Sarah Jones Research Development Manager
Sarah supports academics in their research ambitions through expert funding advice, strategic planning and developing high-quality funding proposals.
Role
Sarah works two days a week as the Research Development Manager for humanities and social sciences in Research and Innovation Services (RIS). Her work includes identifying opportunities and developing high-quality research proposals relevant to the:
- Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)
- British Council
- Department for International Development (DfID)
- Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
- Leverhulme Trust
- Nuffield Foundation
As part of the Research Grant Development team, Sarah facilitates workshops and provides skills training for improving grant proposal outcomes.
Sarah also works two days a week as an Impact Development and Evaluation Manager in RIS.
Career
Before coming to Bath Sarah was the Research Manager at a Charity called Revolving Doors Agency. She was also a Research Officer at the University of Oxford, looking at the practice of risk assessment tools in the youth criminal justice system.
Education
Sarah has degrees in Law and Criminology.