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- Research costings and what to consider when looking for grants (Feb 2023) - slides covering how research funding works in the UK and how we cost research
- Use the Worktribe Support Wiki if you're not sure how to do costings on Worktribe
- Match the Worktribe cost headings to the funder guidance. For instance, UKRI don't use the 'Consumables' heading and consumables are classed as 'Other Directly Incurred' costs. Putting costs in the right place makes them easier to input into the funder portal and the project finances easier to manage if the grant is awarded
- Choose feasible project dates. Sometimes funders will say when they want projects to start, but if you have flexibility allow time for both the review period and any recruitment for the project. It's not unusual for outcomes from UKRI research applications to take 6 months, and recruitment usually takes at least 2 months
- Consider costing for impact activities and Communications Officer time. It's easier to budget for them now rather than try to find funding retrospectively.
- When sending costs to collaborators, make clear whether or not your costs have been approved by the University. Download the budget from Worktribe rather than typing it into an email.
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