The Science in Industry Research Centre (SIRC) is a new project based at the Wolverhampton Science Park and run by the University of Wolverhampton. SIRC will support businesses to develop new science based products and processes. 

This action note provides clarification on the use of ESF Direct Staff Costs based on the 1720 Hourly Rate Calculation, including the process of calculating and agreeing the hourly rates per individual ESF Project and the processes to review these rates during the life of an ESF Project.

We would like to invite you to the Black Country ESF Advanced Practitioner Network. This network is open to all organisations applying for and delivering ESF projects.