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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I access information about current Translational funding opportunities?

To quickly access a the list of funds currently open to applications and to download guidance and application forms please visit the Research Toolkit.

Who can I contact for more information?

For general enquiries or to request a chat about your proposal please contact the Translational Funding team using relevant email address:

What information should I include in the outputs, outcomes and KPI section of my application form?

Outputs, Outcomes and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

When applying for Translational Funding you will be asked to provide details of your project’s Outputs and Outcomes, and of your project’s KPIs. The following guidance is intended help you to understand why we ask for these details and what type of thing you should include. It may be helpful to think of Outputs and outcomes as representing what you want do, and of the KPIs as representing why you want to do it. 

Outputs and Outcomes: 

Outputs are the necessary activities that take place, or the required products that are created as part of your project.  Outcomes are what happens as a result of those activities taking place or products being created. We ask for these details as they provide evidence of a well-developed project plan, with feasible delivery goals and mile stones. 

KPIs:

KPIs are indicators of the overall success of your project, and your KPIs should demonstrate that your project has achieved it’s overarching aims. You will be required to provide demonstrable evidence that your KPIs have been met, so it is worth giving some thought to how you will capture evidence of the impact you achieve. The Translational Funding team can provide you with a guide to impact evidence capture. 

Example:

Project 

01/01/2024 – 31/12/2024 - Improving quality of life and welfare for domestic goldfish. 

Partners 

UK Goldfish Fancier Association and National Association of Aquarium Keepers. 

Output 

Outcome 

01/01/2024 – 01/03/2024:   

8 workshops with partners to discuss and agree target audience and content and layout of new website to provide free information and guidance to domestic Goldfish keepers. 

· Target audience and means of reaching them identified 

· Content and roles and responsibilities for creating and delivering content agreed 

· Design and layout of the website agreed 

01/03/2024 – 01/04/2024:   

· Specification for website formalised  

· 3 Quotes from website developers obtained 

· Website creation contract awarded 

Suitable website developer identified and engaged in line with UoE procurement requirements 

01/04/2024 – 01/10/2024:  

· Website content created and edited according to roles and responsibilities set out in Output 1. 

· Website designer provided with content. 

All website content provided to Website designer enabling to construct website. 

01/10/2024 – 01/12/2024: 

· Website designed and built 

· Final website approved by all partners 

· Any snagging issues for website resolved 

Website created, approved and ready to launch 

01/12/2024 – 31/12/2024: 

Completed website launched and targeted advertising campaign delivered 

New website to provide free information and guidance to domestic Goldfish keepers aimed at improving quality of life and welfare for domestic goldfish created. 

KPI  

Method of KPI Evidence Capture. 

New academic/non-academic Goldfish welfare network created, and members committed to collaborating on future projects.  

· Emails or letters from partner organisations demonstrating commitment to collaborating on future projects  

· Draft proposal for new collaborative endeavor 

Over 1000 domestic Goldfish owners aware of and accessing online website/toolkit that provides domestic goldfish keepers with the knowledge and understanding required to improve the welfare of their goldfish and  

· Number of website hits 

· Numbers of downloads of documents or other media and details of those who have downloaded it 

Increased Goldfish welfare knowledge and understanding among domestic goldfish owners leading to change in practices and therefore improvements to goldfish welfare. 

· Feedback and evaluation from members of the public accessing the online resources  

Once funding has been awarded, how do I raise a PO relating to my project?

For the most accurate and up to date advice regarding purchase orders please contact the Procurement Operations Team. Their email addresses are:

The UoE procedures and rules for purchasing goods or services, including requirements for obtaining quotations, can be found here .

Where can I find information regarding invoicing?

For the most accurate and up to date advice regarding invoices please contact the Financial Operations Team. Their email addresses are:

The UoE procedures for paying or raising invoices can be found here.

What do I do if I need to set up a new supplier for products/services relating to my project?

For the most accurate and up to date advice regarding placing an order with new and existing suppliers please contact the Finance Helpdesk, their email address is financehelpdesk@exeter.ac.uk.

Information about placing an order with new and existing suppliers, including instructions for setting up a new supplier can be found here.

What do I need to know when hiring staff to work on my project?

For the most accurate and up to date advice regarding HR, recruitment or payroll/eClaims please contact HR Services. Their email addresses are:

How do I claim expenses relating to my project?

For the most accurate and up to date advice regarding Expenses Claims please contact the Accounts Payable team, their email address is accountspayableenquiries@exeter.ac.uk.

Helpful information on making an expenses claim can be found here.

Can I request an extension to the spend deadline on my project?

An extension may be possible in some cases. This is assessed on a case by case basis and is dependant on the terms and conditions of the award given. For me information please contact the relevant mailbox below: