About the Program:
The British Academy, in partnership with the Department of Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), has launched the Innovation Fellowships scheme. This scheme aims to support early-career and mid-career researchers in the Humanities and Social Sciences to collaborate with organizations and businesses in various sectors to address challenges requiring innovative solutions.
Through the Innovation Fellowships, our researchers in the SHAPE community will be supported to create new and deeper links beyond academia, so enabling knowledge mobilisation and translation, as well as individual skills development.
Routes and Partnerships:
The Innovation Fellowships scheme offers two routes: Route A, which is Researcher-led, and Route B, which is Policy-led. The current call is for Route B, in collaboration with the FCDO, which has specific research needs and operates in a context where timely access to evidence-based analysis is crucial for success.
Areas of Focus:
The Academy and FCDO are inviting applications for Fellowships in the following areas:
- India
- The politics of energy transition and climate change in Africa
- The role of technology in shaping citizen-state relations in Africa
Application Details:
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Application Deadline: 27 November 2024– 17:00 GMT
- Starting period of award: Between 1 January 2025 and 31 March 2025
- Duration of award: 12 months
- Level of award: Up to £120,000 for 12 months (with Full Economic Costing at 80%)
