The Joseph Rowntree Foundation have issued a call for proposals for a research project which aims to explore the relationship between living in particular places, poverty outcomes and ethnicity by gaining a more in-depth understanding of why it is the case that:

• Some areas produce better outcomes for ethnic minority groups in general;
• Some areas produce poor outcomes for ethnic minority groups in general; and
• Some ethnic minority groups (and groups within them) have different outcomes in different places.

The research will unpick variations in the structure of opportunities within local labour markets, examine the role of local social networks and take a range of other factors into account, including: how local services are organised, the changing economic context, the migration history of different groups, local political structures and issues around housing and mobility.

It is intended that this research will provide a steer on what actions might be taken to improve the circumstances amongst people in different ethnic groups in different areas.

Up to £100,000 will be available for one project lasting eight months.

The deadline for proposals is the 11th April.

For the full call details and further information on the Poverty Programme please visit the call page.