ESRC responsive mode: working with Luxembourg researchers round two
Economic and Social Research Council
What it funds
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Who can apply
UK partners The project lead for the UK-led (ESRC-funded) part of this funding opportunity can be based at any organisation eligible for ESRC funding throughout the duration of the grant. You can be at any stage of your academic career; but the project team must have a level of skills, knowledge and experience that is appropriate to the proposed project. Applications may be submitted jointly by more than one applicant. In such cases, one person must be regarded as the project lead of the UK part, taking the lead responsibility for the conduct of the project and the observance of the terms and conditions. Correspondence regarding the proposal and grant will be addressed to the project lead only, and in the case of any offer letter, to their research office. Additional applicants making a significant contribution to the conduct of the project should be identified as project co-leads. See the ESRC research funding guide for further information on costs that can be included on ESRC grants. Luxembourg partners You must be based at an eligible institution in Luxembourg. These include public research centres, the University of Luxembourg, public bodies, departments and establishments whic
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