Support statements from the Vice-Chancellor or Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research
Some funders require a statement of support from the Vice-Chancellor (VC) or Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research (PVC Research). The funder’s guidance will tell you whether this is needed.
Deadlines
You'll need to send your draft statement of support and request to researchstrategy@admin.cam.ac.uk at least 20 working days before the funder’s deadline. Requests received after this deadline may be declined.
Submitting your request
You'll need to:
- review the funder’s requirements and create a draft statement of support using the provided template
- complete the support form if the bid includes institutional or financial contributions. The form must be signed by the Head of Department, Head of School, and School Finance Manager.
- make sure that if a statement on letterhead is required, where a page limit is mandated by the funder, a one page letter contains no more than 500 words, and a two page letter no more than 850 words. This is to allow for headers and signatures.
- send the statement of support and forms to the Research Strategy Office: researchstrategy@admin.cam.ac.uk