Funding Round Four (FR4)

This round of funding this will support larger studies linked to the key thematic areas. Applications will not be allowed from single departments and there is an expectation that large projects will have multiple departments contributing (this will depend on the size of the study but typically at least 3 School members). An ‘opt in’ model is encouraged if departments have relevant expertise. As with the other funding streams external partnerships are permitted with funding for co-applicant time supported.

Timeline for NSPCR SPRC IV FR4 applications

Funding Round	4-IV
Stream	3
Type	Larger cross School collaborative research
Allocation	£1,625,000
Launch	01 November 2021
Closing date	31 January 2022
Board/Funding Panel meeting date	TBA
Outcome communicated and if successful, award letters issued	28 February 2022
Awards may start from	01 April 2022
Awards must end by	31 March 2025
Project duration	Up to 36 months

Costings Timeline

Date	Milestone
1st December	Deadline - to submit rough costings for applications for this round to JM (please also note that if you have costings prepared earlier than this date, you can submit before this deadline, especially if leading)
1st - 20th December	JM/BP to create costings on Worktribe and make any necessary amendments/recommendations. Contact the PI’s if applicable and other institutions for costs
24^th Dec – 3^rd Jan 22	UCL SHUT
4^th Jan – 20^th Jan	JM to finalise costings with PI’s
21st Jan	Deadline - Worktribe costings to be submitted for approval.
31^st Jan	Final submission of applications to SPCR

Application Process

An application comprises of:

For further guidance on this funding round, please see the guidance notes.