Research Councils UK (RCUK) is inviting researchers to submit proposals for events to take place at festivals in 2012-13.
Every year RCUK supports one science and one non-science focused festival to enable researchers to engage with a variety of audiences. This is an opportunity to submit proposals for events based around one of the RCUK cross-Councils themes that work to address some of the major research challenges facing the world over the next 10 to 20 years. The six themes are:
- Digital Economy
- Energy
- Global Food Security
- Global Uncertainties
- Living with Environmental Change
- Lifelong Health and Wellbeing
Proposals should be submitted for festivals due to be held between 1 April 2012 and 31 March 2013. The deadline for submitting proposals is 17:00 on Tuesday 10th January 2012 and further guidance is available here 
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Further information
Contact:
Cheryl Hewer
Tel: 01793 413076
Notes to editors
Research Councils UK (RCUK) is the strategic partnership of the UK's seven Research Councils who annually invest around £3 billion in research. We support excellent research, as judged by peer review, that has an impact on the growth, prosperity and wellbeing of the UK. To maintain the UK’s global research position we offer a diverse range of funding opportunities, foster international collaborations and provide access to the best facilities and infrastructure around the world. We also support the training and career development of researchers and work with them to inspire young people and engage the wider public with research. To maximise the impact of research on economic growth and societal wellbeing we work in partnership with other research funders including the Technology Strategy Board, the UK Higher Education Funding Councils, business, government, and charitable organisations. www.rcuk.ac.uk.
The seven UK Research Councils are:
- Arts & Humanities Research Council (AHRC);
- Biotechnology & Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC);
- Economic & Social Research Council (ESRC);
- Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC);
- Medical Research Council (MRC);
- Natural Environment Research Council (NERC);
- Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC).