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Eligibility criteria

Eligibility criteria

We welcome applications from researchers working in any social science discipline, at all career stages. We are keen to support Early Career Researchers (ECRs) where possible.

We encourage collaboration between academics or multidisciplinary teams/proposals that are social science led. Not sure what 'social science led' means? See our guidance and FAQs below:

Guidance: defining social science led FAQ: is my impact project social science led?

Before applying, academic staff need to:

  • Check their contract type is eligible for the opportunity.
    • Training and networking events – open to all
    • Festival of Social Science – open to all
    • Public engagement bursaries – open to all
    • Residencies – open to all
    • Open innovation (or regional projects) – Teaching & Research, and Professional Practice contracts only
    • Flexible funding – Teaching & Research contracts only
    • PhD Studentship – Teaching & Research contracts only
  • Have approval from their Head of Department and/or line manager
  • Ensure that the project is underpinned by social science research (it is not a requirement that the research is related to previous UKRI funding.)

 

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