Fellowship Programme
INCLUDE+ is funding an ambitious, international fellowship programme throughout the life of the project (2022-27). This is a flexible co-designed programme between a host organisation, the visiting ‘fellow’ and our Fellowship Lead within INCLUDE+.
How long is a fellowship?
The Fellowships can last 6 months, but we recognise that the nature and duration of fellowships will depend on the projects undertaken.
Where can the fellowship be based?
Fellowships might have periods of intense in-person activities, and longer periods of remote collaborations. They might need to be wholly remote or in-person.
Eligible costs
Each fellowship will receive up to £25,000, which will include all costs. Costs that can be included are:
- Travel
- Subsistence
- Accommodation
- Staff time (for the Fellow but also for any other individuals who will support the work). For non-salaried staff, please refer to the NIHR payment guidance for researchers and professionals). In keeping with these NIHR guidelines, Consultant or day-rate costs for self-employed researchers are capped at £300 per day unless a clear and evidenced rationale is offered otherwise.
- Costs for covering absence (i.e. in the case of a secondment)
- Hosting costs
Additional funds for caring responsibilities can be applied for.
This is not an exhaustive but rather, indicative, list of eligible resources. If you have any questions about costing eligibility, please contact Rosie Wilkinson (r.h.wilkinson@leeds.ac.uk).
Who can apply?
At present, our Fellowships programme is curated to address gaps within the INCLUDE+ programme. Because of this we do not currently have an open call but prospective Fellows and Host organisations are welcome to get in touch with ideas for our Management Group to consider. We are very keen to support cross-sector fellowships between the third sector, public sector and industry, and internationally. We can fund non-UK organisations, and this is available for all sectors.
How do I apply?
We have a template to fill in to design the Fellowship.
Support for Application:
We have additional funds of up to £2000 to help develop the fellowships.
Who to Contact:
Ysabel Gerrard: y.gerrard@sheffield.ac.uk
Rosie Wilkinson: r.h.wilkinson@leeds.ac.uk
Helen Thornham: h.thornham@leeds.ac.uk
Research Programme
Between 2022-2027, INCLUDE+ will be funding research projects up to £50k. Between 2023-2026 we will fund 3x £50k projects as well as smaller projects of between £5-25k.
All of these projects will focus on issues of digital inequality and inclusion. To make sure you are kept informed when the calls are issued, email Rosie Wilkinson to be added to our contacts list.