Wednesday, 29 June 2011

ESRC Future Leaders Scheme - Call for Outline Proposals 2011

The ESRC has announced the first call for proposals for their new early careers scheme, Future Research Leaders. The scheme will support outstanding early career researchers to carry out excellent research and to develop all aspects of their research and knowledge exchange skills.  The scheme is open to high-quality candidates from anywhere in the world who have a maximum of four years' postdoctoral experience and the support of an eligible UK research organisation.  Awards will be for a maximum of three years with an overall limit of £215,000 (at 100 per cent full Economic Cost).

There will be a two-stage peer-review process for applications. Applicants are required to submit an outline proposal that addresses the points detailed in the call specification (below) electronically using the Research Councils' Joint electronic Submission (Je-S) form by 16.00 on 15 September 2011.

Further details and guidance on the procedures for completing the outline proposal form are available on the ESRC website