Academic returners’ research fund

The Academic Returners’ Research Fund (AR2F) provides support for academics embarking upon, or returning to work after, a period of maternity or parental leave, or extended health-related leave. The AR2F research fund exists for the benefit of all full‐ and part‐time academic staff, as well as postdoctoral researchers.

The AR2F provides the opportunity for researchers to plan how their research commitments and aspirations can be supported during and/or after a period of extend leave.

The fund enables academics, impacted by extended leave, to continue their research endeavours and will:

• sustain research productivity
• facilitate increased income through the creation of research outputs, successful bidding to grants and an enhanced submission to the REF
• boost research and international reputation
• enhance retention and morale of academic researchers impacted by extended periods of absence

Applicants can apply for up to £10,000 of funding which must be spent by the agreed end date.

For more information on the fund and application process please visit: https://eleanorglanvilleinstitute.lincoln.ac.uk/resources/mentoring-and-support-programmes/support-initiatives/returners-research-fund/

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