Deadline: 11 March 2019
ESRC, on behalf of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is inviting applications for GCRF Network Plus grants to facilitate the development of partnerships between researchers, NGOs, policymakers and practitioners, allowing for integrated and cross-cutting activities.
Funding has been allocated from the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF), which is a £1.5 billion fund to support cutting-edge research which addresses the problems faced by developing countries.
GCRF will address global challenges through disciplinary and interdisciplinary research and will strengthen capability for research and innovation within both the UK and developing countries, providing an agile response to emergencies where there is an urgent research need.
The Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) is a key component in the delivery of the UK Aid Strategy: tackling global challenges in the national interest. The fund aims to ensure that UK research takes a leading role in addressing the problems faced by developing countries through:
- Challenge-led disciplinary and interdisciplinary research Strengthening capacity for research and innovation within both the UK and developing countries.
- Providing an agile response to emergencies where there is an urgent research need.
The programme is being delivered by UKRI and steered by the GCRF Challenge Leaders. Interdisciplinary research excellence is central to the GCRF, and investigators from all disciplines are encouraged to apply for calls within the parameters of each call, regardless of the primary discipline focus.
Themes
This call will have two thematic areas of focus:
- Gender;
- Intersectionality, and Education as a Driver of Sustainable Development.
Core Activities
The Network Plus will undertake three core activities:
- Engagement and networking
- Synthesis of research outcomes
- Commissioning of small grants through a flexible fund.
Funding Information
The following funding is available for applications and they aim to fund one Network plus under each thematic area in this call:
- Gender and Intersectionality Network Plus – proposals of up to £4.75 million (UKRI contribution) and up to 48 months duration.
- Education as a Driver of Sustainable Development Network Plus – proposals of up to £4.75 million (UKRI contribution) and up to 36 months duration.
Eligibility Criteria
- Lead research organisation
- Proposals are invited from ROs eligible for UKRI funding across the UK. Proposals may be submitted by individuals who are not established members of the proposed host institution. In these circumstances, by submitting the proposal the RO confirms that it guarantees to provide facilities for the applicant as if an established member of staff for the duration of the grant. The lead organisation will be responsible for the overall management of the award including control, disbursement and assurance of funds, including financial reporting of funds going overseas.
- Co-investigators may be based anywhere in the world, but, additionally for GCRF calls, the international co-investigator’s research organisation must submit a ‘Letter of Support’. This is to ensure comparability of standing between international organisations and UKRI-recognised UK research organisations and to ensure commitment to the project.
- Due diligence
- As part of UKRI funding assurance, non-UK research organisations may be requested to complete a UKRI Overseas Due Diligence Questionnaire. Research organisations may be contacted by UKRI at any point during the review process. This is in order to expedite our assurance process. If UKRI does contact any non-UK research partner organisation named on an application, the lead organisation will be informed.
How to Apply
Applicants can apply via given website.
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