Who funds Leverhulme Trust?
Unilever plc
The Leverhulme Trust’s shareholding thus became part of Unilever plc. November 1983 saw an evolution in the arrangements for the two charitable objectives.
Is Leverhulme a charity?
Since its foundation in 1925, the Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust has provided grants for the benefits of pharmacists, grocers and commercial travellers and for their families. We provide help with university costs through our undergraduate and postgraduate bursary schemes.
What is a Leverhulme Fellowship?
The Fellowships are intended to assist those at a relatively early stage of their academic careers, and it is hoped that the appointment would lead to a more permanent position for the individual, either within the same or another institution.
Is Leverhulme a Research Council?
The Trust has a strong reputation for funding cross-disciplinary research embracing the sciences, social sciences and the humanities. Leverhulme Research Centres should not duplicate existing activity at a comparable scale, whether in Research Council-funded or university research centres.
What do research grants cover?
Grants typically cover both the direct costs of research—researchers’ and graduate students’ salaries and benefits, any specialized equipment you need to purchase and the cost of promoting your work, for example—and the indirect costs that support research at your institution, such as research space, utilities and …
How do I apply for Leverhulme?
To make an application, please access the Leverhulme Trust Grants Management System. The recommended browser to use is Google Chrome. When completing the application form, please refer to the Application Help Notes.
How much is a typical research grant?
Research Project Grants: Average Funding in Current and Constant Dollars
| Year | Current Dollars | |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $477,786 | [ 2015, 477786, 281153 ] |
| 2016 | $499,221 | [ 2016, 499221, 287509 ] |
| 2017 | $520,429 | [ 2017, 520429, 292124 ] |
| 2018 | $535,239 | [ 2018, 535239, 292581 ] |
How do people get research grants?
Visit your institution’s research office, which may offer grant-writing workshops, successful past applications you can peruse and staff who can offer advice on proposal writing and other grant-procuring know-how. The research office may also have up-to-date information about funding opportunities.