AHRC responsive mode: working with Brazilian researchers (Grant)
UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), State of São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP)
What it funds
Apply for funding to work with overseas researchers in the State of São Paulo, Brazil.Submit a collaborative research grant application within the remit of AHRC and State of São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP).Collaborative work is governed by an agreement between UKRI and FAPESP.You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for AHRC funding.The full economic cost (FEC) of the UK hosted element of your project must be between £300,000 and £1.5 million. AHRC will fund 80% the FEC.FA
Who can apply
Before applying for funding, check the Eligibility of your organisation.UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has introduced new role types for funding opportunities being run on the new UKRI Funding Service.For full details, visit Eligibility as an individual.Who is eligible to applyUK partnersYou are eligible to apply if you:are actively engaged in postdoctoral researchhave either a doctorate or can show that you have equivalent research experience or traininghave a level of skills, knowledge and experience that is appropriate for your proposed projectare a member of a recognised research organisation or have an offer of support (including use of facilities) from a recognised research organisationYou must comply with our current eligibility criteria for standard Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) research grant applications. You can find more details in section two of the AHRC research funding guide.Brazilian partnersyou must be based at an eligible institution in the State of São Paulobefore applying, you should contact State of São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) to confirm eligibilityFAPESP will provide a confirmation letter for eligible applicants which must be attach
How to apply
Click here to start an application on the UKRI Funding Service: https://funding-service.ukri.org/OPP848/apply/883 We are running this funding opportunity on the new UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Funding Service so please ensure that your organisation is registered. You cannot apply on the Joint Electronic Submissions (Je-S) system.The project lead is responsible for completing the application process on the Funding Service, but we expect all team members and project partners to contribute to the application.Only the lead research organisation can submit an application to UKRI.Before submitting an application to UKRI1. São Paulo-based project leads must first confirm eligibility with FAPESP and receive a letter confirming this.2. The São Paulo-based project lead should then submit the FAPESP application via Sistema de Apoio a Gestão (SAGe) and await confirmation from FAPESP that initi
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