SICSA Funding Opportunities
SICSA has a number of funding opportunities to
facilitate engagement between early career researchers
and industry that we would love you to take advantage of.
DEMOfest is a fantastic opportunity to network and make
the necessary connections to get these
engagements going so take a look at the schemes in
advance so you know just how to take advantage of
opportunities that may arise from the night.
Further information on the schemes can be found at
www.sicsa.ac.uk/funding, with SICSA representatives
available to discuss in more detail on the night.
SICSA Funding Opportunities
Early Career Industry Fellowship
Step outside of academia and work on a collaborative
project with industry for a year, or two year’s part time.
Change your environment, gain different perspectives
and experience new cultures with this once in a lifetime
opportunity.
SICSA will fund salary, research and travel costs up to a
maximum of £35,000. Applicants must be within 7 years of
completing their PhD and priority will be given to
Co-funded applications.
There will be an annual funding call on 30 November.
Postgraduate Industry Internship
Intern at any company, anywhere in the world for up to 9
months gaining valuable work experience and
contributing to real business problems.
SICSA will part fund students stipends whilst on
placement and offers travel and accommodation
subsidies. Placements will be for 3-6 months with the
organisation followed by a 1-3 month period of
dissemination at the home institution.
Funding calls are held on 28 February; 30 April; 30 June;
31 October.
Proof of Concept
All ideas need to start somewhere but getting them off
the ground can be hard. Give yours the best chance of
success with a proof of concept grant for R&D, product
testing or market research.
SICSA will award up to £10,000 per grant.
Applications may be submitted in conjunction with an
industry partner, but it is not a requirement. Applicants
must be within 7 years of completing their PhD.
Funding calls are held on 28 February; 30 June; 31
October.