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Independent Research Grant

Support for researchers working outside a funded institution on questions that matter locally.

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Overview

Independent and early-career researchers carry the costs of enquiry personally, which quietly narrows who gets to ask questions at all. This grant covers the ordinary costs of doing the work: fieldwork, data collection, participant time, translation, and open-access publication.

Who this is for

Independent researchers, early-career academics without institutional funding, and practitioners conducting applied enquiry.

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What it may support

  • Fieldwork and data collection
  • Participant compensation and translation
  • Analysis time
  • Open-access publication fees

Geographic eligibility

Open worldwide.

Requirements

  • A stated research question and method
  • A budget covering the twelve-month period
  • A commitment to publishing findings openly

How the process works

  1. Draft your question, method and budget

  2. Complete the application form

  3. Submit for review within four weeks

  4. Publish findings openly on completion

Timeline

Applications open
Rolling throughout the year
Review period
Within 4 weeks of submission
Decisions shared
Within 8 weeks of submission

Documents you may need

  • A short description of your idea or work
  • Basic contact and location information
  • Any supporting material you consider relevant

Questions

Submitting an application does not guarantee eligibility, funding or selection. Every application is read, and every applicant receives a decision.

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