This Flexible Fund is specifically support for ECRs to develop new collaborative projects and activities linked to the EDRC research programme.
Given the success of the first round of applications received for the Early Career Fund and the high calibre of successful research proposals, this fund has now been fully allocated and will not reopen for future submissions.
These need to be additional activities that complement the EDRC programme. We anticipate funding a small number of the higher value projects (max £72,000, 80% fEC).
£72,000 per project (80% fEC).
January 2025.
12 April 2025.
EDRC existing team and those new to EDRC.
These funds are available for ECRs who
Applicants will also need to detail EDI considerations in research design, data management and justification of resources (see also Appendix 3 Application form details). A current role in EDRC is not a requirement.
The funds are allocated to collaborative research projects (max £72,000 per project) which can include support for ECR workshops and secondments.
Details of how funds have been used, quarterly progress, links to a specific EDRC Theme or Challenge, outputs, achieved impact.
First round deadline closed on 12 April 2025.
Given the success of the first round of applications received for the Early Career Fund and the high calibre of successful research proposals, this fund has now been fully allocated and will not reopen for future submissions. The Early Career Fund is now closed.
Watch our EDRC’s Flexible Fund webinar aimed at Early Career Researchers to develop new collaborative projects and activities linked to the EDRC research programme. This session was also followed by a live Q&A to answer any questions from participants. Download an accessible transcript of the webinar.
