UKRI (ESRC/AHRC): Recovery, renewal and resilience in a post-pandemic world

Deadline: 14 June 2021 (intention to submit); 12 July (full submission)

UK-based researchers are invited to apply as part of a transnational partnership to collaborate on a project investigating the medium and long-term effects on society of COVID-19. The project proposal must address key gaps in our understanding to help reduce the pandemic’s effect on society and support recovery and renewal. This opportunity is provided by the ESRC and AHRC as part of the Trans-Atlantic Platform (T-AP). The project can be two or three years long and must start in March 2022. The full economic cost of the UK partner’s part of the project can be up to £310,000 (80% funded by the UKRI).

Eligibility

Applicants must apply as part of a transnational research project partnership including at least three eligible principal investigators from at least three different T-AP participating countries from both sides of the Atlantic.

Applicants are required to submit novel interdisciplinary and significant social sciences and humanities (SSH) research proposals that address one or more of the following five challenges:

  • Reducing inequalities and vulnerabilities
  • Building a more resilient, inclusive and sustainable society
  • Fostering democratic governance and political participation
  • Advancing responsible and inclusive digital innovation
  • Ensuring effective and accurate communication and media

Deadline

The deadline for intention to submit is 14 June 23:59 Brasília Time (BRT).

Deadline for the submission of full proposals, for invited applicants, is 12 July 2021 23:59 Brasília Time (BRT).

Overview

Full details on eligibility and how to apply available here.

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