Simon and Hallsworth endowments showcase
21 Oct 2016
Event for early career researchers in social sciences or political economy (broadly interpreted) and all researchers wishing to develop a research project that includes a fixed-term placement for a business partner
You are invited to attend the showcase event for the Simon and Hallsworth endowments.
This event will be of interest to:
- Early career researchers who would like to apply for a three year fellowship in social sciences or political economy (broadly interpreted);
- All researchers who would like to develop a research project that includes a fixed-term placement for a business partner.
The event will take place in the Kanaris Room of the Manchester Museum on Wednesday 16th November. You are welcome to attend all or part of the event.
Programme
2.15pm Arrival and registration
Drop-in session for Simon Industrial and Professional Fellowships:
2.30–4.30pm Case study by Simon Industrial and Professional Fellow and host academic (Don Ward and Graham Winch, AMBS)
Presentations for Early Career Research Fellowships:
2.30pm Introduction to Simon and Hallsworth endowments and applying for Research Fellowships (Nicola Glover-Thomas, Chair)
2.45pm Tips on developing your research proposal (Jacob Seifert, current Fellow)
3pm Tips on how to ace the interview (Vanessa May, former committee member)
3.15pm Questions and answers
4pm Refreshments, poster display and networking with current Research Fellows
4.30pm Close
Registration