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2018 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

The Office of Research, Innovation and Development (ORID) wishes to inform the university community that the British Academy is inviting proposals from UK-based researchers in the humanities and the social sciences to develop interdisciplinary research projects that will generate evidence on sustainable development challenges and opportunities in developing countries. This programme is supported by the UK Government’s £1.5billion Global Challenges Research Fund.

 

RESEARCH THEMES AND FOCUS
The Call is for research projects which addresses the overarching aims of the Sustainable Development Programme related to sustainable governance, sustainable growth and sustainable human development and creativity. Projects must demonstrate an innovative and interdisciplinary approach and relevance to one or more of the following three sub-themes: Heritage, Dignity, and Violence.

 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
The Call is open to researchers based at UK institutions. The main applicant must be based at an eligible UK university or research institute and be of at least postdoctoral or equivalent status. The applicant must either be in a permanent position at the institution or have a fixed-term position for the duration of the award. Co-applicants can be from overseas, and co-applicants from the Global South are particularly encouraged, but they must also be of at least postdoctoral or equivalent status. All projects must be ODA eligible. Only proposals which aim to support the economic development and welfare of developing countries will be supported under this call.

Interested applicants are encouraged to contact and collaborate with lead applicants who must be based at an eligible UK university or research institute and be of at least postdoctoral or equivalent status.

 

FUNDING AMOUNT AND DURATION
The programme will fund projects of up to £300,000 each, delivering research excellence with practical development impact. Projects are expected to begin in September 2018 and last up to 27 months.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications must be submitted online using the British Academy's Grant Management System available at the following link: https://britishacademy.flexigrant.com.

Please note that UG is already registered on this platform. Prospective applicants should contact ORID where required.

For further information on the application process, please visit:  https://www.britac.ac.uk/sustainable-development-programme-2018

 

DEADLINE
Application Deadline is Wednesday 30th May 2018 (17:00 UK Time)