The Language Sciences Incubator Fund is a small projects fund to foster innovative and interdisciplinary research in the language sciences.
Proposals are evaluated by a review panel. Priority will be given to those which:
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Promote interdisciplinary exchange and collaboration
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Address emerging themes
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Develop novel methodological approaches or tools
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Are likely to lead to the development of further research grant proposals.
Eligibility
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The lead applicant must be a full member of the University of Cambridge for the duration of the project, but external collaborators may be included.
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Each proposal should be submitted by co-applicants from at least 2 different research groups.
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Postdoctoral researchers are eligible in principle but should check with their department before applying. Applications should include a supporting letter from your research supervisor (where applicable).
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PIs who are outside the Faculty of Modern & Medieval Languages & Linguistics should notify their finance administrator of their application. Management of the budget will usually be delegated to the host institution.
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Travel costs and workshops/events will not be funded under this scheme.
Conditions of funding
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Projects funded in February 2023 should commence by 1 July 2023 and complete by 30 June 2024 latest.
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A brief report (template provided) must be submitted on completion of the project.
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Successful applicants will be required to present their research at the next Language Sciences Annual Symposium following completion of their project.
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Financial support from Cambridge Language Sciences should be acknowledged in any outputs from a grant under this scheme.
NOTE: Employment of research assistants usually needs to be done through the University's Temporary Employment Service (TES). Please seek HR advice before including personnel costs as part of a proposal.