A call for applications to take part in the Times Cheltenham Science Festival and the Times and the Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival

The AHRC is inviting applications from researchers to present their research at one of a series of four engaging public events at the Times Cheltenham Science Festival and the Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival in 2015. One event will run at the Science Festival, and three at the Literature Festival.

Up to twenty successful applicants will have a chance to develop their event ideas with experienced Cheltenham Festival producers and members of the National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement team at a dedicated workshop. Of these, up to four will have the chance to hold their event at one of the Festivals.

The scheme welcomes applications from individual researchers or project teams with one lead applicant, working in all areas of the arts and humanities. The topics of the proposed events should fall within one of the disciplines within the AHRC’s remit.

This scheme is open to researchers at any stage in their career. Additionally, to apply for the scheme you must:

1. Be eligible according to AHRC guidelines. Please see the AHRC Research Funding Guide for further information. PhD students are also eligible to apply.
2.  Not be an employee of the Cheltenham Festivals or the AHRC
3. Be free to attend the workshop on 23rd February 2015

The workshop held on 23rd February 2015 will focus on the Science and Literature festivals. The selected researchers will benefit from a unique opportunity to work closely with the Cheltenham Festival producers to create interactive and engaging events, invite high profile speakers, where relevant, and ultimately share their research with a public audience.


The deadline for applications is 23:59 on Monday 9th February 2015.

For Further details and how to apply visit :  http://www.ahrc.ac.uk/Funding-Opportunities/Pages/Call-for-proposals-to-present-events-at-the-Cheltenham-Science-and-Literature-Festivals.aspx