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"Research is Cool is the first research recruitment & social networking site of its kind. Researchers at all stages of their career can use our social networking features (R-Net) to find others from across the world that share their particular research interests. In addition, those at the begining of their research career such as current or prospective postgraduates and postdocs can find research vacancies and career advice tailored to their level of expertise. We advertise research assistant jobs, postdoctoral positions, postgraduate studentships and postgraduate courses such as Masters and PhDs. Happy searching and please email us to let us know what you think of the site and how we can improve it." Global site advertising research jobs and studentships. Has a burgeoning careers section with articles on research related issues

"Welcome to the website for Research Councils UK, the strategic partnership of the UK's seven Research Councils. Each year the Research Councils invest around £2.8 billion in research covering the full spectrum of academic disciplines from the medical and biological sciences to astronomy, physics, chemistry and engineering, social sciences, economics, environmental sciences and the arts and humanities. Many activities are undertaken collectively and this site aims to give comprehensive and up to date information on the progress of cross-Council activities and to provide a portal into individual Councils support for research, training, knowledge transfer and public engagement. Follow the left hand links to find out more. The About the Research Councils menu provides links to information on how the Research Councils operate and the role they play in helping to deliver Government's objectives for science and innovation. Follow the About RCUK menu to find out more about how the Councils work together, for example in providing submissions to consultations and Parliamentary inquiries."

"The Premia resource base is home to a range of awareness and development materials for research supervisors, managers, administrators, examiners, research and generic skills trainers, disabled students and graduates, staff developers, non-disabled researchers, careers advisers and others. The aim of all the materials is to make the research environment more accessible to disabled PGR students." Developed for disabled research postgraduates includes a wide range of career s and employability related resources

Various reports from the Research Careers Initiative containing advice on good practice in the management of Contract Research Staff, including support for career planning

"The Marie Curie Fellows Association is the association of scientists (Marie Curie Fellows) who were awarded a mobility research training grant by the European Community. These pages are visited by ca. 20.000 visitors a month." useful careers section as well as a listing of research posts funded by Marie Curie Fellowships which provides European placements for pre and post-doctoral researchers, usually up to the age of 35, and for experienced researchers. Any scientific discipline.

funds fellowships for researchers at postdoctoral level to undertake research of national and international significance, and to broaden their research experience

It offers a starting point for finding out about the expanding 'matrix of support' for UK-based management researchers at different stages in their career. Here you will find summary information and links for obtaining further details on everything from workshops on management topics , research methods , writing skills and career development to printed and electronic resources available from the British Library.

Important information for contract research staff in the UK.

ESRC Placement Fellows Scheme, go to >academic tab > funding opportunities - for social science researchers to spend time in an organisation (e.g. a government department) to undertake policy-relevant research and to upgrade the research skills of 'partner organisation' employees.

funding opportunities for health research, part of the national Institute for Health Research

"The Group's research focus is on Simulation and Visualization Environments (SVEs). Specifically, virtual environments in medicine, radiotherapy, archaeology, marine environments and computational steering. Our research concerns innovative applications of SVEs and new tools and techniques associated with constructing SVEs. A major capital and staff investment programme for the group has resulted in the group becoming an international leader in the majority of its research themes."

The Research Capacity Development Programme is a National Programme which provides personal awards and funds academic infrastructure to support research capacity development within the NHS.

Research Fellowships to support up to 50 Indian and UK researchers for periods of up to 12 months in each others country.

"Reading research papers ("primary articles") is partly a matter of experience and skill, and partly learning the specific vocabulary of a field. First of all, DON'T PANIC! If you approach it step by step, even an impossible-looking paper can be understood."

Academic fellowships- provides a stable path into academia. Scheme open to researchers in all subject areas covered by the research councils

Looking for funding opportunities to continue your research? ResearchResearch lists current calls.

"Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council The UK Government's leading funding agency for research and training in engineering and the physical sciences"

"Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council …the UK's leading funding agency for academic research and training in the non-clinical life sciences"

"The Arts and Humanities Research Council [AHRC] supports world-class research that furthers our understanding of human culture and creativity."

European-wide federation representing doctoral candidates and junior researchers at a European level in matters of education, research, and professional development of their careers