IAS Conversations

Scheme Objectives

IAS Conversations support Warwick staff and IAS Fellows in hosting small, informal gatherings that encourage the development of new interdisciplinary research ideas. These sessions provide a collaborative environment to think speculatively, explore emerging areas of interest, and build connections across disciplines and institutions.

Designed as a catalyst for future academic initiatives, IAS Conversations often serve as a springboard for research networks, collaborative projects, and external funding applications. They align closely with the IAS's mission to promote pioneering research and collaboration within and beyond Warwick.

The IAS has an agreement with the Institutes of Advanced Study at the Universities of Leicester and Loughborough to facilitate staff mobility regionally. If you would like to explore the possibility of including Leicester/Loughborough academics in your conversation, please indicate this on the application form.

Submissions for IAS Conversations are accepted on an open call basis and will be reviewed at the end of each month. Please be clear in your application how the IAS support will enable activity that would otherwise not be possible.

Eligibility

The scheme is open to members of Warwick staff and IAS Fellows. Applications may include co-investigators and collaborators from Warwick and other institutions.

IAS will provide:

A meeting space in the IAS Seminar Room (subject to availability)
Catering for attendees
A dedicated web page and attendance register
Promotional support through IAS channels
Contact with the Institutes of Advanced Study in Loughborough / Leicester, as appropriate.
Travel funding for collaborators from Leicester/Loughborough

How to Apply

IAS Conversations are accepted on an open call basis and will be reviewed at the end of each month. Results will be announced two weeks after the review. To apply, please complete and submit the form below.

For further information or queries, contact:

Full name

Conversation Title

Suggested Date

Brief Outline

How does the support of the IAS enable this activity?

yes

Please indicate whether you would be interested in collaborating with colleagues at the University of Leicester or University of Loughborough as part of your Conversation.

If Yes, please list the name(s) of any existing collaborator(s) at Leicester/Loughborough

If you do not yet have contacts at either institution, but would be interested in exploring the possibility, please indicate that you would like us to pass your details onto the Institute of Advanced Study at Leicester and/or Loughborough. This will enable you to access funding for travel costs to enable those colleagues to attend your event:

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