Funding opportunities

Clinical and Education Career Development Committee funding

RDSVS Career development event fund (for group or campus-wide events, up to £500)

The aim of this award is to fund individuals or groups to host training events that will benefit staff career development or support. Specifically, we are interested in funding clinical or educational events on campus that will benefit departments, groups or the wider campus. This includes all staff, postgraduate students or clinical residents and can be open to undergraduates. The application requires a description of how the training will support campus career development and how the event will benefit target groups. Recipients once awarded are requested for all invoices and payments will be made by the school directly. On receipt of the award, you will be required to produce a short blog about the impact of your event +/- a photo from the event (within 6 months of receiving the award). This will be published on the school's website. 

Although there is a limited number of events we can fund, we accept applications throughout the academic year. Please submit applications to these funds to kelly.blacklock@ed.ac.uk. The committee will review and award funds at the next possible committee meeting (the committee meets 4x per year). 

RDSVS Childcare or Caring Costs for Work-related Conferences

Additional child-care costs grants for parents or registered primary carers attending conferences in support of their research programme and career development. Up to £400 is avalaible per award with Spring and Autumn deadlines biannually. Completed application forms should be sent to HR: 

RDSVS other funding opportunities

Other opportunities are published in the weekly RDSVS bulletin staff email. Please email Vet School marketing to gain access if you are currently not on the mailing list vet.marketing@ed.ac.uk

University of Edinburgh funding

The University of Edinburgh offers a variety of teaching and small research grants available for pedagogical activities. These pages also include external grants available through the university. 

www.ed.ac.uk/institute-academic-development/learning-teaching/funding/fund-opps

The Staff Scholarships Scheme provides funding for members of staff to undertake part-time postgraduate study for career enhancement within the University.

www.ed.ac.uk/student-funding/staff  

HEA funding

The HEA offers a variety of teaching and small research grants available for pedagogical activities:

Good Practice grants