About the Knowledge Transfer Account
- Aims of the Knowledge Transfer Account
- KTA funding
- Projects funded
- How to engage with the KTA
- What is the Impact Assessment Group (IAG)
- What is the Knowledge Transfer Account Project Board (KTAB)
- To engender a KT and impact-driven culture amongst researchers
- To increase the volume of EPSRC funded research adopted by external organisations
- To capture and celebrate the impact of EPSRC funded research
Email: D.Cooke@bath.ac.uk / Tel: +44 (0)1225 383622
This funding (excluding KT Champion funding) was awarded to EPSRC-funded researchers who could demonstrate that their research results would be adopted by an external organisation and thus had the potential for high impact. Applicants approached the Project Manager and, if they met the criteria, were invited to pitch their ideas to the KTA Impact Assessment Group (IAG). If successful, they went on to develop a written application for funding. If the amount of funding requested was over £100k, the IAG could recommend that the application was referred to the KTA Project Board for comment and approval. Approved applications were sent an award letter and the KTA team provided assistance in setting up the project in a timely manner.
Although nearing the end of the project, the KTA still offers:
• Opportunities to build new relationships, using KT Champion funding.
• A range of workshops to help develop skills and confidence in working with external organisations.
• A KT Forum, which meets every semester. This Forum has representatives from departments across the University who meet to discuss issues related to knowledge exchange.
• Departmental KT Champions, who can help you apply for KTA funding, or signpost you to alternative sources of funding.
• Opportunities for showcasing your KTA project and research through the Knowledge Exchange Showcase, 27th September 2012, case studies and films.
• A chance to win a prize by replying to the survey of attitudes to Knowledge Exchange, Sept–Dec 2012.
The Impact Assessment Group is a committee authorised by the Knowledge Transfer Account Project Board to make funding decisions on its behalf. It reviews the projects it has funded as they progress and when they complete.The IAG meets every month. Summary Notes of the IAG are released after every meeting.
The IAG is chaired by Prof Jane Millar, Pro-Vice Chancellor for Research.
• Dr Jon Hunt – Head of Research &Collaboration (RDSO)
• David Cockayne – Head of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (RDSO)
• Suzanne Maxwell – Head of CPD Development & Support
• Prof Richard Elliott – Dean of the School of Management
• Dr Miles Davis – KTP Programme Manger
• Prof Julian Chaudhuri – Associate Dean of Research, Faculty of Engineering & Design
• Dr Denise Cooke – KTA Project Manager (RDSO)
Other members include:
• Dr Rob Head – Director of RDSO
• Dr Jon Hunt – Head of Research & Collaboration (RDSO)
• Dr Denise Cooke – KTA Project Manager (RDSO)
• Diane Aderyn - Director of Finance
• Prof Gary Hawley – Dean of Faculty of Engineering and Design
• Prof Richard Elliott – Dean of the School of Management
• Prof David Bird – Dean of the Faculty of Science
• Dr John Hand – EPSRC KTAs Project Manager
• David Rogers – External Industrial Adviser
• Ian Dale Staples – External Industrial Adviser
• Paul Holmes – External Industrial Adviser
The KTA Board Secretary is Alice Ekrek – Research & Collaboration (RDSO)