The Independent Social Research Foundation (ISRF) invites applications for its Early Career Fellowship 2025, aimed at supporting innovative researchers seeking to address real-world social challenges. This prestigious fellowship provides scholars with the opportunity to pursue groundbreaking research free from teaching and administrative responsibilities for up to one year.
Funding Sponsorship
1# Funding Support:
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- Maximum funding of €81,500 (or £67,500 for UK applicants) to cover salary buy-out and research expenses for up to 12 months.
- Reasonable research expenses may be included on a matched-funding basis with the host institution.
2# Research Focus: Fellows gain the freedom to focus entirely on innovative research projects.
3# Interdisciplinary Opportunities: Projects that cross social sciences and humanities are encouraged, allowing researchers to explore new methodologies and transformative ideas.
4# Global Recognition: Fellows present their findings to ISRF academic representatives and in public forums, enhancing their visibility in the academic community.
Eligibility
1# Applicants:
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- Open to scholars based at institutions within Europe, including the UK.
- Candidates must be within 10 years of completing their PhD. Career breaks will be considered.
- Independent scholars or individuals not currently in academic roles are also eligible, though they must identify a host institution.
2# Research Focus: Research must challenge existing frameworks, propose innovative solutions, and combine interdisciplinary methods to address social issues.
3# Institutional Requirements: Applicants must hold a salaried position (full-time or part-time) at a European institution or secure a host institution if applying as an independent scholar.
4# Language: Applications and projects may be submitted in English or other languages, as applicable.
Application Process
Apply here: https://www.isrf.org/funding-opportunities/grant-competitions/ecf8/.
Application Deadline: Submit applications by 5:00 PM (GMT) on 14th February 2025. And applicants will be informed of the results by the end of September 2025.