Supports collaborative social science research projects between UK and Luxembourg teams, encouraging innovation and interdisciplinarity, with the UK partner as the lead applicant.
Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates: Open (no closing date; apply at any time)
Funding Amounts: £350,000–£1,000,000 (UK component, 80% FEC), up to 5 years; Luxembourg costs funded separately by FNR.
Summary: Supports collaborative research projects in any area of social sciences between UK and Luxembourg researchers, with the UK partner as lead.
Key Information: Applications accepted on a rolling basis; both UK and Luxembourg partners must be eligible and submit coordinated proposals.
This opportunity funds collaborative social science research projects between researchers based in the UK and Luxembourg, under the partnership between the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and the Fonds National de la Recherche (FNR). Projects can address any topic within the ESRC and FNR remits, including basic, applied, or strategic research, and may involve methodological development, large-scale surveys, or infrastructure initiatives. The scheme aims to foster innovation, interdisciplinarity, and equitable international partnerships, with the UK partner serving as the lead applicant.