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Finding funding during your PhD

Target audience

Doctoral students in any discipline in any year of your PhD.

Course mapped to

Vitae's Researcher Development Framework domain: C3 (Finance, funding and resources)

Course information

PLEASE NOTE: This workshop will run on campus. Make sure you factor in time to get to the venue so as not to delay the start of the workshop. If you are no longer able to attend, please cancel your place at least two working days before so that we can allow others onto the course.

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Whether it's a small sum to attend a conference, a hardship grant or support for research expenses, every postgraduate will find themselves applying for money at some point. This presentation will cover many aspects of fundraising for postgraduates, from a helping hand with your fees to setting up a student-led journal. It will explore how to identify potential funders, avoid common mistakes and pitfalls, ensure your application is as attractive as possible, and keep on top of the reporting and evaluation required if successful. Case studies from recent graduates will provide real-world guidance.

The session will be followed by an informal Q&A session, where you can discuss your projects and ideas, and get advice on the best approaches. Ben Fletcher-Watson spent seven years fundraising in the cultural sector, raising over £2 million for a variety of projects and companies. He holds a PhD in Drama from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

What previous participants have said about this course:

• "It was a brilliant workshop and gave us a lot of new opportunities to look into."
• "Ben offered interesting insights into the 'thought' processes that funding body panels have when looking through applications."
• "I really liked the positive tone and encouraging attitude, and little tips on the way of how to confidently tweak your work and applications."
• "Tons of resources I had no idea existed to hunt up funding."
• "Very useful, friendly, welcomes questions."

You many also find Fundraising your first postdoc helpful.

Aims and objectives

By the end of the workshop, you should be able to:

• Consider possible projects and opportunities for which you may require financial support.
• Understand the range of fundraising options open to you.
• Identify routes to securing funding.

Tutors

Dr Ben Fletcher-Watson

Venue

Hebdomadar's Room, Hebdomadar's Block, St Salvator's Quad

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Course provider

IELLI
Email: ielli@st-andrews.ac.uk