Research re-boot (Covid-19 impact) research grants :RSE Post-Covid-19 Futures Commission

The Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE), with the support of the Scottish Government, is pleased to invite applications for a limited number of RSE research re-boot (Covid-19 impact) research grants.

The RSE research re-boot (Covid-19 impact) research grants are to support those academics impacted by Covid-19, and who are experiencing reduced capacity to carry out research, publish and/or submit research proposals. This call provides financial support for core research time and consumables as needed for academics who are facing disadvantage and inequality due to Covid-19.

Objective

To provide financial support for core research time and consumables as needed for academics who are facing disadvantage and inequality due to Covid19.
To enable Covid19-impacted academics to restart research of their choice that has had to be in abeyance since March 2020, kick-start new work or complete pre-existing work
To embed successful applicants within a unique RSE-enabled peer-support network which will meet online c3 times during the duration of the Award period.

Eligibility

While open to anyone whose academic productivity has been adversely impacted by Covid-19, we particularly encourage applicants from one or more of the following groups, whom evidence shows have been disproportionately impacted by Covid-19:

Those who have taken on caring responsibilities due to Covid19;
Disabled;
LGBTQIA+;
Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME);
and/or Early Career Researchers (ECR).

Awards will be open to all disciplines, all career stages and all HEIs in Scotland.

(For full definitions of the above, please read terms and conditions)

Application process

The funding will open for applications from 3 February 2021, applicants are required to:

Create a profile on the RSE CiviCRM, or log in using your existing details
Once into your personal profile, access the online application
Complete the details on the online application form.
Upload as part of the online form a completed copy of application form (See ‘Resources for applicants’)
Upload as part of the online form a statement of support form your institution
If you have a co-applicant, upload a letter of support as part of the online form
Arrange for two referees’ letters of support, to be sent directly to: grantscholarships@therse.org.uk by 3 March 2021 at 12 noon