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Academic Fellowships

The University of Bradford has been awarded £375,000 to appoint three new Fellows to give contract research staff more attractive and stable paths into academia.

Following the Government's strategy for science, engineering and technology, 'Investing in Innovation' the Government has provided funds to create new five-year academic fellowships under the Academic Fellowship Scheme.

Staff from the IRC.Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation Professor Phil Coates said: "This is a fantastic opportunity for three researchers to begin their academic career at the University of Bradford, whilst undertaking work in some fascinating areas of cutting-edge research."

Training provision will be provided during the Fellowships, and the Fellows must undertake outreach to communities. Annual performance appraisals and personal development advice will also be provided.

Staff from the Polymer Engineering Interdisciplinary Research Centre

Bids were successful from the following areas:

  • The School of Engineering, Design and Technology's (EDT) Polymer Engineering Interdisciplinary Research Centre and the Polymer Centre for Industrial Collaboration has been awarded funding for one Fellow.
  • The Department of Peace Studies has been awarded two appointments - in the International Centre for Participation Studies and in the Centre for International Co-operation and Security.

Dean of EDT, Professor Andrew Day, said: "We aim to use the exciting opportunities provided by Academic Fellowships to enable an individual to develop personally in their academic path, but also to operate successfully as part of an interdisciplinary team to achieve maximum benefit to themselves, the School and the University."

Head of Peace Studies, Professor Shaun Gregory, said: "The Department is delighted to have won these prestigious Fellowship awards and we owe a debt to Professor Malcolm Chalmers for preparing such excellent bids. The Fellowships will strengthen two key strategic areas of our research work and could not have come at a better time."

28 September 2004

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