project please consider applying to the UKRI ongoing call. Eleanor Riley and Richard Kenway are on the UKRI task force and advise that the turnaround time is 2-3 weeks and the size of the application is a couple of pages. Criteria are: Must be an urgent question that needs addressing now; practical impact within 12-18month. Sample collection is not eligible. Project is ~£200k-£300k but some larger ones might be pump primed and considered. UKRI funding page is continuously updated https://www.ukri.org/funding/funding-opportunities/ukri-open-call-for-research-and-innovation-ideas-to-address-covid-19/

• RSE Research Re-Boot (Covid-19 IMPACT) Research Grant – provides financial backing for academics of up to £25,000 to restart existing research or kick-start new work. Deadline: 3 March 21