ISRF Early Career Fellowships

Scholars within 10 years of their PhD award.

• Normally hold a permanent position at a higher education or research institution.
• Career breaks may be taken into account.

Eligible research:

Innovative research that challenges existing explanatory frameworks, addresses empirical problems lacking adequate theory or methods, or introduces controversial approaches to incumbent theories. Projects that cross-fertilize empirical methods and theoretical insights from social sciences, or interdisciplinary initiatives combining social sciences and humanities, are encouraged. Applications from humanities scholars are also welcome.

Countries of origin: Eligible scholars must be based in Europe. No restrictions for nationality.

• Funding: Up to €67,500 to cover teaching buy-out and associated administrative costs for up to 12 months.
• Additional support for research expenses may be provided on a matched-funding basis.

Purposes: To support independent-minded researchers in developing and presenting original research ideas that explore new approaches and suggest solutions to real-world social problems.

Independent Social Research Foundation (ISRF)

Not specified

Deadlines for the next application cycle are announced on the ISRF website.

Applications must include:

• Research proposal.
• Anonymized bibliography.
• Anonymized Budget outline.
• Anonymized list of publications.
• Anonymized list of previous experience or qualifications

Applicants must confirm institutional awareness and support of their application. It is therefore advisable that your Head of Department be aware of your application before you submit.