Funding calls
Phase 3
DFID and ESRC announced phase 3 of the joint scheme in October. The latest funding calls under this phase closed on 29 November 2012.
Research grants
Shortlisted applicants are now invited to submit full proposals by 2 May 2013.
Development frontiers
A new development frontiers research fund was announced for high-risk/high-reward research ideas. Funding decisions will be communicated to applicants in early June 2013.
Guidance and information for reviewers:
- Development Frontiers call specification (PDF, 425Kb)
- Development Frontiers peer reviewer guidance (PDF, 314Kb)
Phase 1 funding calls
| Call | Application period | Eligible size of awards (FEC) | Total funding available for call (actual spend) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | August-November 2005 | £100,000 - £700,000 | £5 million (£4 million) |
| 2 | May-July 2006 | small-scale: up to £250,000
larger-scale: £250,000 - £700,000 |
£6 million |
| 3 | March-June 2007 | £100,000 - £250,000 | £3 million |
Phase 2 funding calls
| Call | Application period | Eligible size of awards (FEC) | Total funding available for call (actual spend) | Themes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | June-September 2009 | £100,000 - £500,000 | £7 million | |
| 2 | June-September 2010 | £100,000 - £500,000 | £7 million (£6 million) | |
| 3 | June-September 2011 | £100,000 - £500,000 | £7 million |
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