Global Challenges Research Fund presentation

Who should attend?

All researchers with an interest in the Global Challenges Research Fund should attend this event. Relevant Professional Services staff are also welcome to attend.

What is the event about?

During this session we will:

• Brief attendees on a major new research funding scheme which addresses challenges faced by developing countries.
• Outline the University's strategy to respond to this initiative.
• Give an overview of the current context, particularly with respect to Global Uncertainties.
• Explore ideas for identifying interdisciplinary opportunities and stakeholder engagement.

Format

Short presentations followed by an open discussion.

Other events

Three separate sessions will take place:

• Streatham Campus, 12.00 - 1.00, Tuesday 14 June, Forum Exploration Lab 1
• St Luke's Campus, 12.00 - 13.00, Thursday 16 June, South Cloisters 2.13
• Penryn Campus, 12.30 - 14.30, Thursday 23 June, Peter Lanyon Seminar 6

Further information on the Global Challenges Research Fund

The Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) is a £1.5 billion fund announced by the UK Government to support cutting-edge research that addresses the challenges faced by developing countries through: 

• challenge-led disciplinary and interdisciplinary research;
• strengthening capacity for research and innovation within both the UK and developing countries;
• providing an agile response to emergencies where there is an urgent research need;

GCRF is administered through delivery partners including the Research Councils and national academies. 

The Research Councils have identified the following challenges which will define the priority areas for research investment through the current Delivery Period (2016-2020):

• Health - to tackle diseases, strengthen health systems and reach the worlds’ most vulnerable.
• Clean Energy - to provide access to clean energy, including new technologies and the behavioural insights required for successful introduction to developing countries.
• Sustainable Agriculture - to improve nutrition and food security, support technological innovation, and increase resilience to climate change.
• Conflict and humanitarian action - new insights and approaches for preventing conflict and violence, build stability and strengthen humanitarian action.
• Foundations for Inclusive Growth - to understand what works best for developing countries to build the foundations for economic development - macroeconomics, institutions, innovation and private sector growth, cities and infrastructure, education systems, jobs and skills.

Registration

Please register by emailing research-events@exeter.ac.uk