ESRC and DFID are pleased to announce a third phase of the ESRC-DFID Joint Fund for Poverty Alleviation Research.
In this third phase, we are launching a call for Development Frontiers Research.
Development Frontiers research can be broadly defined as
involving pioneering theoretical and methodological innovation, and/or
research based on the engagement of a range of disciplinary and
interdisciplinary perspectives including new links across disciplines
that do not usually work together and across non-traditional
partnerships. The expectation is that this research will provide a major
stimulus to new and novel streams of enquiry or practice.
Characteristics of Development Frontiers research will include the following:
- Results that will radically change accepted thinking
- The outcome may be uncertain and the research could lead to unexpected insights
- The research is potentially higher-risk/higher-reward
- The research will produce a broad base of knowledge and new thinking/insights likely to contribute towards the solution of recognised or expected current or future problems or possibilities
- The research is not incremental
Development Frontiers research might also include:
- Radical ways of giving voices to the poor
- Novel forms of South-South partnership
- Early entrant research on emerging issues.
Applications which are not deemed to have the characteristics
outlined in the scope of the call will be rejected. Projects with
developing country leads and developing country partners are strongly
encouraged.
Applications
There will be a stage-gating process for the Development
Frontiers Research Fund. Projects will initially be funded for 18 months
with a stage one budget of up to £100,000. At the end of year one,
projects will be invited to bid for a further 18 months of funding up to
£200,000 to continue their research.
Initial applications are invited for projects with a FEC value of up to £100,000 and a duration of 18 months.
Deadline for applications: 16.00 UK time on 29 November 2012
Any applicant(s) and their institutions intending to apply to
this call must ensure they are registered with the Joint Electronic
Submission System (Je-S). It is essential to allow sufficient time to
secure Je-S registration – we strongly recommend that applicants
register with Je-S at least four weeks prior to the call deadline, as no
exceptions can be made for late submission of applications.
If you and your research organisation are already registered for Je-S, electronic applications can be accessed via the Je-S website.
Further information
See the application instructions for call guidance and details on how to apply.
Contact
Please send email queries to dfid@esrc.ac.uk
