In this section, you will find links to information intended to aid you in the development of your proposal such as proposal costings, contracts, IP, Insurance, VAT and Ethics. Research Support Services can help with all queries about the application procedure and can advise in areas including full economic costing, internal approval processes, electronic grant submission and ethics and governance applications.

Preparing a Research Grant Proposal - advice on the preparation and submission of a research grant proposal for external or internal funding

Preparing a Contract - a guide on the process involved in preparing a contract and with information on confidentiality, intellectual property, insurance and VAT.

Costing & Pricing - potential costs should be forecast as accurately as possible at the application stage.

Internal Approval (WOLF) - the University's electronic approval process for all research proposal applications.

Major Proposals - the procedure for submitting major proposals.

Electronic Grant Submission - funders now require submission of proposals and the subsequent financial and administrative management of awards via their own electronic systems.

Reseach Governance - find out about new legislation, such as the EC Clinical Directive and the Human Tissue Act.

Proposal Application FAQs - read the answers to many common queries regarding proposal application.

If you are successful in securing funding, we can guide you through the university procedures regarding accepting an award.