The Economic and Social Research Council has released it’s new deliver plan. To support its strategic aims over the next four years four key areas of activity have been identified: *Fostering Research and Innovation (c.47 per cent of overall budget: 17 per cent Responsive…
Newton Fund: Institutional Links, Workshop, and Travel Grants
These grants are funded under the Newton Fund, a UK Government initiative funded by the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills, together with partner funders from around the world. The Fund aims to promote the economic development and welfare of either…
ESRC: Festival of Social Science – 5-12 November 2016
The ESRC’s Festival of Social Science offers a fascinating insight into some of the country’s leading social science research and how it influences our social, economic and political lives – both now and in the future. The festival offers…
British Academy/Leverhulme Small Grants Scheme *Now Open*
Grants are available to support primary research in the humanities and social sciences. Applications will not be considered for less than £500. The maximum grant is £10,000 over two years. Applications for collaborative or individual projects are equally welcome under…
Children as young as three recognise ‘cuteness’ in faces of people and animals
Children as young as three are able to recognise the same ‘cute’ infantile facial features in humans and animals which encourage caregiving behaviour in adults, new research has shown. A study investigating whether youngsters can identify baby-like characteristics – a…
EPSRC’s Latest Calls for Proposals.
This is EPSRC’s email alert of the latest calls for proposals. Advanced materials for nuclear fission This call is for collaborative research projects that investigate new advanced materials for use in radioactive environments in current and future nuclear power…