Seeing the big picture: Navigating the science policy landscape

Understanding the science and research policy landscape gives you a significant edge when competing for research grants and similar forms of funding. We will look at where to find relevant information, how to put into practice what you have learned, and what the outcome of that might be in terms of your career development.

By the end of the session, participants will be able to:

• Identify the main sources of information relating to UK science and innovation policy

• Understand how this information can be used to good effect in research grant applications

• Appreciate how this understanding will give you the advantage over others competing for the same funds

• Consider how this knowledge can be utilised in other areas of life, e.g., pursuing a career in research support services or the science policy arena

Presenter information:

Dr Ray Kent

Ray is a senior manager supporting research and knowledge exchange around emerging and endemic infectious diseases of pandemic potential. In August 2022 he became Chief Operating Officer at The Pandemic Institute, an academic-clinical-civic partnership hosted by The University of Liverpool. This followed on from six years as Director of Research and Innovation Services at The Royal Veterinary College, University of London.

The Researcher Development Framework (RDF) attributes developed during this session are relevant to the following sub-domains:

Domain A: Knowledge and Intellectual Abilities

A1: Knowledge base

A2: Cognitive Abilities   

A3: Creativity    

Domain B: Personal Effectiveness

B3: Professional and Career Development

Domain C: Research Governance and Organisation        

C2: Research Management        

C3: Finance, Funding and Resources       

Domain D: Engagement, Influence and Impact

D1: Working with Others            

D3: Engagement and Impact

Accessibility Adjustments and Alternative Format requests: If you require any accessibility adjustments or have any questions about this session, please contact the the Academy's RD team Researcher@liverpool.ac.uk at least 7 days before the session date so that your requirements can be referred to the facilitator(s) who will make every effort to address them where possible.

Academy Researcher Development Inclusivity Statement: The Academy is committed to providing an environment which recognises and values people's differences, capitalises on the strengths that those differences bring to the institution and supports all staff and students in maximising their potential to succeed. In line with the Academy's firm commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, we offer all postdoctoral and research-related opportunities to develop and network irrespective of a researcher’s gender, ethnicity, age, self-identification, disability, religious affiliation, or any other criteria used to separate and define.

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