C2D3 are awarding Seed Funding to University of Cambridge Early Career Researchers, up to £3,000 per project. The aim of the funds is to provide a step towards an independent research career. Applications should focus on interdisciplinary data science or AI.
Projects
Preference will be given towards activities that address one or more of the following:
- Increase engagement opportunities for underrepresented groups
- How the seed fund fits into the applicant’s career plans to apply for a larger grant
- Foster external industry collaborations
- Foster other external collaborations
Examples of interdisciplinary projects that could be funded are:
- Providing a short internship for a student, with yourself as the mentor
- Collaboration with a short industry project
- Host a skills-development or research workshop
- Building a network to pursue your next project
Eligibility: Who can apply?
Funding is open to Early Career Researchers who are: a) employed within a University department AND b) working within the remit of this call.
For the purposes of this funding call, an Early Career Researcher is defined as: a postdoctoral researcher or research fellowship holder who does not hold a permanent position at the University of Cambridge.
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