[Academic] FW: EPSRC Strategic Equipment Outline call - next internal deadline of Thursday 25th February 2021, 5pm

Mon Jan 25 14:02:22 GMT 2021

Dear all,

Please see below details of the EPSRC Strategic Equipment Outline call.

Thanks,

Gail

From: Jonathan Scott
Sent: 19 January 2021 13:53
To: William Ion <w.j.ion at strath.ac.uk<mailto:w.j.ion at strath.ac.uk>>; Pamela Marshall <pamela.marshall at strath.ac.uk<mailto:pamela.marshall at strath.ac.uk>>; Nicolas Kelly <nick at esru.strath.ac.uk<mailto:nick at esru.strath.ac.uk>>; Stuart Galloway <stuart.galloway at strath.ac.uk<mailto:stuart.galloway at strath.ac.uk>>; Marie Boyd <marie.boyd at strath.ac.uk<mailto:marie.boyd at strath.ac.uk>>; Marilyn Lennon <marilyn.lennon at strath.ac.uk<mailto:marilyn.lennon at strath.ac.uk>>; Marisa Smith <m.k.smith at strath.ac.uk<mailto:m.k.smith at strath.ac.uk>>; Alison Nordon <alison.nordon at strath.ac.uk<mailto:alison.nordon at strath.ac.uk>>; Craig Michie <c.michie at strath.ac.uk<mailto:c.michie at strath.ac.uk>>; Massimiliano Vasile <massimiliano.vasile at strath.ac.uk<mailto:massimiliano.vasile at strath.ac.uk>>; Marco Fossati <marco.fossati at strath.ac.uk<mailto:marco.fossati at strath.ac.uk>>; Ian Rivers <ian.rivers at strath.ac.uk<mailto:ian.rivers at strath.ac.uk>>; Jillian MacBryde <jillian.macbryde at strath.ac.uk<mailto:jillian.macbryde at strath.ac.uk>>; Eleanor Shaw <eleanor.shaw at strath.ac.uk<mailto:eleanor.shaw at strath.ac.uk>>
Cc: Stephen McArthur <s.mcarthur at strath.ac.uk<mailto:s.mcarthur at strath.ac.uk>>; Yvonne Perrie <yvonne.perrie at strath.ac.uk<mailto:yvonne.perrie at strath.ac.uk>>; Bernard Conway <b.a.conway at strath.ac.uk<mailto:b.a.conway at strath.ac.uk>>; Krishna Paudyal <krishna.paudyal at strath.ac.uk<mailto:krishna.paudyal at strath.ac.uk>>; Matthew Smith <m.smith at strath.ac.uk<mailto:m.smith at strath.ac.uk>>; Tanya Kay <tanya.kay at strath.ac.uk<mailto:tanya.kay at strath.ac.uk>>; Derrick Holliday <derrick.holliday at strath.ac.uk<mailto:derrick.holliday at strath.ac.uk>>; Equipment (Research) <research-equipment at strath.ac.uk<mailto:research-equipment at strath.ac.uk>>; Strategic Themes <strategic-themes at strath.ac.uk<mailto:strategic-themes at strath.ac.uk>>
Subject: EPSRC Strategic Equipment Outline call - next internal deadline of Thursday 25th February 2021, 5pm

EPSRC Strategic Equipment Outline call - Internal deadline of Thursday 25th February 2021, 5pm

Dear Colleagues,

Following my previous email, I am now sending a reminder of the 2021 calls. I would like to invite you, as Strategic Theme Co-ordinators, to highlight this call to your theme members for the potential submission of an outline business case for EPSRC's Strategic Equipment Scheme.

Full details of the scheme and guidance for applicants can be found here<https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fepsrc.ukri.org%2Fresearch%2Ffacilities%2Fequipment%2Fprocess%2Fstrategicequipmentprocess%2F&data=04%7C01%7Caudrey.mckinnon%40strath.ac.uk%7C61f59b77ee3246f4f50b08d8c13941d3%7C631e0763153347eba5cd0457bee5944e%7C0%7C0%7C637471798943211151%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=ZHVqz5F46sgXO%2BoPt5iRRhUTNjVGTyC8xbvX7XCEfMs%3D&reserved=0>.

Due to the scheme's strategic nature and the anticipated University commitment, an internal assessment process has been established to review and determine potential progression of outline business cases to EPSRC, as outlined below.

Date
Activity
Thursday 25th February 2021, 5pm
Submission of business case to internal panel (to research-equipment at strath.ac.uk<mailto:research-equipment at strath.ac.uk>)
Provisionally 8th March 2021
Internal panel meeting held (Panel: Prof Stephen McArthur, Prof Bernie Conway (VDR Eng), Prof Yvonne Perrie (VDR Sci)). EPSRC assessment criteria will be used, with decisions and feedback provided to applicants shortly thereafter.
Provisionally 22nd March 2021
Re submission of revised business case to internal panel with potential second panel review (by invitation).
Wednesday 5th May 2021, 4pm
Submission to EPSRC (if agreed by internal panel).

Please note that the other internal submission deadline for 2021, based on the publicised EPSRC deadline is as follows:

  *   Thursday 24th June 2021 internal deadline for the Tuesday 7 September 2021 EPSRC deadline

The business case consists of two pages (font 11, 2cm margins), addressing the headings under 'Outline Business Case' and 'Outline Assessment process and criteria' as detailed here<https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fepsrc.ukri.org%2Fresearch%2Ffacilities%2Fequipment%2Fprocess%2Fstrategicequipmentprocess%2F&data=04%7C01%7Caudrey.mckinnon%40strath.ac.uk%7C61f59b77ee3246f4f50b08d8c13941d3%7C631e0763153347eba5cd0457bee5944e%7C0%7C0%7C637471798943221145%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=iMNeLC1tcOhhiEWxwxfG1GOneE%2FqUZazETwTlmg2a7w%3D&reserved=0>. Specific attention should be focussed at this stage on addressing the primary criteria in developing the strategic case by underpinning EPSRC research portfolio<https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fepsrc.ukri.org%2Fresearch%2Fourportfolio%2Fresearchareas%2F&data=04%7C01%7Caudrey.mckinnon%40strath.ac.uk%7C61f59b77ee3246f4f50b08d8c13941d3%7C631e0763153347eba5cd0457bee5944e%7C0%7C0%7C637471798943231136%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=4Slb4PDPCLy8zIj7XnkSQBlb2bJUjWCRUGc2b7UpzJI%3D&reserved=0>(s), balancing capability strategies<https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fepsrc.ukri.org%2Fresearch%2Fourportfolio%2Fsetting-monitoring-portfolio-strategies%2F&data=04%7C01%7Caudrey.mckinnon%40strath.ac.uk%7C61f59b77ee3246f4f50b08d8c13941d3%7C631e0763153347eba5cd0457bee5944e%7C0%7C0%7C637471798943241135%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=unrAVp9Iclqyazy9Tm4I76JMrleMmZMGNQgi13tT0Cw%3D&reserved=0>, grand challenges or outcomes<https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fepsrc.ukri.org%2Fabout%2Fplans%2Fdeliveryplan%2Fprosperityoutcomes%2F&data=04%7C01%7Caudrey.mckinnon%40strath.ac.uk%7C61f59b77ee3246f4f50b08d8c13941d3%7C631e0763153347eba5cd0457bee5944e%7C0%7C0%7C637471798943241135%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=NPWZjGjeiGWXZ62YIWzDX94ADupdcfajbgjCxSnoXwc%3D&reserved=0> and by outlining how this investment will contribute to these priorities. The business case may encompass institutional wide collaborative applications addressing the above.

Each application should be accompanied by an e-mail of support from the applicant's Head of Department, outlining any departmental financial support. It is also expected that applicants will have engaged in a preliminary discussion with the appropriate Vice Dean for Research, in the early stages of planning the business case.

RKES support is available for outline business case development and project management support if developing a full bid for final review, after initial approval by EPSRC. In the first instance, please inform me of your intention to apply, for an initial discussion.

Kind regards,

Jonathan

Jonathan Scott
Project Manager
Research & Knowledge Exchange Services (RKES)
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From: Jonathan Scott
Sent: 27 August 2020 21:39
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Cc: Stephen McArthur <s.mcarthur at strath.ac.uk<mailto:s.mcarthur at strath.ac.uk>>; Robert Martin <r.w.martin at strath.ac.uk<mailto:r.w.martin at strath.ac.uk>>; Bernard Conway <b.a.conway at strath.ac.uk<mailto:b.a.conway at strath.ac.uk>>; Krishna Paudyal <krishna.paudyal at strath.ac.uk<mailto:krishna.paudyal at strath.ac.uk>>; Matthew Smith <m.smith at strath.ac.uk<mailto:m.smith at strath.ac.uk>>; Tanya Kay <tanya.kay at strath.ac.uk<mailto:tanya.kay at strath.ac.uk>>; Derrick Holliday <derrick.holliday at strath.ac.uk<mailto:derrick.holliday at strath.ac.uk>>
Subject: EPSRC Strategic Equipment Outline call - next internal deadline of Thursday 8th October 2020, 5pm
Importance: High

EPSRC Strategic Equipment Outline call - Internal deadline of Thursday 8th October 2020, 5pm

Dear Colleagues,

I would like to invite you, as Strategic Theme Co-ordinators, to highlight this call to your theme members for the potential submission of an outline business case for EPSRC's Strategic Equipment Scheme.

Full details of the scheme and guidance for applicants can be found here<https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fepsrc.ukri.org%2Fresearch%2Ffacilities%2Fequipment%2Fprocess%2Fstrategicequipmentprocess%2F&data=04%7C01%7Caudrey.mckinnon%40strath.ac.uk%7C61f59b77ee3246f4f50b08d8c13941d3%7C631e0763153347eba5cd0457bee5944e%7C0%7C0%7C637471798943261125%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=Bc4JpcMjAQTC%2FEQ9ogla2WjvYFewoUdltwWKf9oNZZc%3D&reserved=0>.

Due to the scheme's strategic nature and the anticipated University commitment, an internal assessment process has been established to review and determine potential progression of outline business cases to EPSRC, as outlined below.

Date
Activity
Thursday 8th October 2020, 5pm
Submission of business case to internal panel (via Jonathan.S.Scott at strath.ac.uk<mailto:Jonathan.S.Scott at strath.ac.uk>)
TBC - within 2 weeks of submission
Internal panel meeting held (Panel: Prof Stephen McArthur, Prof Bernie Conway (VDR Eng), Prof Rob Martin (VDR Sci)). EPSRC assessment criteria will be used, with decisions and feedback provided to applicants shortly thereafter.
TBC - at least 3 weeks prior to EPSRC submission
Re submission of revised business case to internal panel with potential second panel review (by invitation).
Wednesday 2 December 2020, 4pm
Submission to EPSRC (if agreed by internal panel).

Please note that subsequent internal submission deadlines for 2021 are as follows:

  *   Thursday 25th February 2021 internal deadline for the Wednesday 5 May 2021 EPSRC deadline
  *   Thursday 24th June 2021 internal deadline for the Tuesday 7 September 2021 EPSRC deadline

The business case consists of two pages (font 11, 2cm margins), addressing the headings under 'Outline Business Case' and 'Outline Assessment process and criteria' as detailed here<https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fepsrc.ukri.org%2Fresearch%2Ffacilities%2Fequipment%2Fprocess%2Fstrategicequipmentprocess%2F&data=04%7C01%7Caudrey.mckinnon%40strath.ac.uk%7C61f59b77ee3246f4f50b08d8c13941d3%7C631e0763153347eba5cd0457bee5944e%7C0%7C0%7C637471798943271134%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=%2BDubfJ%2FD0pAwoGFi75nzfpgam8byXvp%2BGl3SaZhJGIw%3D&reserved=0>. Specific attention should be focussed at this stage on addressing the primary criteria in developing the strategic case by underpinning EPSRC research portfolio<https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fepsrc.ukri.org%2Fresearch%2Fourportfolio%2Fresearchareas%2F&data=04%7C01%7Caudrey.mckinnon%40strath.ac.uk%7C61f59b77ee3246f4f50b08d8c13941d3%7C631e0763153347eba5cd0457bee5944e%7C0%7C0%7C637471798943271134%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=grgckDlkC4gNYTbqXem1S6az76xuwmCYHx1ca39gdN8%3D&reserved=0>(s), balancing capability strategies<https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fepsrc.ukri.org%2Fresearch%2Fourportfolio%2Fsetting-monitoring-portfolio-strategies%2F&data=04%7C01%7Caudrey.mckinnon%40strath.ac.uk%7C61f59b77ee3246f4f50b08d8c13941d3%7C631e0763153347eba5cd0457bee5944e%7C0%7C0%7C637471798943281117%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=KnU38%2BlKasYuAv1n6AWVrqFzEU%2BlaT5AqyZ0yNlrTSY%3D&reserved=0>, grand challenges or outcomes<https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fepsrc.ukri.org%2Fabout%2Fplans%2Fdeliveryplan%2Fprosperityoutcomes%2F&data=04%7C01%7Caudrey.mckinnon%40strath.ac.uk%7C61f59b77ee3246f4f50b08d8c13941d3%7C631e0763153347eba5cd0457bee5944e%7C0%7C0%7C637471798943291113%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=F3H1cFndeZ25lSROuV7b3LgSsNsGfZ6p108D62sMTTM%3D&reserved=0> and by outlining how this investment will contribute to these priorities. The business case may encompass institutional wide collaborative applications addressing the above.

Each application should be accompanied by an e-mail of support from the applicant's Head of Department, outlining any departmental financial support. It is also expected that applicants will have engaged in a preliminary discussion with the appropriate Vice Dean for Research, in the early stages of planning the business case.

RKES support is available for outline business case development and project management support if developing a full bid for final review, after initial approval by EPSRC. In the first instance, please inform me of your intention to apply for an initial discussion.

Kind regards,

Jonathan

Jonathan Scott
Project Manager
Research & Knowledge Exchange Services (RKES)
University of Strathclyde, Graham Hills Building, 50 George Street, Glasgow, G1 1QE

Email: jonathan.s.scott at strath.ac.uk<mailto:jonathan.s.scott at strath.ac.uk>

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