British Academy Evidence-Informed Policymaking Grants, 2025

British Academy Evidence-Informed Policymaking Grants, 2025

Provider: The British Academy
Program: Evidence-Informed Policymaking Grants
Award Amount: Up to £150,000
Application Deadline: 19 February 2025
Access Mode: Online
Number of Awards: At least 20
Nationality: Open to applicants from ODA-eligible countries
Study Mode: In-person
Duration: 12 months

Brief Description

The British Academy’s Evidence-Informed Policymaking Grants provide up to £150,000 for research projects addressing global challenges such as sustainability, health, and transformative technologies. This program is open to researchers from ODA-eligible countries and aims to enhance the use of evidence in policymaking processes.

Host Institution

• The British Academy – United Kingdom’s national humanities and social sciences academy.

Fields of Study

• Environment, Sustainability & Nature
• Transformative Technologies
• Health & Wellbeing
• Cities & Urbanisation
• Global Order, Geopolitics, and International Affairs

Target Group

• Early-career, mid-career, established, and senior researchers, including postdoctoral scholars.

Scholarship Value/Duration

• Funding Amount: Up to £150,000
• Duration: 12 months

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Evidence-Informed Policymaking Grants, applicants must:

• Be from ODA-eligible countries, including Brazil, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Kenya, Malaysia, Philippines, South Africa, Turkey, Thailand, Vietnam, and Least Developed Countries (LDCs).
• Be early-career, mid-career, established, or senior researchers, including postdoctoral researchers.
• Propose projects that align with the program’s themes and mechanisms of change, such as strengthening knowledge systems or conducting research on evidence-based theory in practice.
• Demonstrate a focus on evidence-informed policymaking research or practice.
• Engage actively with the British Academy and other grantees to track progress and evaluate evidence use in policymaking.

Application Instructions

1. Prepare Your Application:
   • Ensure your project aligns with the program’s themes and aims.
   • Gather necessary documents and information.
2. Submit Your Application:
   • Applications must be submitted through the online application form provided by the British Academy.
3. Engagement:
   • Actively engage with the British Academy and other grantees throughout the project duration.

Benefits

• Funding: Up to £150,000 for a duration of 12 months.
• Collaboration: Opportunity to collaborate internationally with researchers, policymakers, and practitioners.
• Impact: Contribute to critical research areas that support evidence-informed policymaking.
• Community: Develop mutually reinforcing communities of practice to enhance interdisciplinary collaboration.

For more detailed information and to apply, visit the British Academy’s official website.

Disclaimer: This summary is for informational purposes only and may be subject to change. Always refer to the official website for the most current and accurate information.