Each application for funding must be authorised by the Head of Department/ Institution or their nominated deputy (see delegated authority [1]process) prior to the application being sent to their School Team within the Research Operations Office to ensure that:

• The facilities and personnel required within the department are available;
• The project has been costed in line with the sponsor’s terms and conditions;
• The expected income is in line with the University’s Research Grant Income Allocation Policy and the department is happy to cover any potential shortfall.

The steps below detail how to apply for funding