Our International Office is very pleased to announce the launch of the annual Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) Research Development Fund (RDF).
With the aim of fostering international collaborative research, the 2022 round is focused on the theme of Mobilising for a Sustainable Future. Within this theme, the areas of focus correspond to seven of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Applications may work within one, or between more than one, of these SDGs – please see the Research Networks Sharepoint page for further details.
The RDF 2022 Guidelines have been developed following consultation with the Global Challenge Steering Group Chairs Committee and the Academic Advisory Group. Reflecting the current context of the global pandemic, proposals can include expenditure on items such as access to a range of resources including online databases; general samples from panel survey companies; necessary software; and data collection. Applicants will need to be mindful of ensuring partner diversity and the fact that the requirement for matched funding has been eliminated again this year.
This annual competitive fund is aimed at bringing together researchers to undertake innovative, high quality, sustainable research that addresses global challenges. The 2022 funding comes with an internal deadline for submission of Tuesday 11 October 2022. We therefore ask that you send your application, using the “ Expression of Interest for WUN RDF 2022” and the “WUN RDF 2022 budget template“ available on the Research Networks page, to [email protected].
An internal panel will determine which ones will go ahead to complete the maximum of two proposals that may be submitted by each member University for the official deadline of 24 October 2022.
Professor Jane Falkingham, VP International and Engagement, said “the WUN RDF provides a fantastic opportunity to work with world class researchers at our partner institutions to address some of the key challenges facing the world today. Even if you don’t have contacts (yet!) but do have exciting ideas, I would strongly encourage you to reach out to our amazing team in the international office who may be able to support you in making connections. Early career researchers are especially welcome. Just go for it.”
