The Research Strategy Office oversees the following areas:
Restricted Calls: Research funders sometimes issue ca
lls in which the number of applications the University can submit is limited, or funders have other strategic requirements (e.g. no overlap between applications). The Research Strategy Office manages the selection process for these calls.
Pro-Vice Chancellor & Vice Chancellor Support Letters: Some funding calls specifically require the applicant to submit a letter of support from the Pro-Vice Chancellor or, occasionally, Vice Chancellor. In these cases, the Research Strategy Office coordinates the approval of the letters.
Grant Application Support: The Research Strategy Office provides tailored grant application support and manages two institutional funds to further enable this - the Large Grant Contributions Fund and Bid Preparation Fund.
Funder Relations: The Research Strategy Office supports the University, the Pro-Vice Chancellor for Research and the Heads of School in coordinating and maintaining institutional relationships with the Research Councils and select charities and trusts