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. If you are thinking about applying for research funding, either now or in the future, I'd love to hear from you and support you in that process!
I am a member of the Academic Careers 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 Committee.
Websites
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Get That Fellowship
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. (Internal only, behind an SSO).
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Researcher Trailmap
If you're on a fixed term contract, this is a wonderful resource to help you identify opportunities and plan for the future.
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Research Funding Opportunities
I collate and regularly update these funding opportunities relevant to research in psychiatry, psychology and neuroscience. (Internal only, behind an SSO).
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Grant Application Procedure
The procedure for submitting a grant application within the Department of Psychiatry. (Internal only, behind an SSO).
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Research Process
A helpful overview of the research process at Oxford, from identifying funding opportunities through to publication.
