Geosolutions Leeds Funding
Geosolutions Leeds Research Project Calls
Our internal call for research projects is now open, and includes funding for four fully funded PDRA positions, each lasting up to two years, and associated research project costs and staff time.
Building on our existing approach, the research projects should aim to deliver a blend of geoscience, engineering and social science to deliver an integrated approach to energy research related to the subsurface. Our current projects have achieved this through two complementary PDRAs: one focusing on geoscience/engineering and the other on social science, and we welcome proposals for projects with a maximum of 2 PDRAs, of up to 2 years duration each to maximise impact.
Please read the call guidance which is available here for full details. Please note updated call guidance 13/11/2024 - funding for staff time has been increased.
A list of the proposal questions is available here to allow drafting of your proposal. All proposals must be submitted via the application form link below.
Research Project Call 2025
The deadline for applications is 23rd January 15:00.
Please note, the call is only open to staff at the University of Leeds
Research Project Call FAQs
We have added some more information about general queries we have received on the call. Please see below for details.
Where should I add information on partners/partnerships relevant to the project in the application form?
Depending on the nature of the partnership and how it is relevant to your application, this can be added in the “Teams and Collaborations” question, or under “Outputs and Impact” if you expect the work to have impact with partners or enable new outputs to be developed with your partners.
Will preference be given to proposals that include two joint projects with a PDRA each, or is it acceptable to apply for a single PDRA in a standalone project?
Current projects funded by Geosolutions include 2 PDRAs working in an integrated project combining social science, engineering and geoscience. This project works as a team and meets regularly and includes an interdisciplinary team of supervisory staff. This has generated a lot of benefits and opportunities beyond what we would have expected from two standalone projects. We are keen to replicate this successful model where possible. However, we also wish to support new research ideas across the Geosolutions remit, and so we welcome project proposals for single PDRAs that clearly demonstrate excellence and the potential for securing further external funding. We fully understand that some projects work best as standalone projects, and therefore welcome proposals on this basis.
How much funding is available to cover project costs? (consumables, conference travel, field work, lab costs, etc.)
We have a maximum budget of £20k for project costs for each PDRA, however we expect proposals to cost expenses in line with the needs of the work. We reserve the right to amend the value awarded, and expect projects to demonstrate clear value for money.
Other Funding Available from Geosolutions Leeds
We have a range of small funding pots, that can only be accessed by staff and PGR students at the University of Leeds, who are allied to Geosolutions Leeds, and our thematic areas.
Please fully read the guidance at the start of the form to ensure you are applying for the correct scheme.
Applications will be assessed by the Geosolutions Leeds Management Board on a rolling basis - the board meet approx. every 2 weeks.
Geosolutions Leeds reserves the right not to make an award.
Recipients of funding through the various schemes will be expected to support the future development and promotion of the funded activity and of Geosolutions Leeds, by participating in marketing activities.
If you have any queries re the funds currently available, please contact geosolutions@leeds.ac.uk
Geosolutions Leeds Travel Grant Scheme 2024-2025
We have a total budget of £5,000 for each round, and the maximum single award we can make is for £1,500.
Please follow link above to apply.
Geosolutions Leeds "Light Touch" Travel Grant Scheme 2024-25
Once the budget is spent for this academic year, 2023-24, the scheme will be closed.
Please follow link above to apply.
Geosolutions Leeds Events and Sponsorship Funding
To ensure that all enquiries for this funding are formally logged and auditable, we ask that you complete this short form.
This scheme will remain open for the academic year 2023-24, closing in July 2024, unless the budget is exhausted before then.
Geosolutions Leeds Pump Priming
Pump-Priming Funding can be provided for research development activity that falls under the Geosolutions Leeds remit, we especially encourage the establishment or development of interdisciplinary research collaborations that focus on Geosolutions Leeds' thematic areas, using geoscience expertise to support the transition to clean energy.