British Academy: The UK's National Academy for the Humanities and Social Sciences
Interested in International Research? Apply Now!
Applying for funding for social science and humanities research began a new chapter in August, as the British Academy launched its electronic grants system, e-GAP2.
The first schemes to benefit from the new application process were the International Partnerships Scheme and the UK-Latin America and the Caribbean Link Programme. Both schemes are flagship initiatives of the Academy. The International Partnerships Scheme enables scholars to develop links between the UK and research centres and institutions in Africa, the Middle East and South Asia across the humanities and social sciences. The UK-Latin America and the Caribbean Link Programme encourages interaction between scholars from the UK and Latin America and the Caribbean in order to foster new, as well as strengthen existing academic links between regions.
In 2008, projects funded by these schemes ranged from Archaeology and Linguistics in the Andes, to Foreign Policy-Making, Security Perceptions and Conflict-Resolution in Syrian-Turkish Relations. In both schemes, scholars are encouraged to work closely with their international counterparts to develop research skills and produce a joint research outcome.
The closing date for applications for both schemes is 22 September 2009.
For further information, please visit http://www.britac.ac.uk/intl/area_panels.cfm, or email partnerships@britac.ac.uk. To apply, log on to https://egap.britac.ac.uk.
The introduction of electronic grant making will help the Academy overcome the shortcomings of an almost completely paper-based system, as well as manage an ever-increasing volume of applications and awards. Applicants will benefit by having direct electronic access to the progress of their application and to share applications with others where relevant.
Please go to www.britac.ac.uk/funding for more information about all the Academy's research funding schemes.
NOTES TO EDITORS
Published:
20 August 2009
- The British Academy, established by Royal Charter in 1902, champions and supports the humanities and social sciences. It aims to inspire, recognise and support excellence and high achievement across the UK and internationally. For more information, please visit www.britac.ac.uk