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ESRC responsive mode: new investigator grants round two

This opportunity funds new researchers at the start of their careers to support them to become independent researchers through gaining experience of managing and leading research projects and teams.

You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for ESRC funding.

ESRC responsive mode: research grants round two

This opportunity funds researcher-driven basic, applied, and strategic research from any disciplines and on any topics in ESRC’s remit, as long as the social sciences are more than 50% of the focus and effort.

You can be based at any eligible UK research organisation to apply for ESRC funding.

Doctoral focal awards in the arts and humanities

Apply for funding to recruit and train doctoral students through a doctoral focal award in the arts and humanities.

The awards will provide opportunities through partnership between higher education institutions (HEI) and non-HEI organisations.

To be the lead applicant, you must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for AHRC funding.

AHRC Responsive Mode: Working with Brazilian Researchers: Round Two

You can apply to work with overseas researchers in the State of São Paulo, Brazil.

Collaborative work is governed by an agreement between UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and State of São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP).

Submit a collaborative research proposal in any area of the arts and humanities within the remit of Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and FAPESP.

AHRC responsive mode: collaborate with researchers in Luxembourg round two

This funding opportunity funds work with researchers in Luxembourg. Collaborative work is governed by an agreement between UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and Fonds National de la Recherche (FNR).

You can submit collaborative research proposals in any area of arts and humanities within the remit of both Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and FNR.

AHRC Responsive Mode: UKRI NSF-SBE Lead Agency: Round Two

This funding opportunity allows UK and US based researchers to submit a collaborative proposal that will go through a single review process.

You can submit a collaborative research proposal in any area of the arts and humanities within the remit of Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and US National Science Foundation, Social, Behavioural and Economic Sciences Directorate (NSF-SBE).

ESRC centres transition funding (invite only)

ESRC centres transition funding provides follow-on funding for centres coming to the end of their ESRC centre funding. It provides funding for an additional three to five years to assist centres in maximising the impact working towards self-sustainability.

This is an invite-only opportunity for existing ESRC centres.

UK-Germany bilateral collaborative research and development: round 3

UK registered organisations, collaborating with at least one German SME applying under the equivalent German ZIM programme, can apply for a share of up to £4 million for collaborative projects resulting in innovative solutions in emerging technologies.

UK-South Korea CR&D 2024

UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £6 million for the purpose of developing innovative proposals with South Korea. You must collaborate with at least one South Korean business applying under the equivalent KIAT or KETEP programme.

Future Leaders Fellowships: round 9

Funding to support ambitious research and innovation across UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)’s remit. You must be an early career researcher or innovator who is either:

  • looking to establish or transition to independence
  • developing your own original and ambitious plans within a commercial setting

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