Gala partners interested in research collaborations focused on any of the following funding opportunities please get in touch with gala15@bathspa.ac.uk

AHRC research networking scheme

The research networking scheme supports the exchange of ideas between researchers and stakeholders by funding the costs of workshops, seminars or other networking activities, covering up to £30,000 for a period of up to two years, with an additional £15,000 for international costs.

Opportunity status:

Open

Funders:

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)

Funding type:

Grant

Maximum award:

£30,000

Publication date:

20 September 2020

Opening date:

N/A

Closing date:

Open – no closing date

 

 

ESRC new investigator grant

The new investigator grant supports early career researchers and academics to become independent researchers through gaining experience and skills in managing and leading research projects and teams.

The social sciences must represent more than 50% of the research focus and effort.

Opportunity status:

Open

Funders:

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

Funding type:

Grant

Award range:

£100,000 – £300,000

Publication date:

20 September 2020

Opening date:

N/A

Closing date:

Open – no closing date

 

Knowledge Transfer Partnership

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships help businesses to partner with an academic organisation, research organisation or a Catapult, to employ a graduate with the skills and knowledge that can help the business to innovate and grow.

Opportunity status:

Open

Funders:

Innovate UK, Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)

Co-funders:

Government departments and devolved governments

Funding type:

Grant

Publication date:

20 September 2020

Opening date:

N/A

Closing date:

Open – no closing date

 

ESRC research grant

Individuals and research teams can apply for funding at any time to support standard research projects, large-scale surveys, infrastructure projects and methodological developments. Focus can be on any subject area or topic within ESRC’s remit. Social sciences must represent more than 50% of the focus and effort.

Opportunity status:

Open

Funders:

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

Funding type:

Grant

Award range:

£350,000 – £1,000,000

Publication date:

20 September 2020

Opening date:

N/A

Closing date:

Open – no closing date

 

 

EHRC early career research grant

This grant supports researchers within eight years of receiving a PhD or equivalent, or within six years of their first academic appointment, to gain experience of leading research projects. It supports collaborative projects of up to five years with funding of £50,000 to £250,000 (full economic cost).

Opportunity status:

Open

Funders:

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)

Funding type:

Grant

Award range:

£50,000 – £250,000

Publication date:

20 September 2020

Opening date:

N/A

Closing date:

Open – no closing date

 

 

AHRC standard research grant

The AHRC standard research grants support well-defined collaborative projects across the arts and humanities in areas covered by AHRC’s remit. You can apply for funding of between £50,000 and £1 million (full economic cost) for projects lasting up to five years.

Opportunity status:

Open

Funders:

Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC)

Funding type:

Grant

Award range:

£50,000 – £1,000,000

Publication date:

20 September 2020

Opening date:

N/A

Closing date:

Open – no closing date

 

Pre-announcement: African Research Leaders 2023

Apply for funding to support excellent global health research and strengthen research leadership across sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).

We aim to attract and retain exceptionally talented ‘rising star’ individuals who will lead high quality research on key global health issues pertinent to SSA.

Researchers should be supported by an enthusiastic local research environment and by a UK-based mentor as part of a partnership between the African and UK institutions.

Opportunity status:

Upcoming

Funders:

 

Secondary Data Analysis Initiative

This grant aims to support further use of existing data resources created by the ESRC and other agencies. It is open to researchers at any career stage who wish to develop their skills in using secondary data. The social sciences must represent more than 50% of the research focus and effort.

Opportunity status:

Open

Funders:

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

Funding type:

Grant

Maximum award:

£300,000

Publication date:

20 September 2020

Opening date:

N/A

Closing date:

Open – no closing date