Outgoing Visiting Researcher Scheme

The scheme to support outgoing research visits is open to all academics, researchers and postgraduate research students at the University of Leicester who are affiliated to the Centre for Landscape and Climate Research. It aims to enable researchers to undertake visits to other Universities, Research Institutes, public sector organisations, NGOs or R&D departments in Industry. 

The visit should serve the purpose to establish or enhance research collaboration, further the Centre’s reputation and lead to a tangible output. Prospective applicants should note that Centre for Landscape and Climate Research only accepts applications that clearly demonstrate a collaborative research activity with the host organisation and that describe how this award will contribute to the Centre’s objectives.

Duration

The length of the visit can vary but must at least be one working week.

End of visit report

At the end of the visit, Visiting Researchers are asked to submit a brief written report summarising their visit and its contribution to the Research Centre. The report should be sent to virginia.nicolas@leicester.ac.uk

Application

Case for support incl. level of support sought (1 side A4), curriculum vitae (2 sides A4), full list of publications, agreement by the host organisation, and short statement as to which other sources of funding are available to the applicant and why they are not suitable for this visit (such as Research Training Support Grant, or current research grants and contracts). The closing dates are 31 March, 30 June, 30 September, and 31 December.

Enquiries

Enquiries about this scheme and how to become an affiliated member of the centre:

• Dr Virginia Nicolas, virginia.nicolas@leicester.ac.uk
• Professor Heiko Balzter, hb91@le.ac.uk