A Guide to: Rapid Action Projects within ESRC's IAA
What is it?
Funding is available under our Rapid Action scheme for up to £2k, with projects supported for up to a maximum of 6 months.
The Rapid Action fund allows social scientists to react quickly to influence governmental, national, and international debate, or respond to tactical, urgent, and pressing opportunities in short timescales.
This fund can be applied for at any time, there is a rolling application deadline.
Why apply to this funding stream?
This funding could be used for (but is not limited to):
- The creation of short-term impact projects.
- Workshops, events, or meetings that may inform impact.
- Travel to meet with national policy departments (this does not include travel to attend conferences).
- Developing and pitching ideas for broadcast media.
Examples of Rapid Action funded projects:
Explore examples of previous Rapid Action projects on our website.
What can the funding cover?
The funds cannot be used to cover academic salary costs or to support existing IAA funded activity (e.g., through a Responsive Project). Eligible cost details can be seen in full here: Eligible Costs - Leeds Social Sciences Institute
Application and award process
Rapid Action funding calls are ongoing and will be assessed by the LSSI/IAA Manager, Award Panel members and the LSSI Director.
Please use this Application form. If successful and dependent on any conditions being agreed, applicants will receive notifications of the award within 10 - 15 working days of the request being submitted. All projects to start within 2 – 4 weeks of the award date.
Any queries regarding the funding stream please contact Cheryl Harris, Institute Manager c.a.harris@leeds.ac.uk or lssi@leeds.ac.uk