ESRC New Investigator Grants will support new researchers and academics at the start of their careers to become independent researchers through gaining experience of managing and leading research projects and teams. Proposals could be for a range of activities such as standard research projects, surveys and other infrastructure projects and methodological developments.
Grants can be for up to five years in duration, however please note that due to the funding level for the scheme, usually a maximum of 1.5 - 2.5 years are possible if the PI intends to include a full time salary. The overall limit for the scheme is £300,000 at 100 per cent Full Economic Cost. For an estimation of costs, or advice on what you could request under this scheme, please contact research@anthro.ox.ac.uk.
Applicants must be able to articulate why they should be considered an early career researcher and how the award of a New Investigator grant will have a demonstrable impact on their trajectory to becoming an independent researcher. Click here for more information about the ESRC new investigator grant – UKRI and the Call specification.
Though applications to the scheme can be made on a rolling basis, the School arranges deadlines to enable applicants to submit ahead of the ESRC panel meetings in which funding decisions are made – these take place in March, July and November annually.
