Early Career Research Grant
Early Career Research Grant supports early-career researchers with discrete projects in regional studies or regional science, enabling pilot work, exploration of emerging areas, and future larger grant proposals.
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Funder: Regional Studies Association
Due Dates: March 3, 2027 (Expression of Interest)
Funding Amounts: Up to £11,000 for a maximum of 18 months
Summary: Supports early-career researchers undertaking a discrete research project in regional studies and/or regional science.
Key Information: Applicants must hold a PhD, be based at an eligible higher education institution, and maintain RSA membership through reporting.
Description
The Regional Studies Association (RSA) supports individual early-career researchers through funding for a clearly defined, discrete piece of regional studies and/or regional science research. The scheme funds a specific project with an identifiable outcome, rather than a general programme of work. It can support pilot studies, research leading towards a larger grant application, and exploration of niche or developing areas not yet ready for larger funding.
The RSA directs applicants to its updated prioritised research themes. Assessment considers research quality, project deliverability, and the researcher’s capacity to develop as a leader in the field. Projects are administered through the host institution, run for no more than 18 months, and carry reporting and ambassadorial obligations.
