C2D3 will be awarding £15,000 of Seed Funding to Early Career Researchers,up to £5,000 per project. C2D3 would like to invite University of Cambridge Early Career Researchers to apply for a seed fund. The aim of the funds are to provide a step towards an independent research career. Deadline 8 May 2024, 5pm.
Applications should focus on cross-disciplinary data science or AI. Preference will be given towards cross-disciplinary activities that address one or more of the following:
- Address one or more emerging needs, with topics such as Perverse Consequences, Risks, Ethics, Robustness, Trustworthy, Explainable and Responsible AI
- Foster external industry collaborations
- Increase engagement opportunities for underrepresented groups
Examples of interdisciplinary projects that could be funded are:
- Providing a short internship for a student, with yourself as the mentor
- Collaboration with a short industry project
- Host a skills-development or research workshop
- Building a network to pursue your next project
Who can apply? Funding is open to Early Career Researchers who are: a) employed within a University department and b) working within the remit of this call.
Full details including Guidance Document, Application Form, and Report Form can be found on our website using your Raven log in. Queries to coordinator@c2d3.cam.ac.uk.