The Global Challenges Research Fund UK Research Funding for Development Opportunities for arts, humanities and social sciences Dr Daniel Wunderlich, Research Facilitator for the School of Arts and Humanities & the School of the Humanities and Social Sciences, dcw35@cam.ac.uk
Structure Background What is ODA Opportunities for AHSS Funding calls Networking Please interrupt if you have any questions!
What is the Global Challenges Research Fund? 1.5billion development funding for research (2016/17-2020/21) Aims: address complex societal challenges support frontier interdisciplinary research and innovation advance agendas for sustainable development, eradicate poverty, combat inequalities and strengthen global governance build capacity and capability in interdisciplinary approaches provide agile responses to sudden emergencies or new opportunities.
rolled out in particular from 2017/18
Conditions Research must benefit the country (Official Development Assistance) 140 countries from all continents (For a complete list please http://www.oecd.org/dac/stats/daclist.htm) Eligible target countries include those of the Maghreb and Mashrek, some countries in the Middle East including Iran and Iraq, central Asian republics, China, North Korea, South Asian countries including Malaysia, Myanmar/Burma, Thailand and others. unclear whether a collaboration with local research partner is requirement; research focused on the beneficiary country might suffice; however collaboration with partners (research partners and/or non-academic beneficiaries) in the beneficiary country/countries highly desirable.
ODA recipient countries (2011)
UN Sustainable Development Goals
How does Research Qualify as Official Development Assistance (ODA)? Thematic Objective: promotion of economic development & welfare of developing countries Supporting strategic objectives for UK Aid Strategy. GCRF key areas are: Health: To tackle diseases, strengthen health systems and reach the worlds most vulnerable. Clean Energy: access to clean energy, new technologies, behavioural insights for successful introduction to developing countries. Sustainable Agriculture: improve nutrition and food security, support technological innovation, and increase resilience to climate change. Conflict and humanitarian action: New insights and approaches for preventing conflict and violence, build stability and strengthen humanitarian action. Foundations for Inclusive Growth To understand what works best for developing countries to build the foundations for economic development - macroeconomics, institutions, innovation and private sector growth, cities and infrastructure, education systems, jobs and skills.
How does Research Qualify as Official Development Assistance (ODA)? Capacity-building Difference between developing countries capacity (ODA) and oneoff interventions (not ODA) Similar might also apply in relation to research collaboration with partners in the beneficiary countries. Emphasize capacity-building in UK (ECR; focus on global issues) and overseas; co-design with overseas partners: Individuals, methods, skills, career development, support, mentoring organisational capacity HEI and partners, networks institutional, political, regulatory context
The GCRF and the Humanities
GCRF and the Social Sciences ESRC has identified an initial set of five themes for research: Building effective institutions in conflict-affected and fragile states Migration, mobility and development Dynamics of inequalities Innovation and inclusive economic growth Shocks, security, risks and resilience. cross-cutting phenomena could be included in addressing urbanisation, globalisation, the use of digital technologies, environmental change and the role of infrastructure in development, the role of education and learning within these processes to enhance prosperity and wellbeing.
Open Questions What roles is there for bottom-up/responsive mode in GCRF? Calls through ESRC and AHRC vis-à-vis cross-council calls? How to influence thematic calls and definitions of global challenges? Liability issues for international partners in collaborations (subcontracting)? Delays due to complex contract arrangements Liability issues regarding ODA-compliance at end of project?
GCRF Opportunities for AHSS at Cambridge International university with research contacts around the globe; Capacity building in beneficiary country by a world-leading university; Context-sensitivity in linking with beneficiary countries and established contacts, in particular in area studies; University Museums and University Library; Cross-disciplinary links in areas relevant to the UN sustainable development goals such as through Strategic Research Initiatives and Networks (e.g. Conservation; Energy; Public Health; Global Food Security; Public Policy; etc.), interdisciplinary research centres, colleges, CRASSH, etc. Impact support infrastructure and advice (e.g. ESRC-IAA, CSaP, Public Engagement, School Research Facilitators, etc.).
Current calls ESRC GCRF strategic networks (deadline early August) ESRC GCRF Centres Foundations of Inclusive Growth (deadline 6 September) ESRC-AHRC call on Forced Displacement (deadline 20 July) Secondary Data Analysis (highlight notice for GCRF) (deadline 15 July) AHRC Translating Cultures and Care for the Future Research Innovation Call on International Development (21 July) Conflict and International Development (deadline 28 July) Antimicrobial resistance (20 July pump priming; EoI 27 July; deadline 8 Sept.) From exploratory to concrete; small to large; opportunities for early career researchers; tight deadlines Also note the ESRC Large Grants call (bottom-up, responsive mode; 1m-2.5m, 3-5 years; 3-4 awards; EoI 8 July 2016; deadline 13 October 2016
ESRC GCRF strategic networks (deadline early August 2016; start January 2017) Interdisciplinary, collaboration with non-academic stakeholders Identification of key global research challenges Co-production and input into research agenda for future GCRF calls Thematic focus: Effective institutions in fragile states Migration, mobility and development Dynamics of inequalities Innovation and inclusive economic growth Shocks, security, risks and resilience Also mental health and wellbeing, urbanisation, education, digital technology Open call element Funding: 75k-150k, 12-18 months; 20-25 awards
ESRC GCRF Centres Foundations of Inclusive Growth deadline 6 September 2016, start April 2017 Interdisciplinary, collaboration with non-academic stakeholders Co-production and input into research agenda for future GCRF calls Strengthen capability and innovation within UK and developing countries (agile to emergencies where urgent research need) Thematic focus: Effective institutions in fragile states Migration, mobility and development Dynamics of inequalities Innovation and inclusive economic growth Shocks, security, risks and resilience Funding: 5million over five years; 2 awards
ESRC-AHRC call on Forced Displacement deadline 20 July, start October 2016 Interdisciplinary (across AHRC and ESRC remit) (economic, social, legal, cultural, historical and or contemporary) Calls aims at longer-term, cross-cultural and global look at experiences and challenges of forced displacement (internally, internationally) across awarded projects Focus on displaced persons; dynamics of inter-agency responses; support strategies; integration, trust, cohesion, dialogue; new interventions; legal and political frameworks; etc. Funding: 300k; 6-24 months; 12-15 awards; min. 10% of budget for impact activities
AHRC Translating Cultures and Care for the Future Research Innovation Call on International Development deadline 21 July 2016, start November 2016 Collaborative (international, non-academic), higher risk, exploratory Co-Investigator required (can be postdoc) Areas: Languages, Cultural Exchange, Development Assistance Pressures in Global Mobility Cultures and Development Cultural Heritages, Interpretation and Representation Funding: 100k over 18 months; 10 awards
Secondary Data Analysis (highlight notice GCRF) deadline 15 July, start January 2017 utilise existing data resources to produce high-quality, impactful research on developing countries improve the capacity and methods for secondary data research in and on developing countries co-produce substantive and innovative data research in readiness for future GCRF calls Early Career Researcher as PI or Co-I Funding: 200k over 18 months, seven projects
Conflict and International Development deadline 28 July Innovative, adventurous, collaborative, higher risk, interdisciplinary research; early stage interdisciplinary and international collaborations Co-design/co-production with stakeholders in developing countries ECR opportunities as PI or Co-I Funding: 100k over 18 months, 8-15 awards
Antimicrobial resistance 20 July pump priming; EoI 27 July; deadline 8 Sept. ESRC-led Focus includes understanding economic conditions, cultural norms, practices and markets around antibiotics, their development and use Pump priming 250k over 24 months Collaborative grants, 2million for 48 months
Cambridge Strategic Research Initiatives and GCRF For example, Global Food Security Agriculture and Food Systems ( 15million) Global infection call ( 9million) Non-communicable diseases call ( 19million) Please contact: coordinator@globalfood.cam.ac.uk For a full list of Strategic Research Initiatives and Networks for coordination of cross-school research initiatives see https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/research-at-cambridge/strategicresearch-initiatives-networks
Any questions? If you would like further information, please contact us: Dr Daniel Wunderlich dcw35@cam.ac.uk (UK funding opportunities) Dr Andrea Salter acs87@cam.ac.uk (EU & overseas funding opportunities) https://www.ahssresearch.group.cam.ac.uk/