What is the aim?
The aim is to create a supportive structure where Champions actively advocate for Early Career Researchers (ECRs) from underrepresented backgrounds. This includes encouraging applications for prestigious funding, prizes, and awards, and offering meaningful career support to help ECRs thrive.
How will it work?
We’re proposing a two-way model:
- Champions: who express an interest will be invited to support one or more ECRs.
- ECRs: will be encouraged to propose ideas for support, which we’ll help facilitate through connections with Champions.
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Additional resources and opportunities
We’re developing a comprehensive list of funding opportunities, prizes, and awards for early- and mid-career researchers [draft document].
If you’d like to contribute to this list, please email us at ignitenetplus@strath.ac.uk.
We’re developing a list of available funding, prizes, awards for early- and mid-career opportunities Please email us if you'd like to add to the list (email us an addition).
Interested in joining the Champions Network?
We’d love to hear from you! Get in touch at ignitenetplus@strath.ac.uk