Submission Process at Leeds Met

All submissions should adhere to the quality assurance process. Guidance is available at the following useful links:
Main submission diagram
Ethics approval
Funding Opportunities 09/10
Marie Curie Actions
Contacts for Bid Submission
UKRIO Code of Practice for Research

Funding Database

An interactive online funding database provides Leeds Met research staff with a shared resource of expertise and encourage cross faculty collaboration in support of generating more successful funding bids at all levels. To access the funding database, please click here.

Want to find out more about funding opportunities?

Want to get more involved in applying for funding and not sure where to start? Want to try and enhance your chances of a successful bid the next time you apply for funding?

The University Research Office is hosting a series of sessions which are suitable for staff at all stages of their career who wish to apply for funding for research projects. For dates and more details click here.

Joint Electronic System (JES) & other electronic submission systems

JES is the Research Council funding online application system. Visit Joint Electronic System to start your application. For further details relating to funding, visit JES - Access link.

Preparing Bids using JES
JES User Notes

Other electronic submission systems:

British Academy operates eGAP2
Wellcome Trust operates eGrants
Royal Society operates eGAP2
Leverhulme Trust operates Leverhulme online application
European Research Council (ERC) operates Electronic Proposal Submission Service (EPSS)

Early Career Researchers

Leeds Met is fully supportive of early career researchers. Further advice and opportunities are available at:

Early Career Funding Details 09/10
Promising Research Fellowship 09/10

Resources

The URO is able to provide a comprehensive resource facility to assist with funding applications. Please access the resources information below:

Funding bodies
Guide to the University's Corporate Status
Academic Librarians
Research Council Application Success Rate
Staff costing calculator - fEC
Peer reviewers at Leeds Met
University Partnerships
Major EU achievements in science and research 
European Commission Research
ERC Starting Independent Researcher Grants
FP7 Calls

Subscription Services

The University subscribes to the following research services which aim to keep researchers abreast of current affairs and the latest funding opportunities. Both these services boast the use of customised funding alerts delivered direct to your email. For further details please see:

Research Research
UKRO
RD Funding - Health