To help increase the connections between the UK research base and the Catapults, Research Councils UK* (RCUK) is supporting the development of new collaborations through research visits/residencies for university (and other eligible research organisations) academics to spend time embedded within the Catapult teams.
Catapult Researchers in Residence (RiR) Awards will build connections, support pathways to impact and knowledge exchange between academia and the Catapult centres. As such, the Catapults have been awarded vouchers (assigned to the Catapults but paid directly to universities or other research organisations) to support a range of activities to accelerate the impact of Research Council (RC)-funded research and/or expand the capabilities of their centre.
This initiative aligns strongly with RCUK’s excellence with impact, through building stronger partnerships in the national innovation system and supporting the best environment for innovation.
The Transport Systems Catapult, High Value Manufacturing Catapult, Digital Catapult, Future Cities Catapult, Energy Systems Catapult and Satellite Applications Catapult are working together to provide a unified process for application of the RiR awards.
Please note that Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult, Compound Semiconductor Applications Catapult and Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult will also be welcoming applications for their Researchers in Residence programme. Visit their websites to learn more about their opportunities.
*The Research Councils include Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Councils (EPSRC), Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and Natural Environment Research Council (NERC).
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