Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund (ISCF): Next Generation Services
Various briefing events in May 2018
ISCF Next Generation Services Research Programme
Call to work with business to identify the potential opportunities offered by the application of new technologies in the high value services sector specifically the Accountancy, Legal Services and Insurance industries. In May 2018 the ESRC, on behalf of UK Research and Innovation, is planning to announce a research call on Next Generation Services under the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund https://esrc.ukri.org/funding/funding-opportunities/iscf-next-generation-services-research-programme/
The call will invite proposals for interdisciplinary research grants of up to £1.25 million (at 100% fEC) over a maximum term of two and a half years, focused on working with business to identify the potential opportunities offered by the application of new technologies in the high value services sector (specifically the Accountancy, Legal Services and Insurance industries).
Town hall meetings
The ESRC will be holding events for potential applicants to find out more about the objectives and expectations of the call and to provide an opportunity for networking and collaboration. These are scheduled as follows:
Register your interest by completing the relevant expression of interest form that can be accessed through the link for Belfast - 21 May 2018 OR London - 22 May 2018 OR Edinburgh - 23 May 2018
Registration for the events will close one week before each event, and places at the event will be confirmed following this.
Please note: attendance at the events is not a requirement for submitting a proposal, but is strongly advised. If you plan to go along, please do let Mick Kennedy (a consultant working with us on Business Engagement know (Michael.Kennedy@ageing.ox.ac.uk).
Some researchers in the division have already been approached to explore potential collaborations. Esther Brown, the incoming Head of Business Engagement for Social Sciences and Humanities has organised a workshop on 23rd May in Bristol to bring together interested HEI/Business partners with the aim of collaborating on this bid. If you can contribute or would like to explore whether you can be part of the bid please contact Mick Kennedy a consultant who is currently working with us until Esther joins us (Michael.Kennedy@ageing.ox.ac.uk).