The ESRC, Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, and the Department for Communities and Local Government are inviting proposals for a What Works Centre, addressing the Local Economic Growth policy arena.
Applications may be made for up to £3.75 million (at 100 per cent fEC) for a period of up to three years. The scheme is open to all staff at research organisations eligible for Research Council Funding.
The aim of the Centre is to provide synthesis, evaluation and communication of the evidence base in support of policy implementation in the local economic growth arena. The primary customers for the outputs of the Centre will be decision makers and practitioners working in, and with, local economic partnerships, cities and local authorities, using evidence to ensure the best results for their localities.
Workshop for potential bidders
The funding partners will be hosting a workshop for potential bidders on 18 March 2013 at the BIS Conference Centre, 1 Victoria Street, London SW1.
This will provide an opportunity for potential bidders to learn more about the expectations of the funding partners, and to meet with other organisations with interests in areas covered by this call for proposals. Attendance at the workshop is not mandatory for a proposal to be accepted, however the partners believe it will offer opportunities to build stronger proposals.
Admittance to the workshop is by pre-registration only. To request a place please email your details to whatworks@esrc.ac.uk no later than 17.00 on 13 March 2013.
The deadline for submission of full proposals is 16.00 on 25 April 2013.
For further information please contact externalprojects@staffs.ac.uk
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