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Apply to participate in this sandpit by completing the following Expression of Interest. 

Your answers to the expression of interest questions will be used to assess your application.

This information will not be used for other purposes and will be deleted after the application process for the sandpit is complete.

Sandpits are designed to be highly collaborative therefore applicants will be assessed on their expertise, skill set and suitability.

Achieving the sandpit aims will require participants from an appropriate mix of diverse backgrounds and relevant disciplines. Researchers from a diverse range of disciplines are therefore encouraged to apply to attend this sandpit.

We are not defining the disciplines that should be represented but asking potential participants to indicate how their expertise can address the challenge of improving the use of forensic science for the justice system in the broadest sense.

The deadline for expression of interests is Tuesday 7th March 2023. Please note that late submissions will not be considered.

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* 1. Please confirm your name, department and organisation.

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* 2. Applicants are expected to attend all 5 sandpit days. Our expected dates are:
8th June 2023
15th June 2023
22nd June 2023
29th June 2023
6th July 2023

Please confirm you are available on these dates.

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* 3. The sandpit will be especially suited to individuals who: 
- Have a broad understanding of the forensic science landscape
- Can communicate and work across academic disciplines
- Are positively driven
- Enjoy creative activity and can think innovatively

The sandpit is an intensive setting requiring you to develop innovative approaches with individuals you may not know. 

What skills/experience do you have that align to the focus and aims of the sandpit? (300 words max)

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* 4. Which of the two sandpit themes are you most interested in?

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* 5. Please select from the following the specialism most closely aligned with your expertise:

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* 6. Which of the following would you say you have most knowledge of:

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* 7. Please describe your research for a lay audience. Please cover any experience you have of communicating your research to non-experts. (200 words max)

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* 8. What is your approach to teamworking, specifically when working across disciplines? (100 words max)

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* 9. What do you hope to gain from participating in the sandpit? (150 words max)

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* 10. If you are selected to participate in the sandpit event, some of the information provided may be included in a delegate booklet to share interests and relevant information with other attendees. The booklet will only include information on attendees who have actively opted into UKRI sharing their information. You would be given the opportunity to review information prepared for this booklet prior to it being shared. Please confirm whether you would be happy for us to distribute your information in this way?

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