Tag: Research Staff

Engagement, Funding and Impact Masterclass (03 June)

📍Engagement, Funding and Impact Masterclass: Wednesday 3 June 2026, 14.00–16.30, South Kensington Campus

Discover how public engagement can lead to and amplify research impact. This interactive masterclass includes group activities, case studies and practical insights into funding criteria.

Open to all Imperial staff, doctoral students and postgraduate research masters students. Visit our website for further details and to register for this session or secure one of the final spaces in the Core Engagement Masterclass and Communication in Engagement Masterclass on 13 May 2026.

Human–AI Collaboration and Systems Design Contributor

We’re looking for an experienced contributor to join the Executive Education programme Transforming Business with AI, running from 13–17 July. This person would support a small number of afternoon sessions during the week, bringing practical insight into how AI systems are designed, adopted, and used in real organisational settings.

We’re looking for someone who brings together strong academic foundations with hands‑on experience working with businesses and executive audiences.

What we’re looking for:

  • PhD‑level training (or equivalent experience) in Information Systems, Human–AI Collaboration, or a related field
  • Practical experience designing and implementing AI solutions that address both technical and organisational challenges
  • Hands‑on work with SMEs on applied AI projects, including:
    • Retrieval‑Augmented Generation (RAG)
    • Data chunking and structuring
    • Tools such as LangChain, knowledge graphs, and related frameworks
    • Previous involvement in executive education, leadership programmes, or senior‑level workshops

For more information about the programme, please contact:
Mariana Gamba Fadul, Senior Learning Design Manager

For information about rates and logistics, please contact:
Toni McCloggan, Client Relationship Manager – Open and Custom Programmes

JSPS London Pre/Postdoctoral Fellowship for Foreign Researchers (deadline: 25 May)

JSPS London Pre/Postdoctoral Fellowship for Foreign Researchers (Short Term) Application Deadline: Monday 25th May, 2026 at 09:00 (UK time). Fellowships must start between: 1st November 2026 to 31st March 2027

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) is the leading research funding agency in Japan, established by the Japanese Government for the purpose of contributing to the advancement of science. Our Pre/Postdoctoral Fellowship for Foreign Researchers (Short Term) provides the opportunity for short-term visits for pre- and post-doctoral researchers from the UK, EU member states, Switzerland, Norway, the United States and Canada and based in the UK or Ireland to conduct cooperative research with leading research groups at Japanese Universities and Institutions. The programme is designed to provide researchers with first-hand experience of the research and living environment in Japan, whilst expanding academic exchange between Japan and the UK or Ireland. Researchers from any fields; Computer, Engineering, Health, Biological, Life, Natural and Physical Sciences, Mathematics, Humanities and Social Sciences etc. are eligible to apply. Awards will cover visits of 1 to 12 months

Eligible applicants also need to be either within 2 years of being conferred with their PhD at the time of applying to start their fellowship in Japan or have obtained their PhD at a university outside of Japan within the last 6 years (on or after 1st April 2020).

Please visit the JSPS London website here for further information:

2026 JSPS London Call for the Short Term Pre/postdoctoral Fellowships for Research in Japan (2nd and final call for 2026)

 

Volunteer to Make Graduation Magical (apply by 13 May)

Volunteer for Graduation Days 2026 on Tuesday 2 and Wednesday 3 June.

Please sign up to support us by filling in the Registration Form before 13 May!

Every volunteer who signs-up and attends their shift will have the chance to enter a prize draw – volunteer for both days and double your chances of winning! Spread the word and tell your colleagues!

Networking and Profile Building Workshop for Postdocs (17 & 24 Jun 26)

This 2-session workshop will cover a range of skills that will help you raise your profile, and build the networks that can help you succeed, whether your career aims are in academia or beyond it.

This course is collaboratively delivered across 15 UK Higher Education Institutions and during these workshops you will get the opportunity to network with researchers based at these institutions. You can find out more about the programme at QMUL’s website.

Please register your interest soon as we have limited spaces available.

Time Commitment
This course will run online on Zoom for 2 days: Wednesday 17 and Wednesday 24 June – 10.00-14.30 (1 hour lunch)

Session 1 – 17 June, 10.00-14.30

  • Introduction to the Principles of Networking
  • Building confidence to network and taking first steps
  • Collaborating and Partnering
  • Networking Session with experienced networkers

Session 2 – 24 June, 10.00-14.30

  • Developing your Academic or Research profile
  • Social Media, Networking and Profile
  • Action Planning
  • Networking Session with peers

Please register your interest via this form – limited spaces available.

Kickstart Your MedTech Venture: Expert Insights & Knowledge Base Launch (13 May 2026)

Discover how to turn MedTech research into impact—expert talks, funding insights, and the launch of the MedTechONE Knowledge Base. 

Bringing a MedTech idea from the lab to real-world impact can feel complex, fragmented, and hard to navigate—especially at an early career stage. Knowing what to do next, who to speak to, and what evidence matters can make all the difference. Kickstarting Your MedTech Venture is an afternoon event designed to support Imperial MedTech researchers—particularly Early-Career Researchers—who are interested in translation, commercialisation, or building impact from their research.

The event combines the official launch of the MedTechONE Knowledge Base with expert-led insights on business strategy, funding, IP, and regulation, alongside real-world perspectives from investors, entrepreneurs, and enterprise leaders. Attendees will gain practical guidance, discover key Imperial resources, and learn how to position their ideas to attract partners and funding. Whether you are exploring translation for the first time or actively considering your next steps, this session will provide clarity, connections, and tools to help you move forward with confidence.

Whether you’re an early-stage founder or simply have an interest in developing a medical device, this event is designed to inform, inspire, and connect.

Date: 13th May 2026
Time: 2:30 – 6:00pm
Location – Sir Alexander Fleming Building, Room G34, South Kensington Campus – registration is essential to attend.
Registration Link and Programme: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/events/205219/kickstart-your-medtech-venture-expert-insights-knowledge-base-launch/

Applications open for EDI Seed Fund 2026-27 (deadline: 08 June)

We’re excited to share that the EDI Seed Fund 2026-27 is now officially open — and applications are welcome from all Imperial staff and students.

The fund’s purpose is to support Imperial staff and students, who have ideas for projects that can make a positive impact on equality, diversity and inclusion at Imperial.

If you’ve been thinking about an initiative that could strengthen belonging, improve accessibility, or drive culture change, we’d love to hear from you. Please feel free to share this opportunity across your networks.

You can find full details, guidance, and the application form here:
🔗 https://www.imperial.ac.uk/equality/resources/seed-fund/

The deadline is Monday 8 June 2026 at 7pm.

Survey on how ECRs use generative AI

The Early Career Researcher Institute (ECRI) is carrying out a survey to find out how Early Career Researchers (ranging from doctoral students to early career lecturers) use generative AI as part of their research process.

Our goal is to understand what practices are currently common in the community with a view to disseminating best practice, informing the teaching provision we provide to the community, and advocating on the behalf of ECRs in the Imperial community at large.

The link can be found here, and should take around 10 minutes to complete

STEP UP Digital Research Technical Career and Bridging Placements

STEP‑UP invites applications for 1–3 month funded placements that develop specialist skills in research software, data, and computing infrastructure. Participants will work within a digital Research Technical Professional (dRTP) team at Imperial College London, King’s College London, UCL, or the University of Westminster.

STEP-UP – a Strategic TEchnical Platform for University technical Professionals – is a UK-based research project funded under the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)’s 2023 Strategic Technical Platforms call.

What you gain

  • Build advanced technical and professional skills.
  • Exchange best practices across institutions.
  • Use placement time to bridge gaps between projects.
  • Strengthen future career opportunities.

You can apply if you are:

  • A dRTP (i.e. working on research software, data or computing infrastructure) in any role at one of the four STEP‑UP partner institutions, or
  • A UK‑based PhD student or postdoc seeking experience as a dRTP and not employed during the placement.

All placements must occur within a partner‑institution dRTP team.

Funding

STEP‑UP provides up to £15,550, covering 80% of salary and on‑costs, plus eligible fees such as visa or bench costs. (Overheads and indirect costs are excluded.)

If you want to grow your technical capability and collaborate across the London dRTP community, this scheme offers a high‑impact route to do so.

Find out more and apply: https://step-up.ac.uk/placements/

Volunteer at the Great Exhibition Road Festival (apply by 15 May)

The Great Exhibition Road Festival is back, and we need volunteers like YOU to make it happen! Taking place on 6-7 June 2026, this annual free event includes amazing hands-on activities, workshops and talks & performances, all celebrating science and the arts.

Click here to sign up to volunteer
Click here to find out more about volunteering

Volunteer registration closes on 15 May 2026. Please note that this opportunity is open to Imperial staff and students only.