Support for researchers

We have a generous range of mechanisms and schemes to support our researchers.

Benefits for our researchers include:

• an annual personal research allowance;
• a research support fund to facilitate pilot projects leading to large grant applications;
• a research networking fund;
• the opportunity to apply for a one-semester sabbatical leave once every 3 years;
• a mentoring scheme, reduced teaching and no administration for early career researchers;
• a Concordat Implementation Plan developed by the University (in recognition of this work the University has received the HR Excellence in Research Award from the European Commission);
• a commitment to equality in employment and career development for staff (including established procedures for assisting disabled staff to return to or remain in full-time productive employment).