The FRIF is currently closed to new applications but will re-open soon

Please see here for more details on the application process - Guidance Notes (for INFORMATION ONLY)

This fund is available to all academic and research staff within the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. It provides small grants typically between £500 to £1,500 but up to £3,000 is available in exceptional circumstances to support new and innovative early-stage research activities.

Over previous calls, there has been a 64% success rate with 70+ projects receiving support.

Awards Made for Fifth Round of Faculty Research Initiatives Fund (July 2018)

Awards Made for Fourth Round of Faculty Research Initiatives Fund (March 2018)

Awards Made for Third Round of Faculty Research Initiatives Fund (November 2017)

Awards Made for Second Round of Faculty Research Initiatives Fund (May 2017)

Awards Made for First Round of Faculty Research Initiatives Fund (February 2017)