Call for applications: Wellcome Trust Small Grants in Humanities and Social Science 2019

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The Wellcome Trust invites applications for the final round of its Small Grants in Humanities and Social Science 2019. 

Small Grants fund programmes of activities that enable researchers to build professional networks, develop new research agendas and increase the impact of their work. The programme could include a combination of different activities. Typical activities are likely to include organising conferences, seminars, meetings or workshops, and any research related to delivering these. Theactivities should bring together people who are relevant to your research.

A Small Grant is usually up to £30,000. Grants usually last for six to twelve months but the duration can be flexible, e.g. for a series of annual conferences.

Eligibility:

Humanities or social science researchers with a compelling research vision and who 

• Want to build their professional network, develop a new research agenda, and/or increase the impact of their work.
• Hold a PhD or equivalent and the relevant experience to deliver a programme of activities. 
• Are based in a low- or middle-income country, the UK or the Republic of Ireland

Submission deadline: July 11, 2019
Visit the Wellcome Trust website to find out more about this opportunity, including how to apply.
For information or questions about this opportunity, please contact the organizers directly.