C2D3 Early Career Researcher Seed Funding (apply by 16 April)

C2D3 are awarding Seed Funding to University of Cambridge Early Career Researchers, up to £3,000 per project. The aim of the funds is to provide a step towards an independent research career. Applications should focus on interdisciplinary data science or AI.

Projects
Preference will be given towards activities that address one or more of the following:

• Increase engagement opportunities for underrepresented groups
• How the seed fund fits into the applicant’s career plans to apply for a larger grant
• Foster external industry collaborations
• Foster other external collaborations

Examples of interdisciplinary projects that could be funded are:

• Providing a short internship for a student, with yourself as the mentor
• Collaboration with a short industry project
• Host a skills-development or research workshop
• Building a network to pursue your next project

Eligibility: Who can apply?

• Funding is open to Early Career Researchers who are: a) employed within a University department AND b) working within the remit of this call.

For the purposes of this funding call, an Early Career Researcher is defined as: a postdoctoral researcher or research fellowship holder who does not hold a permanent position at the University of Cambridge.