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EPSRC news

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Adrian Bowman <[log in to unmask]>

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Adrian Bowman <[log in to unmask]>

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Fri, 3 Aug 2001 13:18:40 +0100

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Posted on behalf of Deborah Miller, EPSRC
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EPSRC Mathematics Programme - News and funding 
opportunities for the statistics community

This is the second in a series of approximately monthly 
bulletins from the EPSRC Mathematics Programme giving 
brief details of some items of interest to the statistics 
community.  We hope to use this bulletin to alert you to 
calls for proposals, news, etc.   New items are marked 
***.   More detail on each of these items can be found at:

http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/EPSRCWEB/MAIN/PROGRAMMES/PROGRAMMES/Intro/Intro_MA.asp

Calls for proposals   

MathFIT. EPSRC invites applications for research grant and 
visiting fellowship proposals under the MathFIT 
(Mathematics for Information Technology) initiative. This 
initiative is sponsored by the EPSRC and benefits from 
funding given by the London Mathematical Society (LMS). 
A budget of £1.5 million has been earmarked for this call 
and it is envisaged that there will be a similar call with a 
similar budget in 2002. The basic aim of MathFIT is to 
develop new interactions between mathematics and 
computer science, where 'mathematics' and 'computer 
science' are to be interpreted broadly and to include, for 
example, statistics and operations research and information 
technology and artificial intelligence, respectively. The 
closing date for receipt of proposals in 19th October 2001.

Encouraging postdoctoral mobility between disciplines. Academic 
researchers are reminded that within the responsive-mode grant 
mechanism it is possible to apply to EPSRC for follow-on support to 
allow a Post-doctoral Research Assistant reaching the end of a research 
project in one discipline to transfer their knowledge and skills to another 
discipline. No closing date.

Research Networks in Mathematics.  The EPSRC Mathematics 
Programme is actively encouraging research collaborations between 
mathematicians, statisticians, operational researchers and researchers in 
other disciplines and in non-academic organisations. The EPSRC wishes 
to receive high quality proposals for Networks with the long-term 
objective that the support of such networks will promote new or 
enhanced collaborative links involving mathematicians and others. The 
closing dates for submission are 1 June and 1 December. 

Mathematics research underpinning the life sciences. The EPSRC 
intends to increase its portfolio of mathematics and statistics research 
that underpins the life sciences. EPSRC wishes to receive high quality 
research proposals for funding that meets this objective. No closing 
date.

Programme Information  
 
***One-day workshop on gene networks: Bridging the gap between 
bioinformatics and mathematical modelling.  EPSRC and BBSRC are 
jointly sponsoring a one-day workshop on gene networks to be held at 
the Isaac Newton Institute in Cambridge on Tuesday 25 September 
2001.   The workshop aims to bring together leading researchers 
employing diverse approaches to the problem of understanding the 
structure and function of complex gene regulatory networks.  The 
scientific organisers are Nick Monk (University of Sheffield) and Alvis 
Brazama (EBI, Hinxton).  More details are available at 
http://www.newton.cam.ac.uk/programs/ICB/icbw01b.html 

*** Research grant proposers are reminded to observe the limit of 8 A4 
sides (plus a 1-side workplan) for the case for support.  It has been 
noticed by referees, panel members and EPSRC staff that some 
proposers appear unwilling to observe this limit and will include extra 
annexes for good measure.  This can be self-defeating.  Peer reviewers 
are not impressed when they have to sift through a diffusely presented 
proposal.  A better tactic for proposers is to think how best to engage the 
attention of peer reviewers, not demoralise them.  Those with the role of 
Panel chairperson are even more exposed, possibly having 50 or more 
proposals to read.
 
The 8-side limit is a balanced position, which helps keep the work of 
peer review within reason, and ensures a common starting point for all 
proposers.  Exceptions arise, and there is recognition for those situations 
in which self-contained annexes may be justified - examples would 
include CVs of Visiting Fellows, quotes for equipment, proposals 
involving multiple research projects.  EPSRC staff are happy to advise 
when additional material is likely to be helpful but the final decision on 
whether to copy annexes to referees or panels must rest with the Office.

There is no wish to emphasise bureaucratic aspects.  However, we may 
have to return proposals where the case for support exceeds normal 
bounds which, regrettably, will delay them.

Small grants for visiting fellowships. The small grant scheme for visiting 
fellowships is a successful scheme that has been running for a number 
of years, by which mathematicians, statisticians and operational 
researchers can obtain funds to enable colleagues of acknowledged 
standing from different universities to visit and collaborate.  The 
maximum amount that may be applied for under the small grant scheme 
has now been raised to £10,000.  

News   ***=New

***New Chief Executive for EPSRC. Professor John O'Reilly has been 
appointed as the new Chief Executive of the EPSRC.  Professor O'Reilly 
will take up the position in October when Professor Brook's 
appointment comes to an end.  John O'Reilly currently holds the Chair 
of Telecommunications at University College, London, where he is 
Head of the Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering.

*** Report of workshop held at Aston University for young engineers 
and physical scientists on research opportunities at the interface with 
biology.  A one-day joint research council workshop was held on 30 
March for young scientists to learn more about research opportunities at 
the interface between the life sciences and the physical sciences and 
engineering.  More information is available 
at:http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/documents/announcements/ptaston2_nw0.htm

Contacts:

Dr Alasdair Rose, Mathematics Programme Manager  Tel. 01793 
444304 [log in to unmask]

Mrs Deborah Miller, Associate Programme Manager Tel. 01793 444162 
[log in to unmask]

Dr Carol Wallace, Associate Programme Manager Tel. 01793 444183
[log in to unmask] 

Deborah Miller 
3/8/01

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