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Researchers in Residence is funded by Research Councils UK with support from The Wellcome Trust. www.researchersinresidence.ac.uk
Researchers in Residence An Overview
Researchers in Residence is funded by Research Councils UK with support from The Wellcome Trust
Beth Chesney-EvansPresentation to Administrators’ ConferenceImperial College July 2010
Researchers in Residence is funded by Research Councils UK with support from The Wellcome Trust. www.researchersinresidence.ac.uk
What is RinR?
A national scheme to help replenish the UK research base and develop researcher skills:
• Places PhD and post-Docs into schools to deliver innovative projects
• Set up in 1994 by Research Councils
• Now funded by Research Councils and the Wellcome Trust
Researchers in Residence is funded by Research Councils UK with support from The Wellcome Trust. www.researchersinresidence.ac.uk
Who runs RinR?
Managed centrally, delivered regionally
• Lead contractor is AEA, based in Harwell
• Strategic and operational partners
Shared Practice
STEMNET
CRAC
ASE
The Training Group
Katalytik
Researchers in Residence is funded by Research Councils UK with support from The Wellcome Trust. www.researchersinresidence.ac.uk
Aims and objectives
Engaging tomorrow’s talent today!• Raises awareness of range of research subjects and careers
• Inspires young people to apply to university
• Increases scientific/research literacy and awareness in pupils not going on to further study
• Develops researchers’ transferable skills
• Creates mutually beneficial relationships between schools and researchers/universities
Researchers in Residence is funded by Research Councils UK with support from The Wellcome Trust. www.researchersinresidence.ac.uk
Who can apply?
RinR is open to: • UK secondary schools, colleges and sixth form colleges (state and private)
• 11-19 age range
• RCUK/Wellcome Trust-funded researchers
• Universities and research institutes
• ALL research subjects (STEM and non-STEM)
Researchers in Residence is funded by Research Councils UK with support from The Wellcome Trust. www.researchersinresidence.ac.uk
How does RinR work?
Steps to becoming an RinR• Easy online application system
• “Match” brokered
• Induction training and CRB checks• Placement project development• Ongoing mentoring and support
• Helpline Mon - Fri
• Online training, advice and guidance
• Voluntary – researcher expenses paid
Researchers in Residence is funded by Research Councils UK with support from The Wellcome Trust. www.researchersinresidence.ac.uk
What is a placement?
Enhancing and adding value to the curriculum
• Innovative and engaging approach
• Duration = up to 24 hours over one year
• Key Stages, across years, small groups
• Flexible format and delivery
• Results showcased on website www.researchersinresidence.ac.uk
• Feedback and evaluation
Researchers in Residence is funded by Research Councils UK with support from The Wellcome Trust. www.researchersinresidence.ac.uk
Researcher/university benefits
Researchers/UniversitiesLeadership/
communication skills
Team working skills
Promote own research
Enhanced CV
Showcases research projects
Test out teaching
Stimulate interest
in research
Launch pad for outreach
Builds confidence
Forge strong links
with schools
Researchers in Residence is funded by Research Councils UK with support from The Wellcome Trust. www.researchersinresidence.ac.uk
School/teacher/pupil benefits
Schools/Teachers/Pupils
Access to other
value addedactivities
Engages &enthuses
Extendseducationoffering
Develops confidence &
rewardssuccess
Helps CPD
Opens upcareer
horizons
Adds value to teaching and
learning
Links with University research
departments
Buildsstatus &
recognition
Improveslearning
experience
Researchers in Residence is funded by Research Councils UK with support from The Wellcome Trust. www.researchersinresidence.ac.uk
RinR stakeholders
• Awareness raising – newsletters, publicity
• Joint events – Big Bang, NSEW
• Recruitment assistance – SSAT, subject associations
• Regional activities – Science Learning Centres
• Access to further opportunities
RinR is actively supported by a range of “friends” and influential stakeholders
Researchers in Residence is funded by Research Councils UK with support from The Wellcome Trust. www.researchersinresidence.ac.uk
Researchers in Residence
Researchers in Residence is funded by Research Councils UK with support from The Wellcome Trust
329 Harwell, Didcot, OX11 0QJw: www.researchersinresidence.ac.uke: [email protected]: 0845 365 7470
