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Post award support

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Roles and responsibilities

An overview of the main responsibilities for those involved in the management of research grants.

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Set up my grant

An overview of what needs to be in place before research can start including contracts, ethical approval, data protection checks and data management plans.

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Manage my budget

Information on the financial management of grants, including expenditure and budget monitoring.

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Recruit staff

Guidance on the recruitment process for fixed term contracts, consultancies and studentships.

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Start-up, review and closure meetings

An overview of what to expect at project start-up, review and closure meetings with your faculty research support teams.

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Outputs and outcomes

Guidance for demonstrating impact and commercialising your outputs.