British Academy Small Research Grants

The British Academy has grants available to support primary research in the humanities and social sciences. Applications will not be considered for less than £500. The maximum figure for a small research grant is £7,500 over two years. Applications are welcomed from collaborative and individual projects equally. Applications from international groups of scholars are welcomed as long as there is a UK based scholar as the lead applicant.

When applying for a small research grant all applicants should demonstrate the following:
Academy funds are sort for a clearly defined piece of research
This must have an identifiable outcome on completion of the Academy-funded component of the research
The level of the award is up to £7,500 with the minimum being £500.
Grants are awarded for a 24 month period
There are two rounds annually for applications
Deadline for submissions for current applications is 15 March 2010
Results of these applications can be expected from Mid May 2010
Research needs to be taking place on or after 1 June 2010
All applications must be submitted via the e-Gap2 process.

Further details on British Academy grants