CoSS Research Conference on European funding and research impact

This College-wide research conference brings together colleagues from across the College of Social Sciences to share experiences of securing European research funding and generating real-world impact. The event will provide an opportunity to learn from colleagues’ research journeys, explore how projects develop into competitive funding proposals and impactful outcomes, and strengthen the College’s research community.

Conference Themes

The conference programme focuses on two themes:

Theme 1: EU Funding

This theme explores opportunities for engaging with European research funding, such as Horizon and European Research Council (ERC) grants. It will address common myths and misconceptions about EU funding while sharing practical experiences from colleagues who have successfully navigated these processes. The conference will also encourage discussions regarding developing competitive proposals and engaging with European funding programmes.

Theme 2: Impact

This theme highlights how research across the College contributes to real-world impact. The panel will showcase their research journeys, including projects supported by the CoSS Engagement and Impact Fund, and encourage an open conversation about how research can translate into meaningful societal, policy, and community outcomes.

Programme

9:30-10:00 - Registration and refreshments

10:00-11:00 - Keynote on creating impact with and through EU funding with Rachel Brooks, Professor of Higher Education, University of Oxford

11:00-11:15 - Break

11:15-13:00 - Parallel roundtables on EU funding

13:00-14:00 - Lunch

14:00-15:45 - Parallel panels on Impact

15:45-16:00 - Break

16:00-18:30 - Networking reception

If you'd like more information about the Conference please contact Lin Dong at l.dong.1@bham.ac.uk