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Global Sustainability Research Fund
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Research and Innovation
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30 January 2026 and 15 May 2026
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The Global Research Fund (GRF) supports individual LSE researchers in research-led activities, especially collaborative research that leads to publications and grant applications involving international research partners. Activities may include development meetings, joint seminars, and intensive workshops. Funding available: up to £5,000 per project. Read more
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LSE Global Research Consortium Fund
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Research & Innovation & PAGE
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30 January 2026 and 15 May 2026
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The Global Research Consortium Fund (GRCF) supports larger interdisciplinary teams - with at least three LSE Principal Investigators - in developing ambitious international research networks or consortia tackling global challenges. Activities may include development meetings, joint seminars, and intensive workshops. Projects should outline a clear pathway to outcomes such as: applying for external funding, producing high-quality co-authored publications or policy papers, establishing strategic research partnerships or networks with global partners. Funding available: up to £10,000 per project. Read more
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Summer of Research Culture Pilot Projects
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Research and Innovation
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25 April 2025
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LSE is inviting applications to the internal call for second round of the Summer of Research Culture Pilot Projects. The purpose of this funding is to provide Departments, Institutes and Centres with funds that can be used to support initiatives that contribute to the enrichment of the School’s research culture. Research culture encompasses the behaviours, values, expectations, attitudes and norms of our research communities. Research culture at LSE is the way we approach, conduct and understand research and impact, and how we support the diverse people in our research environment. Further information on research culture at LSE can be found here.
Grants up to £5,000 will be provided to support the implementation of innovative projects that demonstrate the potential to significantly enhance the research culture within the respective department, centre, or institute and have the potential of being adopted across the School.
This initiative is funded by Research England’s Enhancing Research Culture fund. The funds are distributed to HEIs to pilot new initiatives, increase the scale of already-proven activities and continue activities already supported via this funding stream, in accordance with the Government’s R&D People and Culture Strategy.
The scheme will prioritise projects that work across multiple departments, centres and/or institutes to achieve the aims of the scheme.
The intended outcomes of the scheme will be to support strategy outcomes:
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The environment in which researchers work allows them to flourish, maximise their potential and achieve their aspirations.
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The research ecosystem at LSE encourages and facilitates innovative, creative thought leadership through a vibrant, exciting and progressive mix of initiatives, opportunities and support.
All funds must be spent by Thursday 31 July 2025. Awardees will be requested to submit a report by the end of September 2025 on the activities undertaken, the levels of engagement and the proposed next steps. See section 3 for the full eligibility criteria.
Please download the full Guidance Notes HERE.
Further help and support on developing research culture ideas can be obtained by contacting Senior Research Culture Manager, Catherine Ulmer. If you’d like to arrange a meeting with Catherine to discuss your application in more depth, please contact her by Friday 4 April 2025 so a meeting can be organised before the School’s spring closure period.
Applications should be submitted by the Head, Director, Manager or agreed research delegate via the following link: Summer of Research Application Form for Depts.
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LSE Global Research Fund
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Research and Innovation & PAGE
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To be advised
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The Global Research Fund (GRF) supports research-led activities, especially collaborative research that leads to publications and grant applications involving multiple partners. Applicants are invited to submit applications to support collaboration with UK institutions and/or international institutions. Read more
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CIVICA Thematic Research Activities
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Research and Innovation & PAGE
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To be advised
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LSE faculty, along with postdoctoral researchers and/or doctoral students in CIVICA universities are invited to submit proposals for Thematic Research Activities (workshops, conferences, etc) and/or research proposals for seed-funding. The call aims to foster collaborative research activities, to further existing links within the alliance, or to establish new ones. Applications should be made via the Research Development team in Research and Innovation. Read more
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Open Access Article Processing Charges (APCs)
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Library
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Open
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Funding is available for APCs from the following sources: UKRI, European Commission and LSE. LSE provides an internal fund to support the publication of outputs which haven't received any funding and are going to be accepted in born open access journals. Contact the Library team to apply
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Unit Coordinated Schemes
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Research Project Proposals
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Hellenic Observatory
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To be advised
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Applications open once per year from researchers to conduct time-sensitive and globally competitive policy relevant research on contemporary Greece and/or Cyprus. Awards of up to £20,000 or £8,000 depending on the theme. Applicants must be associated with LSE and have at least two years post-doctoral experience. Read more
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Research Funding Programme
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International Growth Centre (IGC)
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Biannual call
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Funding research projects relevant to economic growth policies in developing countries, across the four IGC research themes. The Research Programme focuses on cutting-edge, policy-relevant academic research shaping effective economic growth policies in the global south. The Country Programme focuses on high-quality economic growth research addressing the policy needs of IGC’s partner countries. Read more
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AFSEE Atlantic Equity Challenge
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International Inequalities Institute
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To be advised
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The AEQ research grant offers researchers and practitioners an opportunity to undertake innovate, solutions-oriented, collaborative research and thinking directed at tackling social and economic inequalities. Open to any LSE academic or research staff. Funding up to £100,000. Read more
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Research Innovation Fund
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International Inequalities Institute
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To be advised
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Up to £10,000 to support and facilitate research and research-related activities relevant to any aspect of inequality will be considered. Grants are for members of LSE academic staff on salary band 7 or above, whose continuous employment demonstrates a substantial long-term commitment to the School. Read more
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LSE Academic Collaboration with Arab Universities. Funded by the Emirates Foundation.
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Middle East Centre
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To be advised
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The programme supports academic collaboration and knowledge transfer between researchers at LSE and Arab universities. The projects involve collaborative research or academic capacity building.
Aims:
• Promote high calibre research by scholars at LSE and Arab universities.
• Support academic excellence at Arab universities.
• Strengthen academic collaboration and knowledge transfer between LSE and Arab universities. Read more
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LSE Kuwait Academic Collaborations
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Middle East Centre
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2 October 2025
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This call invites applications for academic collaborative research projects in social, political, and economic sciences between researchers at LSE and at universities and research institutions in Kuwait. Up to £90,000 for each project is available. Please click HERE for further guidance on how to apply.
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LSE Kuwait Fellowships
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Middle East Centre
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To be advised
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Based in the Middle East Centre, or in one of LSE’s research centres or academic departments, this Fellowship will enable the successful candidates to pursue research relevant to the Kuwait Programme for three months. Applications are invited from researchers based at academic or research institutions in Kuwait who have a PhD or equivalent experience and wish to develop their research capacity and output. Read more
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LSE Kuwait Programme Research Grants
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Middle East Centre
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To be advised
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This call invites applications from LSE colleagues to conduct time-sensitive and globally competitive policy-relevant research on contemporary Kuwait. Up to £34,000 for each project is available. Read more
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SEAC Research Fund
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Saw Swee Hock Southeast Asia Centre
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To be advised
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SEAC's Research Fund provides support to LSE academic staff at Assistant Professor/Assistant Professorial Research Fellow level or above, and SEAC Associates. The Fund aims to promote high-quality research on the Southeast Asia region. For any queries or more information on this scheme please email: seac.admin@lse.ac.uk. Read more
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SEAC Seminar Series and Networking Grant
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Saw Swee Hock Southeast Asia Centre
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Open
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Saw Swee Hock Southeast Asia Centre (SEAC) welcomes applications from staff and early career researchers (including PhD students) based at LSE to produce seminar series, study groups or networking events focusing on social science issues relating to Southeast Asia. Read more
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SEAC Stipendiary Visiting Researcher Scheme
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Saw Swee Hock Southeast Asia Centre
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To be advised
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SEAC stipendiary visiting appointments are normally up to 3 months (minimum duration 6 weeks) and the Centre does not normally host appointments outside of LSE term dates. Read more
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STICERD Grants for LSE Staff
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STICERD
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Biannual call
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STICERD provides grants to fund research and research-related activities from LSE staff whose continuous employment demonstrates a substantial long-term commitment to the School. Support is offered in two main categories: Small Grants and Conferences. Applications will be considered twice a year at the Winter and Spring term meetings of the Steering Committee. Read more
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