Here's how it's done at Leicester uni. (http://www.le.ac.uk/personnel/nav/a&rannreview.html)
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28. Promotion for Research and Analogous staff is normally dealt with at the time investigators submit research grant applications for additional funding and subsequently request a new contract for the member of staff concerned. Exceptionally promotion may be considered at other times provided that the funding body has given advance agreement in writing to meet the costs involved.
29. While changes in the position of Research and Analogous staff are normally dealt with at the time of any renewal of contract, Heads of Department may submit a promotion case under the annual review arrangements provided that written clearance has been given in advance by the funding body or by the University Research Office (if it is intended to cover the costs by virement within the grant) that the proposed change, if agreed, will be funded.
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28. Promotion for Research and Analogous staff is normally dealt with at the time investigators submit research grant applications for additional funding and subsequently request a new contract for the member of staff concerned. Exceptionally promotion may be considered at other times provided that the funding body has given advance agreement in writing to meet the costs involved.
29. While changes in the position of Research and Analogous staff are normally dealt with at the time of any renewal of contract, Heads of Department may submit a promotion case under the annual review arrangements provided that written clearance has been given in advance by the funding body or by the University Research Office (if it is intended to cover the costs by virement within the grant) that the proposed change, if agreed, will be funded.