Valerie West
Research Manager
I am the Research Manager and Facilitator within the Department of Psychiatry. I support researchers who are seeking funding to navigate the internal and external administrative processes around applying for grants and/or philanthropic funding. I facilitate departmental support for grant applications, liaising closely with applicants, the Finance Team, the Associate Head of Department for Research and the Head of Department to ensure any grant submissions are optimal. I teach on the Medical Sciences Division Grant Writing Course and give various short talks and support sessions on preparing Fellowship applications.
I am a member of the Academic Careers Working Group and the Medical Academic Working Group in the department and actively promote the progression of academic careers within the University.
I am the secretary of the Oxford Neuroscience Strategy Oversight Committee.
Websites
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Researcher Trailmap
If you're on a fixed term contract, this resource will help you identify opportunities and plan for the future.
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Research Process (internal only)
A helpful overview of the research process at Oxford, from identifying funding opportunities through to publication.
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Grant Application Procedure (internal only)
The procedure for submitting a grant application within the Department of Psychiatry.
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Research Funding Opportunities (internal only)
I collate and regularly update these funding opportunities relevant to research in psychiatry, psychology and neuroscience.
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Get That Fellowship (internal only)
View a talk delivered to the Department of Psychiatry on 24 April 2024 about how to successfully apply for a fellowship, with elements from myself, Cathy Creswell, Paul Harrison and Belinda Lennox.
