We are happy to provide up to 10 Research Experience Grants to UK-based applicants. These grants are designed to support Early Career Researchers (ECRs) from UK institutions in engaging in joint research activities with a host institution to facilitate learning opportunities and collaborations in the area of HRI research. Applications are now open and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis until the funds are exhausted or the project ends in June 2026. Please read the following guidelines carefully to ensure your application meets all the necessary criteria.
Applicants: You must be an Early Career Researcher (ECR) from a UK institution. ECRs include research students, postdoctoral researchers, and academic staff at an early stage of their careers.
Host Institutions: The grant requires a UK-based higher education institution as a host, but it does not support the host institution financially.
Funding: The maximum award is £1,000. This can be used for travel and subsistence, covering a single, up to one-week stay or a series of shorter visits.
To apply, you will need to provide the following information and documents through our online form:
Personal & Institutional Details: Your name, current institution, and an explanation of how you meet the ECR criteria.
Project Synopsis: A short summary of the project or activity you plan to undertake.
Letters of Support:
A letter from your supervisor or line manager.
A letter from the hosting institution.
Cost Breakdown: An anticipated breakdown of costs, including travel and subsistence. Please note that the grant will not cover equipment or experiment participants.
Agreement to Report: An agreement to submit a short report about your activity within one month of its completion.
Intellectual Property (IP): We recommend that you discuss and agree on IP arrangements with your host institution before beginning any advisory activities. We highly recommend crediting input on papers through co-authorship.
Reimbursement: All expenses will be reimbursed after the completion of your activity. You will be required to submit an expense claim form with supporting receipts. The award covers only pre-approved travel and subsistence costs.