Small items of research equipment at the University of Bath

这项提议的目的是扩大和更新巴斯大学工程和物理科学早期职业研究人员可用的基本设备资源。这将改善大学内部的研究环境，并为早期职业研究人员提供更多机会，扩大他们的合作者网络，开展新颖、具有挑战性的研究。根据我们目前的研究优势，并在咨询了整个大学的同事后，我们确定了四个关键的投资领域。这些对大学具有重要的战略意义，也符合EPSRC的战略。-催化和可持续化学技术-传感和成像-建筑环境-材料该奖项总价值的75%将放在这四个高质量领域，进一步加强该大学正在进行的世界领先的研究。其余25%(GB 150K)将投资于一种灵活的机制，该机制将满足早期职业研究人员的未来需求，并使该大学能够有效地回应尚未预期的研究需求。这个灵活的罐子将被分成两股。数量级的GB 75K将直接投资于我们的化学表征和分析设施(CCAF)和显微分析套件(MAS)，升级现有的基础设施。这将特别有利于那些寻求建立研究事业的人，他们将能够利用该设施现有的专业知识来扩大自己的技能范围。剩余的GB 75K将用于购买设备池和少量技术人员时间，这些时间可以灵活使用，以满足当前和未来早期职业研究人员的特定需求。这些设备将以分析套件为基础，可现场使用或借给职业生涯初期的研究人员一段时间，然后返回中央池供其他人使用。已经成立了一个管理小组来监督这一潜在奖励的支出，确保设备将提供最佳的研究质量，并确保资金将在分配的时间范围内使用。

The aim of this proposal is to expand and update the essential basic equipment resources available for Early Career Researchers in the engineering and physical sciences at the University of Bath. This will lead to an enhanced research environment within the University and greater opportunities for Early Career Researchers to expand their networks of collaborators and undertake novel, challenging research. Based on our current research strengths, and following consultation with colleagues across the University, we have identified four key areas for investment. These are of strategic importance to the University and also align to EPSRC's strategy. -Catalysis and Sustainable Chemical Technologies -Sensing and Imaging -Built Environment -Materials75% of the total value of this award will be placed across these four high quality areas, further enhancing the world-leading research that is being undertaken at the University.The remaining 25% (£150K) of the award will be invested into a flexible mechanism which will address future needs of Early Career Researchers and enable the University to respond effectively to research demands that are yet to be anticipated. This flexible pot will be split into two strands. Of the order of £75K will be invested directly into our Chemical Characterisation and Analysis Facility (CCAF) and Microscopy & Analysis Suite (MAS), upgrading the current infrastructure. This will particularly benefit those seeking to establish research careers who will be able to use the expertise available at the facility to expand their range of skills. The remaining £75K will be used to purchase a pool of equipment and a small amount of technician time that can be used flexibly to respond to specific needs of current and future Early Career Researchers. The equipment will be based in the Analysis Suites and can be used on site or loaned to Early Career Researchers for a period of time and then returned to the central pool for others to use. A Management Group has been established to oversee spending of this potential award, ensuring the equipment will deliver the best research quality and that the funding will be spent within the allotted time frame.