MeRSA Grant
MeRSA Grant supports individual researchers undertaking discrete projects in regional studies and regional science to raise the profile of regional research and its contribution to policy and practice.
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Funder: Regional Studies Association
Due Dates: March 3, 2027 (Expression of Interest)
Funding Amounts: Up to £5,500 (approximately $7,300 or €6,200) for a maximum of 18 months
Summary: MeRSA supports outstanding individual researchers undertaking discrete projects in regional studies and regional science.
Key Information: Applicants must be current RSA Individual members who have published in the field and have not previously received an RSA individual research grant.
Description
The Regional Studies Association’s Membership Research Grant Scheme (MeRSA) recognises excellence and supports outstanding individual researchers working in regional studies and regional science. Launched in 2015, it is intended primarily for mid-career scholars who have already published in the field. Funding supports a discrete research project with an identifiable outcome, including pilot studies, niche or developing research areas, and work that could lead to a larger grant application.
The scheme seeks to raise the profile of regional research and its contribution to policy and practice where appropriate. Applicants must explain how they will disseminate findings through academic publishing and to policy and practice communities. Proposals should explain their contribution to the Association’s prioritised research themes; the RSA publishes an updated themes page.
