Effective Research Grant Writing with Dr Lisa Hill

It is ideally suited to: researchers who are preparing to apply for research grant funding, researchers who are in the process of developing their application, and researchers who have recently been unsuccessful in applying for a research grant and want to apply again.

Designed as an interactive session, during which participants actively develop their ideas and even draft text, the emphasis is on learning-by-doing, with opportunities for group feedback and peer-to-peer learning, as well as 1-2-1 support from external facilitator and trainer Dr Lisa Hill.

By the end of the workshop, participants will:
●      Answer key questions to help them develop their idea(s)
●      Understand how to structure their research grant application
●      Have a draft vision statement and introduction to their research grant application
●      Identify next steps and develop a personal action plan

The workshop can be tailored to cover any or all aspects of pre- or post-application advice and support, and can be tailored to suit audience needs. Applicants should therefore complete and return the pre-workshop questionnaire below to register interest in attending this event. Places are strictly limited. 

Your trainer

Dr Lisa Hill has over 20 years’ experience in innovation and research management. She started her career at the Economic & Social Research Council in 1999, with responsibility for ESRC’s portfolio of environmental social science investments and as secretary to the Research Grants Board. She moved to the Arts & Humanities Research Council in 2004, taking on the role of Head of Evaluation at AHRC in 2006. After leaving AHRC, Lisa held research and project management positions at the Universities of Bristol and Leeds, most recently as Head of Research Development at the University of Leeds as Associate Director of Research & Skills at the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC). She left NERC in August 2023 and now has her own company.