The scheme provides the opportunity to apply for funding for knowledge exchange activities at any stage of the research lifecycle, and is aimed at maximising the impact of social science research outside academia.

The flexibility built into the scheme is intended to encourage applicants to think creatively about knowledge exchange, and applications are welcomed for either a single activity or a combination of activities; be it setting up a network to help inform the development of a research proposal, arranging an academic placement with a voluntary or business organisation, or developing tools such as podcasts and videos aimed at communicating the results of research to non-academic audiences. Some examples of knowledge exchange activities can be found below.

The KE Opportunities Scheme operates using a number of staggered calls per year. The most recent call ended on 14 June 2011 and future call dates will be issued in due course. Previous call documents are provided below for reference. Call opens on 1 September and ends on 27 October 2011.

• Knowledge Exchange Opportunities scheme guidance (PDF, 134Kb)

• Knowledge Exchange Opportunities scheme Je-S guidance (PDF, 214Kb)

• Proposal proforma (Word, 29Kb)

• Knowledge Exchange schemes FAQs (PDF, 124Kb)

Contact

• David Ridley, Senior Knowledge Exchange Manager
  Email: david.ridley@esrc.ac.uk
  Telephone: 01793 413118