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RCUK-FNR bilateral agreement – research grants scheme
The Economic and Social Research Council, under the Research Councils UK and Fonds National de la Recherche, Luxembourg, bilateral agreement, invites proposals for its research grants scheme. This supports collaborative research in any area of the social sciences within the remit of both the ESRC and FNR.
Collaborative proposals from eligible institutions are accepted from both organisations, however, FNR nominated experts will be involved in the peer review and decision making processes throughout. The collaborative proposals should be submitted only to the ESRC. Luxembourg partners must be based at an eligible institution, which includes public research centres, the University of Luxembourg and public bodies, departments and establishments in Luxembourg with an authorisation to undertake research in the area of their competence. Projects approved for funding will be jointly supported by the ESRC and FNR.
The amount allowed for the UK part of the project should be at least £350,000 and no more than £1,000,000.
Deadline: 31st December 2016