Just
to add a couple of other things into the mix.
What
of doctorates in subjects other than philosophy? Mine's in
education.
What
of people who completed their doctorate within the last 5 years, but are not
'early-career researchers'? If you've come into HE by a non-standard
route, on a series of fixed-term, intermediate contracts etc like I did it's
easy to be quite elderly by the time you complete a
doctorate.
Sorry
- I know this is the ESRC not thinking outside the box, rather than anyone
connected with PV-NET!
Andrea
Dear Abigail
We've tested the boundaries of eligibility quite
intensively. The rules seem to be that to get funding towards travel etc.,
participants need to be registered for a PhD with a UK university, or have
gained a PhD within the last 5 years and be employed by a UK research
institution recognised by the ESRC (this includes all the universities).
So Alex would be eligible. You would be if you're a current PhD
student, or have a PhD already - sorry I can't remember whether you have or
not.
There may be opportunities for self-funders take part.
Right now we're concentrating on getting the money.
Chris
The Open University is incorporated by Royal Charter (RC
000391), an exempt charity in England & Wales and a charity registered in
Scotland (SC 038302).
