The duration of a new investigator grant should be determined by what the research project needs and the case supporting the transition to independence. New investigator grants do not normally last for less than three years because it is unlikely the transition to independence could be achieved in that time.
There is no limit to the funding you can apply for. Your application must be for an amount that:
- is appropriate to the project
- you can justify in order to deliver the objectives of the proposed research
We will fund 80% of the full economic cost and 100% of permitted exceptions.
Find out more about full economic costing.
Guidance on the costs you can and can’t request funding for can be found in the relevant funding opportunity.
To enable new investigator applicants to combine their research project with other activities, applicants are expected to request funding for up to 50% of their contracted working time, as determined by the project. If you want to spend more than 50% of your working time on the project, a strong scientific justification must be provided.
The remaining time and salary not funded by the new investigator grant must be supported by the host organisation.
The salary requested should be in line with the research organisation’s usual new investigator levels.