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Funding and Awards

Funding and Awards

The main areas of funding from HGCA are:

Research and Development contracts awarded for:
a) Research projects which meet the objectives outlined in the R&KT Strategy Document
b) Knowledge Transfer events or publications linked to the research programme

Student bursaries and post-graduate studentships

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Research and KT contracts

We have recently updated our application forms and guidance notes. All new documentation can be found on the New HGCA calls for research projects 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.

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.