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This opportunity supports researchers at the start of their careers to enable their transition to become independent researchers through gaining experience of managing and leading research projects and teams.
It also provides an opportunity for them to support their own skill development, and that of any research staff employed on the grant.
You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for ESRC funding.
Proposals can draw from the wider sciences, but the social sciences must represent more than 50% of the research focus and effort.
The full economic cost (FEC) of your project can range from £100,000 to £350,000. ESRC will fund 80% of the FEC.
Update: Applications submitted from 1 April 2024 will be able to apply for up to £350,000 at 100% FEC. ESRC will fund 80% of the FEC. This change to the award range closes the gap between the new investigator grant scheme and the standard grant scheme.
