ESRC/DFID Joint Scheme for Research on International Development (Poverty Alleviation)

Research should support achievement of the MDGs.
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Closes 30 September 2010.

The Department for International Development (DFID) and Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) are pleased to announce a second call for applications under Phase 2 of their strategic partnership to provide a joint funding scheme for development research. 

The purpose of the scheme is to provide a more robust conceptual and empirical basis for development, and the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).  

The overall ‘poverty alleviation’ theme remains, however, ESRC and DFID have identified three thematic areas for this call where work will be of particular interest:

• Population and Development
• Development in a Changing World:  the Challenge for Theory, Policy and Action
• Inequality and Development

Full applications are invited between £100,000 to £500,000 (100% FEC).  The scheme is open to applicants from both UK and non-UK Institutions. The deadline for applications is 4pm UK time on 30 September 2010. 

For more information:

• Download the call specification document (PDF 219KB)
• Visit ESRC
• Contact DFID@esrc.ac.uk

Workshops

Potential applications can gain advice on the application process and further details on the remit of the call by attending an information workshop. Dates and times:

• 10.00, 16 July - e-Science Institute, Edinburgh University - register via the National e-Science Centre website
• 14.00, 21 July - Priory Road Social Sciences Complex, Bristol
• 14.00, 22 July - Wellcome Collection, London - hosted by UKCDS
• 10.00, 23 July - The Rose Bowl, Leeds Metropolitan University