I think they used to call the category Young Researchers, until enough 
fuss was made about those who started later.

Don't know about the D.Ed stuff, but can find out if we pull this one off.

Chris

Participatory Video Network Discussion List wrote:
> 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
>
>
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> *From:* Participatory Video Network Discussion List 
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] *On Behalf Of *Chris High
> *Sent:* 19 March 2009 16:31
> *To:* [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>
> *Subject:* Re: Research bid: PV-LIVE
>
>
> 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).
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> 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
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> *From:* Participatory Video Network Discussion List 
> [mailto:[log in to unmask]] *On Behalf Of *Chris High
> *Sent:* 19 March 2009 16:31
> *To:* [log in to unmask]
> *Subject:* Re: Research bid: PV-LIVE
>
> 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).
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