Press release
Research project benefit from RSE support
University of Dundee academics are among dozens of researchers across Scotland to have benefitted from new Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) funding
Published on 26 February 2025
A total of 66 projects from 10 Scottish universities have shared almost £700,000 as part of the latest Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) Research Awards Programme.
The four Dundee projects to receive funding are:
- Dr Simon Cook – Glacial lake outburst flood risk in the Caucasus
- Dr Sze Chong Lim and Dr Susan Levy – Reintegration pathways of women in custody: Exploring the role of creative practices in custodial settings
- Dr Zhen Qiu and Professor Seth Grant (University of Edinburgh) – Cost-effective AI for human brain synaptome mapping
- Dr Szu-Hsin Wu and colleagues at the National Taiwan University – Making it a home for migrant workers through transformative services
Professor Lisanne Gibson, Vice Principal (Research) at the University, said, “I am delighted to see Dundee so well represented among award winners in this latest round of funding. This is testament to the range of research taking place at Dundee that transforms lives across the world.
“The RSE plays an important role in Scotland’s research ecosystem and this programme enables stimulating research and international collaborations to take place.”
The RSE’s Research Awards Programme runs twice a year in spring and autumn. Collaborators funded as part of the most recent tranche include researchers in Australia, Denmark, France, Ghana, South Africa, Sweden, and Thailand.
Professor Anne Anderson, RSE Vice President of Research, said, “The RSE's Research Awards Programme is crucial in supporting Scotland's vibrant research community. These awardees will drive forward knowledge, address global challenges, and make valuable contributions to Scottish society.
“On behalf of the RSE, I congratulate these outstanding researchers and their international collaborators, and I look forward to following the outcomes of their work."