Frequently Asked Questions

Please read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) carefully before you start preparing your application.

You can also download the FAQ as a PDF (in English).

The FAQs will be regularly updated, so please check for changes. A list of updates are available in the PDF version.

Eligibility of Applicants

1. What are the criteria for Lead Organisations in respect to governance and ability to deliver?

Lead Organisations would normally be expected to meet the following criteria: Ability to Deliver The...

Eligibility of Applicants

2. What kind of UK organisations can apply for funding?

Principal and Co-Investigators based in the UK are normally expected to belong to a UK...

Eligibility of Applicants

3. Who can be a Co-Investigator on a project?

Co-Investigators are normally expected to be employed by an organisation that has the capacity to...

Eligibility of Applicants

4. Can an informal organisation (such as a grassroots movement) apply for funding?

Lead Organisations are normally expected to be legally registered within their home countries. Exceptions may...

Eligibility of Applicants

5. Can an independent / freelance researcher apply for funding?

No, this is unfortunately not possible. Principal Investigators must be employed by an eligible Lead...

Eligibility of Applicants

6. Can a PhD or Master’s student apply for funding?

Applications for funding to support PhD or Master’s projects will not be accepted. Special rules...

Eligibility of Applicants

7. What do we need to consider if our organisation is based in a country subject to UK sanctions (e.g. Myanmar, South Sudan) or would like to work with such an organisation?

All project activities must comply with UK sanctions requirements. You must ensure that no project...

Eligibility of Applicants

8. Does my nationality matter?

Individuals of any nationality are normally welcome to apply for funding. What matters is the...

Eligibility of Applicants

9. Do we need to be able to speak English to apply?

There is no requirement for Principal or Co-Investigators to speak English, but we will unfortunately...

The Project

10. Can I apply for more than one grant?

You can apply for more than one grant, but you must have the capacity to...

The Project

11. Can we build on a project we are already working on?

We only provide funding for discrete projects, with specific aims and outcomes. We will not...

The Project

12. How do we bring the arts and humanities into our project?

All projects must include some elements from the arts and humanities. This can consist, for...

The Project

13. What kind of outputs and dissemination strategies are appropriate?

All projects are required to produce one or more outputs, but we do not specify...

Completing the Application Form

14. How do we complete the ‘Summary’?

Please provide a brief summary of the project, focusing on the aims of the research,...

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15. How do we complete the ‘Case for Support’?

Please address each of the topics listed on the Application Form. You are welcome to...

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16. How do we complete the ‘Ethics and Safeguarding’ section?

Please address each of the questions on the Application Form. What are the ethical challenges...

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17. How do we complete the ‘Security and Conflict’ section?

Please address each of the three questions on the Application Form, and please consult widely...

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18. How do we complete the ‘Data Management Plan’?

Please address each of the questions on the Application Form. If your organisation has a...

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19. How do we complete the ‘Official Development Assistance’ statement?

The funding for the Creating Safer Space network forms part of the UK’s foreign aid...

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20. How do we complete the ‘Gender Equality’ statement?

Please answer each of the questions on the Application Form in turn, and see the...

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21. How do we complete the ‘Budget Form’?

The Budget Form contains three sheets: LMIC Organisation Costs: Please add any costs that will...

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22. What are the requirements for the Letter of Support from the Lead Organisation?

A Letter of Support must be provided from the Lead Organisation, and should be signed...

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23. What are the requirements for the Letter of Support from the Co-Investigators’ Organisations?

A Letter of Support must be provided from each Co-Investigator’s Organisation, and should be signed...

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24. What are the requirements for the Letter of Support from Project Partners?

A Letter of Support must be provided from each Project Partner, and should be signed...

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25. What are the requirements for CVs?

A Curriculum Vitae (CV) of the Principal Investigator and each Co-Investigator is required, and should...