Dear All, This is a reminder that the following seminar is running tomorrow and there are still places available for those who wish to book a place. It is of particular interest to those students coming to the end of their studies who are interested in a career in research, or students just beginning their studies who are interested in searching for studentships and similar funding sources. Applying for Research Funding Jen Shearer, Research Services Manager: Planning & Research Office Julia Campbell, Research Funding Officer: Planning & Research Office 24th April 2003, 1:30pm - 3:30pm, 2A87A This session will introduce students to the business of acquiring external funding to support research activity. Guidance will be provided on identifying appropriate sources of funding (using the SPIN database); tips on drafting proposals and submitting applications; and discussion of associated issues such as costing and pricing, intellectual property and the relationship between funding body and researcher. A case study will be included. Please email graduate-research@stir.ac.uk if you wish to book a place, Natalie. Natalie Bradshaw Research Services Officer Planning & Research Office, University of Stirling, FK9 4LA 01786 466691 natalie.bradshaw@stir.ac.uk