The British Academy Call for Applicants
International writing workshops
Please see this exciting new funding call from the British Academy aimed at scholars from non-Western countries. The deadline is 6 December with details below.
The Misogynoir to Mishpat (M2M) Research Network
Funding call –
International Writing Workshops
The British Academy is inviting proposals seeking to deliver one or more writing workshops in target countries. These workshops should aim to develop the skills of early career researchers, including supporting and promoting the uptake of their research in journals and publications.
Aims
The intention of the Writing Workshops programme is to cultivate professional networks and mentorships and provide access for early career researchers in developing countries to the academic requirements of journals, including international journals, and to equip them with the necessary knowledge and skills to publish in these journals. Through the Writing Workshops programme, the British Academy aims to encourage and support early career researchers in developing countries to publish in high impact journals in the fields of the humanities and social sciences, to stimulate professional networks, develop research partnerships, provide advice on career development and promote the uptake of research emanating from developing countries. The Writing Workshops programme is in effect making a career intervention, instilling and aiming to change long-term academic culture, and engaging with the wider ecosystem researchers inhabit.
These workshops are required to take place in Brazil, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Malaysia, Philippines, South Africa, Turkey, Thailand, Vietnam and/or least Developed Countries.
Eligibility requirements
The lead applicant must be based at a UK university or eligible research institute and be of postdoctoral or above status (or have equivalent research experience). The lead applicant must either be in a permanent position at the institution or have a fixed-term position for the duration of the award. Each application must have at least one co-applicant based in Brazil, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Malaysia, Philippines, South Africa, Turkey, Thailand, Vietnam and/or least Developed Countries.
These awards are aimed at early career researchers in Brazil, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Malaysia, Philippines, South Africa, Turkey, Thailand, Vietnam and/or least Developed Countries.
All proposed workshops must take place in Brazil, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Malaysia, Philippines, South Africa, Turkey, Thailand, Vietnam and/or least Developed Countries.This call will fund only ODA-eligible projects. ODA eligibility is an essential criterion – projects will only be deemed eligible for funding if they can demonstrate that they satisfy ODA eligibility criteria.
Value and duration
Awards are set at a maximum of £30,000. Funding must be used in the direct delivery of the workshops, and can cover travel and related expenses, subsistence costs, clerical assistance and consumables, childcare support (including for participants), and networking, meeting and/or conference costs. It will be considered an eligible cost to support the contribution of non-UK based co-applicants who are directly involved in helping to organise the workshop(s) in country.
The award length is 24 months in duration. This is to enable and acknowledge the significant follow-on and follow-up activities that a successful writing workshop will need to undertake.
Application process
Applications can only be submitted online using the British Academy’s online Flexi-Grant® Grant Management System (GMS) system.
Application deadline:
Wednesday 6 December 2023, 17:00 (GMT).
Contact details
Should you have any queries, please contact: international@thebritishacademy.ac.uk