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*ESRC Placement Fellows Scheme*
This new scheme, jointly funded by the ESRC and a host 'partner
organisation' (eg Government Department, Devolved Administration) allows
for social science researchers to spend time in that department to
undertake policy-relevant research and to upgrade the research skills of
'partner organisation' employees.

*Aims*

          o To promote knowledge transfer between academic departments
            and 'partner organisations' and the staff employed in them
          o To provide 'partner organisations' with research-informed
            evidence to develop and review policy
          o To expand networks for 'partner organisations' into academia
          o To provide career development opportunities and offer skills
            updating
          o To enable all parties, including ESRC, to develop their
            understanding of research and policymaking processes and the
            interactions between them.

*Eligibility*
The fellowship will be taken up by those in early-mid-career, that is,
those having been involved in research for 5-10 years after completing
their PhD. In exceptional circumstances, a more experienced applicant
may be appointed.

*Duration*
The minimum period for a fellowship will be four months and the maximum
a year. Some flexibility might be negotiated on the proportion of a
fellow's time devoted to the award. Shorter awards would be expected to
be full-time.

*Location*
Fellows would normally be expected to spend at least 60 per cent of the
fellowship in the host organisation's offices, although some work might
require time to be spent at other locations in the UK or abroad.

*Conditions of work*
Fellows must adhere to the ESRC's requirements of independence from
political, commercial or sectional interest through the placement.
Fellows will need to give undertakings to respect a confidentiality
agreement, specifying that data on policy advice and internal debate
will not be disclosed without prior written agreement of the host
departments.

*Funding arrangements*
During the fellowship, the fellow will remain employed by her/his
academic institution. All agreed costs will be shared equally by the
ESRC and the host department.

*Management and supervision*
The host department will nominate a line manager to whom the fellow
would report. The ESRC will nominate a contact person who would be
actively informed about the progress of the placement.

*Application, selection and review processes*
The ESRC will make one call annually for fellows for all schemes.
Applicants will be invited to submit up to 1,000 words maximum on how
their experience and knowledge would be applied to undertake the tasks
specified by and requirements of the 'partner organisation'. You should
attach a CV of not more than three pages; nominate two referees (one
from academia, the other from user background); and a statement of
approval from your employer agreeing to your release and accepting the
conditions of the scheme.

Applications will be processed within ESRC and prepared for a selection
panel. Shortlisted applicants may be referred to the host department for
interview.

There will be ongoing monitoring throughout the placement by the
fellow's supervisor and nominated ESRC contact. The host partner will
also be asked to provide a report on the fellow's outputs that might be
used as a contribution to the RAE and for career progression purposes.

The fellow will provide a report within one month of the placement
concluding. A further report will be produced after 12 months of the end
of the placement by the fellow and the host partner on the short term
impact of the placement.

*Application form*
*For further information please see the ESRC Society Today website
**_http://www.esrc.ac.uk/placement_fellows/_*
Please contact Lesley Lilley, Senior Policy Manager at ESRC by email at
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<[log in to unmask]> 01793 413033
for an application form.

Applications formally open on* 10 January 2006*.
Closing date:* 13 February 2006*
Please complete the application form and return it to ESRC Registry,
Polaris House, North Star Avenue, Swindon SN2 1UJ

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