Modular Training Partnerships

Application deadline: 11 July 2013

Important: applicants should ensure proposals are completed as far in advance of the published deadline as possible to enable institution checks to be carried out before final submissions.

Summary

Modular Training Partnerships (MTPs), previously known as 'Modular training for industry', fund the development of industrially-relevant short training courses at Masters level. Training should be developed in close collaboration with industry, and evidence of industrial demand is a key requirement for funding.

MTPs provide pump-prime funding for:

the development of individual training modules
preparation and marketing of course materials, and course launch

We also consider clusters of complementary modules if there is sufficient evidence of industrial demand.

Training should be delivered using the most appropriate method for the target industry (e.g. distance learning, web-based learning packages or residential 2-3 day seminar and workshop sessions).

Priority is given to applications in subject areas of significant need identified by industry, and applications that are within strategic priority areas (see related links). Applications are assessed by Committee E (see related links), which includes members from the industrial community. There are three application deadlines per year and proposals are considered at the next available Committee E meeting.

Examples of courses

BBSRC has funded the development of over 100 modules since 1998, many of which are still operating. Modules have been in a wide range of subjects covering BBSRC's remit. Previous examples are shown below (see also 'Previous awards' PDF in downloads).

An introduction to mathematical modelling for life sciences
Masters-level training programme in vaccinology
Distance learning MSc in meat science
Modular histotechnology course
Rothamsted diploma in crop protection
Distance learning MSc in meat science and technology
Experimental design for in vivo research
Vaccine bioprocess development and commercialisation
MRes in sustainable bioenergy
Existing and emerging biotechnologies
Bioscience technologies in practice
Online postgraduate diploma in stem cell biology
Advanced sugar beet technology
Online courses in post genomic informatics

How to apply

Proposals should be made through the Je-S system (see external links).

Please note that the proposal must be submitted by the lead applicant based in academia.
Applicants should refer to the detailed Je-S help text for each section of the proposal form, and the detailed case for support guidance notes available in the information pack.
Important: applicants should ensure proposals are submitted to their institution's submitter/approval pool a minimum of 5 working days in advance of the published deadline. This enables institution checks to be carried out before final submissions.

Application downloads

Queries

Please ensure that proposed projects are within our remit to avoid the proposal being rejected. Queries regarding remit should be sent to remit@bbsrc.ac.uk.

For queries using Je-S, the helpdesk can be contacted Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm GMT (excluding bank holidays and other holidays) by email: JeSHelp@rcuk.ac.uk or tel: 01793 444164 (out of hours please leave a voicemail message).

Please provide:

Your name, organisation and user ID
Date and time
Which part of the form or system you were working on
The nature of the problem

Contact

Simon Cutler
simon.cutler@bbsrc.ac.uk
tel: 01793 413243
fax: 01793 414674