30 Apr 2009
The programme grants are available to any UK-based researcher who can demonstrate that they will direct the proposed research and be actively engaged in carrying it through. The minimum academic qualification required is a graduate degree, although usually a PhD is required. For programme grants the principal investigator should have a substantial record of research.
Under the programme grant scheme you may request support for a period of five years, which can include: The salary of the principal investigator and co-investigators; Support for additional posts – research, technical or other consumables; Equipment; Travel costs; Data preservation, data sharing and dissemination costs. The closing date for the next round of proposals is 30 July 2009; full details can be found at the link below.