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There are some calls which allow postdoctoral level ECRs to be PI or Co-I. In these cases the University's 'Policy on staff groups seeking to engage with research activities' needs to be followed. Any grade 6 PDRA/Research Associate that wishes to apply for non-Fellowship research grants will need approval from the Head of Department and PVC-R. This should be sought at least 2 weeks before the funder deadline. The usual internal approvals that we go through are needed in addition to this, and Research Support can guide you through these.