ESRC responsive mode: working with Brazilian researchers round two
Funds collaborative social science research between UK and São Paulo, Brazil, supporting ambitious, interdisciplinary projects to advance knowledge and foster impactful international partnerships.
Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates: Open – no closing date
Funding Amounts: £350,000–£1,000,000 (UK part, 80% FEC); up to 5 years; FAPESP funds São Paulo costs
Summary: Supports collaborative social science research between UK and São Paulo, Brazil, fostering impactful, interdisciplinary international partnerships.
Key Information: Applications accepted on a rolling basis; both UK and São Paulo partners must apply.
Description
This opportunity funds collaborative research projects in any area of the social sciences between UK-based researchers and those based in the State of São Paulo, Brazil. The scheme is a partnership between the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC, part of UKRI) and the State of São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP). Its aim is to reduce barriers to cross-border research, encourage ambitious and innovative studies, and create impactful international collaborations. Projects should be primarily social science in focus but may include interdisciplinary elements. Support is available for research projects, methodological development, and infrastructure initiatives, with a maximum duration of five years.
