The main objective of networks is to create new interdisciplinary research communities, national and international, developing interaction between researchers and appropriate science, technology and industrial groups. The aims are to:
Networks are expected to lead to new collaborative multidisciplinary research proposals and some may provide critical mass of analytical expertise.
EPSRC has produced a guide to Best Practice in Network Management. The information contained within the document is offered on an ‘advice only’ basis and will be of interest to investigators and co-ordinators that are either in the process of developing a network proposal, or are running an established Network activity.
Funders will provide different levels of funding for network activities and projects. Below there is a list with examples of network funding:
The University of Bristol is a member of the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN). This network is a global partnership of research intensive universities committed to working together to support research and education in areas of global significance.