Frequently Asked Questions: Research Grants

General

How can I find out when new grant deadlines are released?

Please sign up for Email Bulletins if you wish to be informed as new deadlines are announced.

Does my referee have to be based in the UK?

No, references from appropriate overseas referees are welcomed by the Academy.

I am currently a Principal or Co-Investigator on another British Academy grant. Am I eligible to apply?

If you are currently a principal investigator on an Academy research grant, you may not apply as either principal or co-investigator on another research grant until the conditions relating to the award held as principal investigator have been met.

However, if a person is currently a co-investigator on an Academy research grant, then they may apply as a principal or co-investigator on another research grant.

What is the latest I can apply to start my project?

This will normally be clearly stated in the scheme notes relevant to the round of application.

I am currently studying a post-graduate course. Are there any funds I can apply to?

Unfortunately, the Academy does not have any funds available to provide funding for students. Funding is provided for research at post-doctoral level only.

I have just completed my Ph.D. Can I apply for a grant?

The Academy welcomes applications from recent post-doctoral graduates. In order to be eligible, you must have successfully passed your viva voce examination and completed any corrections.

I am not affiliated to a UK academic institution. Can I apply for funding?

Applicants only need to be employed by a UK research institution in order to be eligible for funding under any of the schemes offered on a Full Economic Costing regime. This is not a requirement for Small Research Grants.

Who can offer institutional authorisation for my application?

Institutional authorisation must be given by the registered approver in the e-GAP system. This is variable at each institution and will often be the Research Grants or Contracts Office or equivalent. You should seek advice at your home institution.

My project is due to start before the decision date. Can I apply?

No. The Scheme Notes will specify the earliest date that research may commence for each round of competition.

I am not sure whether to list someone as a Co-Investigator or other participant. What is the difference?

A ‘co-investigator’ is a joint director of the project with equal responsibility for the academic management of the project. An 'other participant' can be anyone else actively associated with the project.

How do I provide a reference and/or Head of Department (HoD) statement in e-GAP2?

For instructions on how to provide a reference/HoD statement in e-GAP2 please click here.