Although many still retain paper-based application systems, an increasing number of funding bodies are making use of electronic submission. Paper-based submission usually requires you to have your application signed by appropriate University staff (normally head of school and a finance officer; the scheme notes will provide the specifics for any given competition) before it is posted to the funding body.
For electronic submissions, the process varies depending on the system used. The main funding bodies who use electronic submission are listed below, along with links to their systems and some information about the way in which the University processes such applications.
Please note that obtaining signatures on paper applications and the processing of electronic applications can take some time, and you should be sure to allow time in your plan for these activities. We would recommend allowing at least one week for processing between the date that you complete your portion of the application and the date that you hope to send it to the funder (either by post or electronically).
Cancer Research UK (https://ams.cancerresearchuk.org/AnonymousUser/Login.aspx)
CRUK's Application Management System is used only for certain funding streams. When you submit an application, it is processed and submitted by the Research Accounting Team, supported by the Medical School's internal approval process.
Leverhulme Trust (https://online.leverhulme.ac.uk/default.aspx)
Still very new, this system is only in use for a few schemes. When you submit an application, it is routed to your nominated head of department for approval. Once approval has been given, RCS pass the application to Research Accounting for final review and submission.
Medical Research Council (https://www.eaa.mrc.ac.uk/eaa/default.asp)
With few exceptions, applications must be submitted through this system. When you submit an application, it is processed and submitted by the Research Accounting Team, supported by the Medical School's internal approval process.
Royal Society (https://e-gap.royalsoc.ac.uk)
The vast majority of applications to the Society must be submitted electronically, using the e-Gap system. When you submit an application, RCS pass it to your head of school and Research Accounting for approval, before submitting it to the Society.
Wellcome Trust (https://secure.wellcome.ac.uk/eGrants/Authentication/login.asp)
A large number of Wellcome grants can be applied for through this system, though the majority are paper-based. When you submit an application, it is passed to your nominated head of department approver. Once approval is received, RCS pass the application to Research Accounting for approval and submission.
Je-S
Research Councils UK require all non-MRC grant proposals to be submitted through the Je-S (Joint Electronic Submission) system. This allows grant applications to be created, submitted and reviewed online.
