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Early Career Network: Writing Applications for Different Audiences

16 September 2024, 9:15 am–4:30 pm

British Academy ECRN bag hanging on a chair

At this British Academy Early Career Researcher Network event ECRs will gain practical skills to apply for a job, fellowship or promotion.

This event is free.

Event Information

Open to

All

Availability

Yes

Cost

Free

Organiser

Institute of Advanced Studies

Location

IAS Common Ground
G11, ground floor, South Wing
ÂÒÂ×Ðã, Gower St, London
WC1E 6BT
United Kingdom

To join this event you must first (London Cluster), which brings together postdoctoral ECRs across the humanities and social sciences disciplines.

The ÂÒÂ×Ðã British Academy London ECR Network is kicking-off the academic year with a 1-day interactive session on ‘Writing applications for difference audiences’.

ECRs will gain practical skills to apply for a job, fellowship or promotion and you will be matched with another ‘ECR buddy’ to review each other’s CV, socials and profile, and give constructive feedback.

In the afternoon, you will be able to connect and network with a panel of British Academy Fellows and senior academics in charge of promotions who will share tips and insights.

Programme

  • 09:15-10:00: Morning tea/coffee and social meet & greet
  • 10:00-10:15: Welcome
  • 10:15-10:45: Dr Keri Wong, ‘Practical tips on how to tackle job applications’
  • 10:45-11:00: Coffee break
  • 11:00-11:30: ‘Buddy review’ of social media presence + CV
  • 11:30-12:15: BA Fellow Prof Nicola Miller, ‘Applying to fellowships and what not to do’
  • 12:15-1:00 - Coaching and what this involves
  • 1:00-2:00: Lunch
  • 2-3:00: Prof Mary Richardson, ‘Insights into promotions’
  • 3-3:15: Closing comments, BA funding, and upcoming events
  • 3:15-4:30: Drinks + networking