The British Academy invites applications for its quantitative skills acquisitions awards. This pilot awards scheme aims to develop and enhance the quantitative skills of support career development of early-career scholars by enabling them to spend time with a mentor at a specialist centre in the field. The aim of the funding is to support specific skills acquisition, benefit outstanding researchers and encourage the development of networks and future partnerships.
Applicants must be within 10 years of receiving their doctorate and must be in an established academic post at a UK university. Unaffiliated researchers and short-term contract or fellowship holders may not apply. Mentors may be based abroad.
Eligible costs include travel, accommodation and subsistence; teaching relief for the applicant; and the time of the mentor. Funding of up to £10,000 is available, although the average award value is expected to be significantly lower. Approximately 20 awards will be made.