Royal Society University Research Fellowship Scheme

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What we're looking for
are the future leaders
of the field.
Why did I apply for the URF?
Because it gives me an opportunity
to become an independent researcher
my field of research
spans both computer science,
genetics and biology
and there aren't that many schemes
that can really support that type of
interdisciplinary work.
The application process
was actually really simple
because the proposal
was only three pages long.
Start off with a brilliant
exciting idea
be creative
make your science more accessible
be passionate about it
but also be realistic
be prepared to tell us
where things might not work.
My interview experience was
science
science
and science
[Laughing]
I was pretty nervous
you entered the room
and you had a panel
of about twelve people
all looking at you
you will have three minutes
to present your project
It was not
an interrogation
thinking back
it was a very good
and robust chat about the science
that I deeply care about.
It was a refreshing experience
to actually have the science
of the proposal itself
really carefully
looked at
and critiqued.
If I can give you some advice
prepare very well
practice before
be confident
you're good
you wouldn't have got to this stage
if you weren't good.
Really think carefully about making
your science as accessible
as possible
ask your friends and colleagues
for advice.
Go for it
you have the opportunity
to be creative and innovative
and come up with an really excitng idea
that's gonna define your research career
for five years
that's a great opportunity.

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