Application for a Research Network at the University of Glasgow
Definition of Research Network
A Research Network brings together a range of researchers (academic staff, postdoctoral and graduate
students) to develop their common interests in an emerging or strategically significant research
theme. Networks will have part-time Directors and administrative support to build the community,
establish internal and external presence, organise activities including workshops, seminars and
conferences, and promote bids for research funding.
Networks will be characterised by being cross-disciplinary, with clear and extensive cross-college
interactions, demonstrated through the active participation of members in the network. It is also
preferable that the network be outward facing, with a clear engagement strategy with external users,
including industry, NHS, policy makers, government and the third sector, as appropriate.
RSIO is able to provide financial support to a small number of networks; the decision on whether to
fund a network will be made by RSIO on application. Note that any funding award will be profiled in
order that, after an agreed period of resourcing, the network and its administrative structure becomes
sustainable through external funding.
Network directors are required to submit an annual report of their activities and their plans for the
subsequent year.
Guidance for Applicants
1. Applications should be submitted by Head of College (or College Office on behalf of the HoC) to
RSIO for the approval of the Research Planning and Strategy Committee (RPSC). This should be
done via vp-research@glasgow.ac.uk with the subject line ‘NETWORK APPLICATION'. Information
on RPSC can be found at http://www.gla.ac.uk/services/senateoffice/senateandcommittees/.
2. Applications will be triaged by RSIO and a recommendation on whether or not to support will be
sent electronically to RPSC. If further discussion is necessary, the application will be taken to the
subsequent RPSC meeting.
3. A decision will be communicated to the applicant within 4 weeks from submission.
4. Annual reports must be submitted at the start of each financial year (August), providing the
network commenced no less than three months prior to August. In this instance, the first report
will be due the following August. The report form can be found at
http://www.gla.ac.uk/services/rsio/researchstrategypolicies/structures/networks/.
5. A website must be created for the network; RSIO should be notified once this is complete at
vp-research@glasgow.ac.uk.
6. Further information on Research Networks and other Research Structures can be found at
http://www.gla.ac.uk/services/rsio/researchstrategypolicies/structures/.
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General Information
Network Name
Director
(name and contact details)
Administrator
(name and contact details)
Lead College and
School/Institute
Existing Website URL
(where applicable)
Date of Application
Overview of Network Aims
Please use the box below to provide detail on the rationale and focus of the network (maximum 400
words). This should include details of how the network will, for example: benefit the University; raise
the profile of the subject area and the University; attract support from various funding streams; and
support the internationalisation agenda.
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Active Participants
Please list the internal and external active participants in the network, including academic staff, postgraduate students and external partners (add or delete
rows as appropriate). Evidence of active participation in the network comprises joint funding applications or awards between network members, or
collaborative outputs such as publications or Knowledge Exchange projects.
Internal Active Participants
Name
Job Title
External Active Participants
Name
Job Title
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College
School/Institute
Organisation
Relevant Research Area
Relevant Activity
Relevant Research Area
Relevant Activity
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Interdisciplinary Links
Please use the box below to provide evidence of cross-discipline and/or cross-College involvement
within the network (maximum 200 words).
External Stakeholders
Please list the external stakeholders involved in the network, including Policy, Government and
other relevant external bodies (add or delete rows as appropriate).
Name
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External Body
Involvement
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Knowledge Exchange Activities
Please use the box below to provide details of expected Knowledge Exchange activities and potential
collaborations. Please ensure you include a breakdown of the costs of proposed KE activities as well
as the funding sources used to support these activities under the next heading.
Funder Requirements
Please use the box below to provide a copy of any requirements set by external funders (e.g. the
terms and conditions).
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Funding Plan
Please complete the table(s) below outlining the network’s funding profile for the activities
proposed in the previous section. Include the specific use of the funds in each category, details of
funding categorised as ‘Other Expenses’ and the source(s) of funding.
This is based on the University’s financial year (1 August to 31 July); please replace ‘Year 1’ etc. with
the appropriate financial year (e.g. 2014/15). Please add tables as appropriate.
Activity 1: TITLE OF ACTIVITY
Funding
Consumables
Equipment
Other Expenses
TOTAL ACROSS PROJECT
FUNDING SOURCE(S)
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Activity 2: TITLE OF ACTIVITY
Funding
Consumables
Equipment
Other Expenses
TOTAL ACROSS PROJECT
FUNDING SOURCE(S)
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