Social Sciences Research Development Fund 2025-26
Social Sciences Research Development Fund (2025-26)
Round 1 of the Social Sciences Research Development Fund is open for researchers in Social Sciences to apply for research projects taking place between 1 January 2026 – 31 July 2026.
How to apply
The 2025-26 Social Sciences Research Development Fund (SS RDF) is now open for applications for activities taking place between 1 January 2026 - 31 July 2026.
Awards of up to £5,000 are available to support researchers (individuals and teams) in the Faculty of Social Sciences to develop strategic and competitive external funding bids. Applications led by and/or including University of Warwick early-career researchers are particularly welcome.
Applications to the SS RDF require Head of Department approval and should be submitted to fss.rdf@warwick.ac.uk by 12pm on Friday 28 November 2025.
Applicants must read the full Terms and Conditions regarding eligibility and eligible costs. Answers to most queries can be found in the terms and conditions, via the links below. If you have any queries about this scheme, please contact fss.rdf@warwick.ac.uk.