[AUDITORY] Announcement - Medical Research Foundation Launchpad Grant in Hearing Research (Michael Akeroyd )

Subject: [AUDITORY] Announcement - Medical Research Foundation Launchpad Grant in Hearing Research From: Michael Akeroyd <000001c3f11894df-dmarc-request@xxxxxxxx> Date: Thu, 8 Jun 2023 16:25:39 +0000 --_000_VE1PR06MB705515F7CDDADDE46F7ED71BD050AVE1PR06MB7055eurp_ Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable The Medical Research Foundation is delighted to be funding Launchpad Grants= in Hearing Research, for researchers at all career stages, which enhances = - or complements - research being carried out at the department of Hearing = Sciences at the University of Nottingham. https://www.medicalresearchfoundation.org.uk/grants/hearing-research-launch= pad-grant-opportunity These grants aim to increase understanding of the auditory system, and the = mechanisms underpinning auditory disorders. Insights from this research cou= ld enhance treatments and improve the lives of people with hearing problems= . Research areas could include, but are not limited to: * further understanding of the auditory system * mechanisms underpinning hearing loss, tinnitus, or other auditory dis= orders * the advancement or development of measurements, predictors, or outcom= es for any type of hearing problem * the advancement or development of treatment intervention approaches f= or any type of hearing problem * understanding and reducing the impact of any type of hearing problem = on health and well-being Applications can be made to support an Early Career Researcher in their fir= st research position, a mid-career researcher to make the transition toward= s independence, or an established researcher to carry out a pilot study. Ap= plications will be assessed relative to the career stage of the applicant. Funding available Applicants may apply for up to =A3100,000 to support their research, over a= maximum of 18 months. We will make up to =A3500,000 available in this sche= me. The research supported in this competition is possible thanks to the suppor= t of our generous donors. Who can apply This scheme is open to both UK-based and international researchers at eligi= ble institutions (HEIs, Research Council research institutes, hospitals, an= d other independent research organisations). Researchers must be based at t= he University of Nottingham Hearing Sciences for the duration of the award.= Therefore, if not currently based there, they would be expected to move if= successful. Applicants must hold a PhD, DPhil or MD. PhD students who have not yet subm= itted their thesis but intend to do so by the end of October 2023 should co= ntact us to discuss their eligibility. This scheme is for early, mid-career and established researchers: * Early-career researchers are those immediately post-doctorate, or wit= h some postdoctoral experience, but have not begun to transition to researc= h independence or lead their own team, * Mid-career researchers are those with more extensive postdoctoral exp= erience and in the process of, or ready for, transition to research indepen= dence, * Established researchers will have already secured substantial researc= h funds and/or have already established their own research group (e.g. Seni= or Lecturers, Professors, MRC and other funders' Senior Fellows). Any required salary should be costed into the proposal (the University of N= ottingham will not be providing direct salary support itself). The Medical = Research Foundation will not usually cover the cost of visas but will consi= der this on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you need to discuss = visa costs. Please see the guidance for further information on eligibility. Please cont= act the research team if you have any queries: research@xxxxxxxx= dation.org.uk<mailto:research@xxxxxxxx> Timeline * Deadline for submission: 12:00 Thursday 07 September 2023 * Funding decision: November 2023 - the Foundation reserves the right t= o include an interview if the Expert Review Panel considers this necessary * Feedback on funding decision: December 2023 * Anticipated start date: January - June 2024 How to apply Applicants should apply using the Medical Research Foundation online grants= management system <https://medicalresearchfoundation.flexigrant.com/starta= pplication.aspx?id=3D11877> Please see here for Guidance for Applicants <https://medicalresearchfoundat= ion.flexigrant.com/startapplication.aspx?id=3D11877> . Applicants must use our Resume for Researchers <https://www.medicalresearch= foundation.org.uk/uploads/Resume-for-Researchers-CV-template_2023-06-07-141= 317_btip.docx> template in their application. Queries Please get in touch with the Research Team if you have any questions about = the application or eligibility criteria: research@xxxxxxxx= .org.uk<mailto:research@xxxxxxxx> Tel: 0207 395 23= 14. If you have any questions about the research of the Hearing Sciences group = at Nottingham please contact Professor Michael Akeroyd michael.akeroyd@xxxxxxxx= ingham.ac.uk<mailto:michael.akeroyd@xxxxxxxx> Terms and Conditions of Award Awards funded through this competition will follow standard Medical Researc= h Foundation terms and conditions. The terms and conditions detail the resp= onsibilities of the Principal Investigator and the Lead Research Organisati= on. The Principal Investigator and the Lead Research Organisation are requi= red to indicate their formal acceptance of the proposal, their acceptance o= f the terms and conditions of an award, and the approval of the salaries an= d resources sought in the application. The Medical Research Foundation may add additional conditions to a grant aw= ard to reflect the particular circumstances and requirements of the funding= , or the nature of a particular award. Acceptance of an award constitutes a= cceptance of both the core conditions and any additional conditions. The Me= dical Research Foundation reserves the right to vary these terms and condit= ions. Michael A Akeroyd Professor of Hearing Sciences Academic Lead for Hearing Sciences & Deputy Director of Research & Knowledg= e Exchange, School of Medicine Hearing Sciences, Mental Health and Clinical Neurosciences, School of Medic= ine University of Nottingham Room 212, Hearing Sciences (Building 40) University Park Nottingham, NG7 2RD michael.akeroyd@xxxxxxxx<mailto:michael.akeroyd@xxxxxxxx> Michael A Akeroyd Professor of Hearing Sciences Academic Lead for Hearing Sciences & Deputy Director of Research & Knowledg= e Exchange, School of Medicine Hearing Sciences, Mental Health and Clinical Neurosciences, School of Medic= ine University of Nottingham Room 212, Hearing Sciences (Building 40) University Park Nottingham, NG7 2RD michael.akeroyd@xxxxxxxx<mailto:michael.akeroyd@xxxxxxxx> This message and any attachment are intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please contact the sender and delete the email and attachment.=20 Any views or opinions expressed by the author of this email do not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Nottingham. Email communications with the University of Nottingham may be monitored=20 where permitted by law. --_000_VE1PR06MB705515F7CDDADDE46F7ED71BD050AVE1PR06MB7055eurp_ Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable <html xmlns:v=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o=3D"urn:schemas-micr= osoft-com:office:office" xmlns:w=3D"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" = xmlns:m=3D"http://schemas.microsoft.com/office/2004/12/omml" xmlns=3D"http:= //www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40"> <head> <meta http-equiv=3D"Content-Type" content=3D"text/html; charset=3Diso-8859-= 1"> <meta name=3D"Generator" content=3D"Microsoft Word 15 (filtered medium)"> <style></style> </head> <body lang=3D"EN-GB" link=3D"#0563C1" vlink=3D"#954F72" style=3D"word-wrap:= break-word"> <div class=3D"WordSection1"> The Medical Research Foundation is delighted to be f= unding Launchpad Grants in Hearing Research, for researchers at all career sta= ges, which enhances - or complements - research being carried out at the de= partment of Hearing Sciences at the University of Nottingham.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <a href=3D"https://www.medicalresearchfoundation.org= .uk/grants/hearing-research-launchpad-grant-opportunity">https://www.medica= lresearchfoundation.org.uk/grants/hearing-research-launchpad-grant-opportun= ity</a><o:p></o:p> <o:p></o:p> These grants aim to increase understanding of the au= ditory system, and the mechanisms underpinning auditory disorders. Insights= from this research could enhance treatments and improve the lives of peopl= e with hearing problems. Research areas could include, but are not limited to:<o:p></o:p> <ul style=3D"margin-top:0cm" type=3D"disc"> <li class=3D"MsoListParagraph" style=3D"margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l2 level1 = lfo1">further understanding of the auditory system<o:p></o:p></li><li class= =3D"MsoListParagraph" style=3D"margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1">mec= hanisms underpinning hearing loss, tinnitus, or other auditory disorders<o:= p></o:p></li><li class=3D"MsoListParagraph" style=3D"margin-left:0cm;mso-li= st:l2 level1 lfo1">the advancement or development of measurements, predicto= rs, or outcomes for any type of hearing problem<o:p></o:p></li><li class=3D= "MsoListParagraph" style=3D"margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1">the ad= vancement or development of treatment intervention approaches for any type = of hearing problem<o:p></o:p></li><li class=3D"MsoListParagraph" style=3D"m= argin-left:0cm;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1">understanding and reducing the impa= ct of any type of hearing problem on health and well-being<o:p></o:p></li><= /ul> <o:p> </o:p> Applications can be made to support an Early Care= er Researcher in their first research position, a mid-career researcher to = make the transition towards independence, or an established researcher to c= arry out a pilot study. Applications will be assessed relative to the career stage of the applicant.<o:p></o:p>= <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Funding available<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Applicants may apply for up to =A3100,000 to supp= ort their research, over a maximum of 18 months. We will make up to =A3500,000 available in this scheme.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> The research supported in this competition is possib= le thanks to the support of our generous donors.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Who can apply<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> This scheme is open to both UK-based and internat= ional researchers at eligible institutions (HEIs, Research Council research= institutes, hospitals, and other independent research organisations). = Researchers must be based at the University of Nottingham Hearing Sciences for the duration of the award. Therefore, i= f not currently based there, they would be expected to move if successful.<= o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Applicants must hold a PhD, DPhil or MD. PhD student= s who have not yet submitted their thesis but intend to do so by the end of= October 2023 should contact us to discuss their eligibility.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> This scheme is for early, mid-career and established= researchers:<o:p></o:p> <ul style=3D"margin-top:0cm" type=3D"disc"> <li class=3D"MsoListParagraph" style=3D"margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 = lfo2">Early-career researchers are those immediately post-doctorate, or wit= h some postdoctoral experience, but have not begun to transition to researc= h independence or lead their own team,<o:p></o:p></li><li class=3D"MsoListP= aragraph" style=3D"margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">Mid-career rese= archers are those with more extensive postdoctoral experience and in the pr= ocess of, or ready for, transition to research independence,<o:p></o:p></li= ><li class=3D"MsoListParagraph" style=3D"margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l0 level1= lfo2">Established researchers will have already secured substantial resear= ch funds and/or have already established their own research group (e.g. Sen= ior Lecturers, Professors, MRC and other funders’ Senior Fellows).<o:p></o:p></li></ul> <o:p> </o:p> Any required salary should be costed into the propos= al (the University of Nottingham will not be providing direct salary suppor= t itself). The Medical Research Foundation will not usually cover the cost = of visas but will consider this on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you need to discuss visa costs.= <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Please see the guidance for further information on e= ligibility. Please contact the research team if you have any queries: <a href=3D"mailto:research@xxxxxxxx">research@xxxxxxxx= alresearchfoundation.org.uk</a><o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Timeline<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <ul style=3D"margin-top:0cm" type=3D"disc"> <li class=3D"MsoListParagraph" style=3D"margin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 = lfo3">Deadline for submission: 12:00 Thursday 07 September 2023<o:p></o:= p></li><li class=3D"MsoListParagraph" style=3D"margin-left:0cm;mso-list= :l1 level1 lfo3">Funding decision: November 2023 – the Foundation res= erves the right to include an interview if the Expert Review Panel consider= s this necessary<o:p></o:p></li><li class=3D"MsoListParagraph" style=3D"mar= gin-left:0cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">Feedback on funding decision: Decembe= r 2023<o:p></o:p></li><li class=3D"MsoListParagraph" style=3D"margin-left:0= cm;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo3">Anticipated start date: January – June 20= 24<o:p></o:p></li></ul> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> How to apply<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Applicants should apply using the Medical Research F= oundation <a href=3D"https://medicalresearchfoundation.flexigrant.com/startapplicatio= n.aspx?id=3D11877"> online grants management system </a><o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Please see here for <a href=3D"https://medicalresear= chfoundation.flexigrant.com/startapplication.aspx?id=3D11877"> Guidance for Applicants </a>.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Applicants must use our <a href=3D"https://www.medic= alresearchfoundation.org.uk/uploads/Resume-for-Researchers-CV-template_2023= -06-07-141317_btip.docx"> Resume for Researchers </a> template in their application.<o:p></o:p><= /p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Queries<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Please get in touch with the Research Team if you ha= ve any questions about the application or eligibility criteria: <a href=3D"mailto:research@xxxxxxxx">research@xxxxxxxx= alresearchfoundation.org.uk</a>  Tel: 0207 395 2314. <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> If you have any questions about the research of the = Hearing Sciences group at Nottingham please contact Professor Michael Akero= yd <a href=3D"mailto:michael.akeroyd@xxxxxxxx">michael.akeroyd@xxxxxxxx= ham.ac.uk</a><o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Terms and Conditions of Award<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Awards funded through this competition will follow s= tandard Medical Research Foundation terms and conditions. The terms and con= ditions detail the responsibilities of the Principal Investigator and the L= ead Research Organisation. The Principal Investigator and the Lead Research Organisation are required to indicate t= heir formal acceptance of the proposal, their acceptance of the terms and c= onditions of an award, and the approval of the salaries and resources sough= t in the application.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> The Medical Research Foundation may add additional c= onditions to a grant award to reflect the particular circumstances and requ= irements of the funding, or the nature of a particular award. Acceptance of= an award constitutes acceptance of both the core conditions and any additional conditions. The Medical Resear= ch Foundation reserves the right to vary these terms and conditions.<o:p></= o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p>= Michael= A Akeroyd<o:p></o:p> Professor = of Hearing Sciences<o:p></o:p> Academi= c Lead for Hearing Sciences & Deputy Director of Research & Knowled= ge Exchange, School of Medicine<o:p></o:p> Hearing Sciences, Mental Health and Clinical Neurosciences, School of= Medicine University of Nottingham<o:p></o:p>= Room 212, Hearing Sciences (Building 40)<o:p></o:p> University Park<o:p></o:p></s= pan> Nottingham, NG7 2RD<o:p></o:p></sp= an> <o:p>&nb= sp;</o:p> <a href= =3D"mailto:michael.akeroyd@xxxxxxxx">mic= hael.akeroyd@xxxxxxxx</a>= <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p>= Michael= A Akeroyd<o:p></o:p> Professor = of Hearing Sciences<o:p></o:p> Academi= c Lead for Hearing Sciences & Deputy Director of Research & Knowled= ge Exchange, School of Medicine<o:p></o:p> Hearing Sciences, Mental Health and Clinical Neurosciences, School of= Medicine University of Nottingham<o:p></o:p>= Room 212, Hearing Sciences (Building 40)<o:p></o:p> University Park<o:p></o:p></s= pan> Nottingham, NG7 2RD<o:p></o:p></sp= an> <o:p>&nb= sp;</o:p> <a href= =3D"mailto:michael.akeroyd@xxxxxxxx">mic= hael.akeroyd@xxxxxxxx</a>= <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> </div> <PRE> This message and any attachment are intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. 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