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ESRC-FAPESP: Working with Brazilian Researchers
Consecutive rounds with opening and closing dates; MoU expires end of 2025. A past deadline of 28 September 2023 was mentioned; check UKRI Funding Service for current open round.
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Details
| Funder | ESRC |
| Budget | £280,000–£800,000 (80% of £350k–£1M FEC) |
| Duration | Up to 5 years (60 months) |
| Consortium | Required — UK project lead + São Paulo-based FAPESP-funded co-lead (International) |
| Application | 2-stage: São Paulo PI submits to FAPESP via SAGe first, then UK lead submits to ESRC via UKRI Funding Service in the same week |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
UK-Brazil collaborative social science research. UK project lead must be at an ESRC-eligible organisation; São Paulo partner must be at a public or non-profit HEI/research org in the State of São Paulo eligible for FAPESP. UK FEC £350k–£1M (80% funded by ESRC). Proposals must be >50% social sciences. No thematic priorities; highest quality funded.
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