Apply for 2013

Why should I apply?

Welsh Crucible is a high profile programme of investment in the research leaders of the future. It will help you to

-  develop a network of peers within the research community, fuelling potential interdisciplinary working, and forge links with the National Assembly for Wales and Welsh Government, and the Welsh media;
-  introduce you to new ways of thinking and working and improve your effectiveness both within and beyond your organisation;
-  ensure that your research has greater impact; by helping you to develop skills in public engagement, and exploring how you can interact more effectively with the media and policy makers;
-  learn about different areas of research and encourage personal and career development.

Benefits to employers

Being selected for this highly prestigious programme will benefit your employer as well as you. Welsh Crucible will help you to develop your skills of creativity and innovation and will provide you with the tools to help you use these skills to best effect within your organisation. By investing six days of your time your employers will also be able to benefit from your expanded network within the research community and your enhanced links with the National Assembly for Wales and Welsh media.

How much does it cost?

The costs of attending Welsh Crucible are covered by the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales and Welsh Crucible partners to ensure that it is the quality of applicant that will determine who gets a place on the programme rather than their access to funds.  All residential costs, including accommodation and catering, and costs for all sessions in the three Welsh Crucible labs, will be provided for successful Welsh Crucible candidates. Travel expenses will also be covered to and from each participant’s home in Wales to the location of each of the Welsh Crucible labs (up to a value of £100 per return journey).