How much actual writing time will there be?
10 hours scheduled writing time is factored into the 2-night retreat.
What does fully-funded mean?
Travel expenses to and from the retreat venue, all meals and snacks during the retreat and childcare costs if you need are covered for all participants accepted on the retreat. Alcohol is not included. (The retreat centre does not serve alcohol but we are permitted to bring our own if we wish.)
Travel expenses will be reimbursed so participants will be asked to buy their own tickets/fuel and then submit an expense claim form for travel. Please indicate on the application form if you will have childcare costs.
Do I need to have done a PhD in order to be considered for a place?
You do not need to have a PhD although we expect many participants will have PhDs. You need to have recently completed or be nearing the end of a fellowship (it could be a pre-doctoral fellowship and/or involving Masters course) from which you have material to write up in an academic paper for publication.
What are you looking for in a successful applicant?
We want to make this opportunity available to early career researchers who will make the most of the opportunity. We want to know you have identified a realistic topic you can work on in a write up for a single paper.
Will I have my own room?
Yes.
What if I need to arrive late or leave early?
We ask all attendees to commit to attending the whole writing retreat. We appreciate that unexpected events happen but ask that you only apply if you are willing and able to commit the time to prioritising your writing project in this time.
Are you accepting and funding international participants?
No. Our funding only covers researchers based at institutions inside the United Kingdom, therefore places on the retreat can only be allocated to those based in the UK.
Get in touch with us at mhresearch@psych.ox.ac.uk if you have any further questions.
