Funding for Early Career Researchers in South Asia and UK

Funding for Early Career Researchers in South Asia and UK

The British Council Small-Scale Research Project Scheme is seeking applications to provide funding (up to £5,000) for early career researchers in the UK and countries in South Asia to work collaboratively on a joint research project.

The duration of the research project should be between 6 and 12 months.

The scheme aims to provide early career researchers with the opportunity to gain skills and experience in conducting research internationally. It also aims to prepare researchers to form consortiums and apply for grants provided by funding agencies and international institutions.

The context of the research should be in the South Asia region i.e. Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka.

Priority Areas

The theme of the collaborative research project should be related to one of the South Asia science priority areas:

Water

For example, water resource management, water health and sanitation, water cooperation and diplomacy in South Asia.

Mental health

For example, child developmental disabilities, mental health and resilience.

Global health

For example, South Asia global health, migration and health, refugees.

Eligibility Criteria