Launch of our community research fund

Invitations for applications are now open for members of the Research Network to bid for funding up to a maximum of £15,000 for projects which involve the co-design and co-production of research with community groups around the legacy of the First World War.

Eligibility

The lead applicant must be an academic member of the Voices of War & Peace Research Network based in a recognised UK academic institution (a university or Independent Research Organisation).

The community group must have received a grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund or be involved in an HLF project
OR the community group may be one who for reasons of principle would not seek financial support from the HLF.

Timetable

There is a total of £150,000 available to support projects. This call is an open one and up to £50,000 will be allocated in each of the three stages. Any unallocated funds will be carried over to the next round.

Decision dates are:

27 April 2015 (please send applications by midday on April 20)

17 September 2015 (please send applications by midday on 7 September)

14 January 2016 (please send applications by midday on 7 January)

Application

Completed applications and informal queries should be sent to Nicola Gauld, Coordinator of Voices of War & Peace: n.gauld@bham.ac.uk

Download the vwp-research-fund-application-form

Download the vwp-research-fund-assessment-criteria