[Chartered Institute of Taxation](https://www.tax.org.uk)

Rolling

Up to £10,000 (most awards £3,000–£5,000); project duration 12–18 months

Supports research advancing public education and the study of taxation, economic, and political science.

Pre-application overview required; funding is not for general living or tuition costs.

--- ## Description This grant from the Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) supports high-quality research that contributes to advancing public education and the study of the administration and practice of taxation, as well as the principles of economic and political science in relation to taxation. The program seeks to fund projects that enhance understanding and inform public discourse on taxation and its wider economic and political context. CIOT is an apolitical organization and will not fund research with a political motive or bias. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; there is no fixed deadline. --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum grant: £10,000 - Most awards: £3,000–£5,000 - Project duration: 12–18 months - Larger grants are only made in exceptional circumstances. --- ## Eligibility - Open to individuals and institutions (such as research centers). - Proposals must directly support CIOT’s charitable objective: advancing public education and promoting the study of taxation and related economic and political science. - Research must be apolitical. - Applicants must provide a CV (or institutional equivalent) for all principal and co-applicants. - At least two academic and one non-academic referee are required. --- ## Application Process ### Pre-Application Overview - Submit an overview (max 1,500 words) including: - Research question - Objectives - Methodology - Expected outputs and impact - How the research contributes to CIOT’s objectives - Email the overview to [education@ciot.org.uk](mailto:education@ciot.org.uk) - CIOT will advise if you may proceed to a full proposal (invitation to submit does not guarantee funding). ### Full Application - Download and complete the [Grant Application Form](https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com/220a4c02-94bf-019b-9bac-51cdc7bf0d99/5adbb237-08e7-4111-8d14-8fcddc1b3214/CIOT%20Research%20Grant%20Application%20v%20May%202025.docx). - Submit the completed form and all supporting documents (including CVs) by email to [education@ciot.org.uk](mailto:education@ciot.org.uk). --- ## Additional Information - Eligible costs: research assistance, transcription, travel, consumables, specialist software, secretarial services, data purchases, interview costs, and other research-specific expenses. - In specific cases, teaching buy-out (excluding indirect costs) may be funded. - Ineligible costs: general living expenses, tuition, most capital costs (e.g., books unless unavailable otherwise), and conference attendance (except in exceptional circumstances). - Applicants must justify and use the lowest reasonable costs. - Quarterly progress reports and a final report are required; results may be published in CIOT’s Tax Adviser journal. - All funded projects must acknowledge CIOT support. - Researchers may be asked to present interim findings or attend meetings for clarifications. --- ## External Links - [CIOT Research Grants Program Page](https://www.tax.org.uk/research-grants) - [Grant Application Form (DOCX)](https://assets-eu-01.kc-usercontent.com/220a4c02-94bf-019b-9bac-51cdc7bf0d99/5adbb237-08e7-4111-8d14-8fcddc1b3214/CIOT%20Research%20Grant%20Application%20v%20May%202025.docx) - [CIOT Privacy Notice](https://www.tax.org.uk/ciot-privacy-notice) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact Details | |------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------| | General/Pre-application| [education@ciot.org.uk](mailto:education@ciot.org.uk) | | Postal Address | 30-33 Monck Street, London, SW1P 2AP, United Kingdom | | Phone | +44 (0)20 7340 0550 | | Online Contact Form | [https://www.tax.org.uk/contact-us](https://www.tax.org.uk/contact-us) |

Research Grants - Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT)

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