Pilot Research Grants Fund 2008-2009
The PRSI pilot involves the opportunity for colleagues in the University of Gloucestershire to bid for up to £5K to develop a project of pedagogic or higher education research interest. A key objective of the funding scheme is to capacity builds and share expertise in the PedR area. Colleagues are encouraged to apply and participation in collaborative bids would be welcomed.
Please note the deadlines for putting together bids.
Important dates
Statement of Interest 30th November 2008
Full Submission 31st January 2009
Final Outcome 28th February 2009
Progress Report by 1st September 2009
Key Documents
HEA Funding Links
PRSI Pilot Project
PRSI Expenditure Form
PRSI Paper for Academic Board, setting out the aims and themes of the PRSI
Lindsey and Kenny are available to discuss ideas with anyone, to suggest possible partners or to advise on early drafts. In the first instance, anyone interested in finding out more should contact Lorraine John.
A really important part of PRSI activity is the encouragement of research into learing and teaching in higher education. We are very keen to encourage pilot projects that will develop research capacity across the university, perhaps building on existing expertise and perhaps looking to future external funding opportunities. PRSI is very keen to support the development of good quality proposals. Watch out for information about PRSI- funded research projects.
Details of last year’s call for project proposals are available.
As part of the development of this activity, we have collated some of the comments by the Selection Panel for the 2007 call.
Successful projects from 2007/08
Healthy, wealthy, satisfied or a bit of each? What predicts students’ achievement in their university courses?
Professor Walid El Ansari, Faculty of Sport, Health and Social Care
Enhancing the learning experience and performance of international undergraduate students entering HE programmes at the University of Gloucestershire — An evaluation of salient factor
Nadine Sulkowski, Leisure, Tourism and Hospitality, Business School
We hope that anyone considering a proposal to the PRSI funded projects, considers taking the opportunity to clarify any points with PRSI by contacting any of the staff, and attends the ‘Supporting PedR’ activities, such as ‘Getting Funded’ and ‘Project Management’. See the PedR Support page for more details.