Partnering with us for research - timescales and process

Timescales and process

How to ask us to work actively with you as a co-applicant

Please start this process 4 to 6 months before your funding deadline.

1. Email [email protected] to arrange an initial discussion.

2. Complete the request form (Word).

3. Email the draft form to [email protected].

4. Discussions will now take place to agree the extent of our involvement, the resources required and the costs.

5. Update the request form following these discussions and return it to [email protected].

6. We will review your request and approve involvement. We will do this 1 month before your funding deadline.

7. Submit the final application to your funder and send a copy to [email protected].

How to ask us to sit on an advisory group for your research

Please start this process at least 2 months before your funding deadline.

1. Complete the request form (Word) and email it to [email protected].

2. Discussions will now take place to agree the extent of our involvement, the resources required and the costs.

3. Update the request form following these discussions and return it to [email protected].

4. We will review the request. Involvement will be approved at this stage. We will do this 1 month before your funding deadline.

5. Submit the final application to your funder and send a copy to [email protected].

How to ask us for a letter of support

Please start this process at least 2 months before your funding deadline.

1. Complete parts A to B of the request form and email it to [email protected].

2. Discussions will now take place to agree the contents of the letter of support.

3. We will approve the request and provide the letter of support. We will do this 1 month before the funding deadline.

4. Submit the final application to your funder and send a copy to [email protected].