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Andy Lawrence (EPSRC grant funding)

In this episode I sit down with Dr Andy Lawrence and learn all about the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), including his top tips on successful grant applications, advice for not getting discouraged by rejected submissions, how to build successful collaborations with industry, and a lot more besides!

You can find the transcript for this episode at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FxscV2YjbfeI_u26ETkA25hMwGVmJojHdV5zj7J7wyE/edit?usp=sharing

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References

Andy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-lawrence-7ab0361a/

UKRI: https://www.ukri.org/
EPSRC: https://www.ukri.org/councils/epsrc/

Standard mode open funding: https://www.ukri.org/councils/epsrc/guidance-for-applicants/types-of-funding-we-offer/standard-research/

New investigator awards: https://www.ukri.org/councils/epsrc/guidance-for-applicants/types-of-funding-we-offer/new-investigator-award/

Network grants: https://www.ukri.org/councils/epsrc/guidance-for-applicants/types-of-funding-we-offer/network-grants/

Travel grants: https://www.ukri.org/councils/epsrc/guidance-for-applicants/types-of-funding-we-offer/international-funding/overseas-travel-grants/

Program grants: https://www.ukri.org/councils/epsrc/guidance-for-applicants/types-of-funding-we-offer/programme-grants/

Lyapunov theory: https://www.cds.caltech.edu/~murray/courses/cds101/fa02/caltech/mls93-lyap.pdf

Kalman filtering: https://thekalmanfilter.com/kalman-filter-explained-simply/

https://kalmanfilter.net/

Non-compressible haemorrhage funding call: https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/novel-technology-for-intervening-in-non-compressible-haemorrhage/

General multidisciplinary scheme: https://www.ukri.org/what-we-do/browse-our-areas-of-investment-and-support/ukri-cross-research-council-responsive-mode-pilot-scheme/

Details and support regarding EPSRC remit: https://www.ukri.org/councils/epsrc/guidance-for-applicants/epsrc-remit/

UKRI funding service: https://www.ukri.org/apply-for-funding/develop-your-application/how-applicants-use-the-ukri-funding-service/

Peer review college: https://www.ukri.org/councils/epsrc/guidance-for-reviewers/peer-review-college/

Nature-based engineering funding call: https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/unlocking-the-full-potential-of-nature-based-engineering/

UKRI remit agreement: https://www.ukri.org/apply-for-funding/get-support-for-your-project/if-your-research-spans-different-disciplines/

Robotic mandibles project: https://www.ukri.org/news/copying-ants-could-help-robots-get-a-better-grip/

https://arxiv.org/abs/2312.05364

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