We have recently updated our application forms and guidance notes. All new documentation can be found on the Calls for expressions of interest page. Please ensure you are using the current application form.
The Research and Knowledge Transfer (R&KT) Advisory Committee meet five times per year. New proposals can be considered at any of these meetings. Each year two Committee meetings will be dedicated to reviewing progress against the 2011 R&KT strategy ‘Investing in Innovation’ (April meeting) and to discuss and plan new knowledge transfer activities (September meeting).
The R&KT Advisory committee is made up of 13 core members: 6 growers, 1 agronomist, 3 trade members, 1 HGCA Board member and 2 observers. As and when necessary the Committee may also draw on the knowledge of outside expertise. The Committee represents all areas of the UK and full details can be found at Board and Committees.
The table below gives details of forthcoming proposal deadlines and Committee meetings.
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Proposal Deadline |
R&KT Committee meeting |
HGCA Board meeting |
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29 September 2011 |
10 November 2011 |
25 January 2012 |
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29 December 2011 |
9 February 2012 |
14 March 2012 |
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23 February 2012 |
5 April (KT update) 2012 |
30 May 2012 |
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26 April 2012 |
7 June 2012 |
11 July 2012 |
|
2 August 2012 |
13 September (Strategy update) 2012 |
31 October 2012 |
|
11 October 2012 |
22 November 2012 |
Jan 2013 |
To facilitate a better working relationship with our contractors we would be very grateful if you would contact research@hgca.com or Dr Vicky Foster (vicky.foster@hgca.ahdb.org.uk; 02476 478747) to discuss your idea before submitting an Expression of Interest form.
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