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Archive for the ‘ECR Network’ Category
Independent researcher sought to lead project on needs of Early and Mid-Career Researchers
30 April, 2026
The Learned Society of Wales is seeking an independent or freelance researcher to lead a research project and survey of how early and mid-career researchers self-identif... Read More
New prize for early career researchers launched as Colloquium booking opens
16 April, 2026
A new prize, named after Professor Hywel Thomas, the outgoing President of the Learned Society of Wales, will recognise the work of an early career researcher or research team in Wales.
The announcement of the prize is made Read More
Members of LSW’s ECR Network among new cohort of UK Young Academy
10 March, 2026
Four researchers from Wales are among the new members of the UK Young Academy (UKYA).
The four, who will join 141 emerging leaders already in the UKYA's ranks, ar... Read More
New Research Culture Grant gets off to a roaring start
26 February, 2026
A huge response to the recent launch of our latest grant fund shows the strength in depth in Wales’ research environment.
Fourteen projects will receive funding as part of the Research Culture Networks Grants, which we are running in partne... Read More
Share your research: proposals welcome for ECR Colloquium flash talks and poster presentation
12 February, 2026
The chance to share research with fellow early career researchers is one of the key features of our annual ECR Colloquium, which takes place this year in Aberystwyth, 29-30 June.
The LSW’s ongoing commitment to supporting the career progression of early career researchers takes a new step with the launch of a travel and expenses bursary fund.
Projects ranging from young people’s vaping to women’s leadership, and from the future of Welsh animation to the impact of online hate will all benefit from our latest Research Workshop Grant Scheme awards.
<... Read MoreThe new fund aiming to boost Wales’ research culture
9 December, 2025
A new fund we are launching, in partnership with Medr, aims to encourage a strong research culture in Wales and support researchers and their networks at a time of pressure for higher education.
Plans for the fourth LSW Early Career Researchers Colloquium are already underway with a date and venue set.
Two-days of training, flash-talks, networking, social activities and our popular poster competition will take place on 29-30 June 202... Read More