Resources for Independent Scholars
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"Our experiences are valuable, and they can be used to transform our communities and our world." - Hortense Spillers
We are seeking solutions for independent scholars around the world. The information below are for resources within the UK and US - programs are often accessible via multiple countries. During this academic year, we are particularly interested in sharing grant information, the process for obtaining grants, grant cycles and a pilot program that we believe will make scholars from vulnerable communities more successful in obtaining grants.
Academic grants are primarily disbursed via a connection with a university. Though this may sound limiting, it doesn't have to be. With a university relationship, you are able to secure support from a cadre of your peers. Major universities often have a 90% or greater success rate with obtaining grants. The university will provide you with support for your academic grant application which includes content editing, budget preparation and final edits. Larger grants usually take 6-9 months to provide the award. The school can also share their database of grants and even provide samples of previously successful applications. These are all beneficial to you as a researcher.
Here is a list grants that are especially helpful for independent researchers in the UK. Some grants are set aside for collaboration across various geographies. Please read them to see which ones might be well suited to you.
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----- ETHICAL APPROVAL FOR INDEPENDENT SCHOLARS -----
We are frequently asked about ethical approval, and although we have not been able to offer this outrselves we are pleased to share this link to a post by Dr Helen Kara which will answer many of your questions.
https://helenkara.com/2020/07/22/research-ethics-for-independent-researchers/
----- "STUDY BUDDY" PLATFORMS -----
To help you stay focused and achieve your research goals. Team up with one or more researchers for (usually silent) writing sessions:
FocusMate 50-minute 1-2-1 sessions. Can specify preferred gender of study partner. Up to 3 sessions per week for free. www.focusmate.com
MoocLab Study Buddy https://www.mooclab.club/study_buddy/
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