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Funding opportunities

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Funding call – effectiveness of interventions to prevent modern slavery

The Modern Slavery and Human Rights Policy and Evidence Centre (Modern Slavery and Human Rights PEC) has issued a funding call for research into effective approaches to preventing of modern slavery. In this funding call, they are looking for projects that can evidence the effectiveness of interventions which seek to prevent harm before it occurs/early prevention and interventions to prevent re-trafficking.

A maximum budget of £100,000 at 100% full economic cost (FEC) is allocated per project for these projects. Modern Slavery and Human Rights PEC expects to fund up to two projects for this work, one with a focus on interventions that look to prevent harm before/early and a second that looks to prevent re-exploitation. Closes 11th November 2024.

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Defra – Research and Development Fellowship Programme 2025/26

Defra – Research and Development Fellowship Programme 2025/26
Defra have launched the 2025/26 R&D Fellowship Programme. Aimed at early to mid-career scientists who would like to experience working within a government department at the Policy-Science interface. Closes 4th November 2024.

If you would like to find out more, Defra are running a live Q&A on Thursday 17th October 2024 chaired by Defra’s Deputy Chief Scientific Adviser, Dr Justine Bejta, she will be joined by Defra’s Chief Scientific Adviser, Professor Gideon Henderson and several early to mid-career scientists. Register for the webinar here.

For all enquiries, please contact the coordinating team at: ExternalAdvice@defra.gov.uk

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EPIC Futures Policy Commissioning Call

The EPIC Futures Policy Commissioning Call is seeking proposals to examine a range of thematic issues related to economic activity and topics which have relevance for the NI skills and employability landscape.

The overall aim of this commissioning call is to build a robust evidence base exploring key themes that can contribute towards a more inclusive and sustainable labour market in Northern Ireland. Closes Monday 18th November 2024, 12pm.

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Policy engagement opportunities

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British Academy – Innovation Fellowships Scheme 2024-25 – Route B: Policy-Led

The British Academy Innovation Fellowships scheme will provide funding and support for established early-career and mid-career researchers in the Humanities and Social Sciences to partner with organisations and business in the creative, cultural, public, private and policy sectors, to address challenges that require innovative approaches and solutions. Closes 27 November 2024.

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University of London – Policy Fellow

The University of London, together with the Greater London Authority, are seeking a Policy Fellow through the London Research and Policy Partnership (LRaPP) to lead student research projects connecting academia with real-world policy. This 6-month role will focus on embedding students in research-policy partnerships across London, working with policy organisations like the Greater London Authority (GLA) and London Councils. The Fellow will map current opportunities for student engagement in policy, identify best practices, and develop strategies to apply and enhance students’ skills. For any queries please contact Aiysha Qureshi (aiysha.qureshi@london.ac.uk). Closes 20th October.

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Consultations & Inquiries

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  • Share your experiences and views of framework legislation

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    Deadline: Thursday 31 October 2024

  • Summary guidance on rail open access applications

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    Deadline: Friday 1 November 2024

  • Capacity Market: new technologies 2024

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    Deadline: Friday 1 November 2024

  • UK-EU implementation review of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement

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    Deadline: Friday 1 November 2024

  • Fuel Poverty in Wales

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    Deadline: Monday 4 November 2024

  • Consultation on guidance on towing requirements for offshore floating structures (excluding oil and gas infrastructure)

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    Deadline: Friday 8 November 2024

  • Open access restriction at Hulne Park (3): how to comment

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    11:59pm

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    Deadline: Friday 8 November 2024

  • Periodic review of HS1 Ltd 2024: draft determination

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    5pm

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    Deadline: Monday 11 November 2024

  • New guidance on the final price adjustment

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    Deadline: Thursday 14 November 2024

  • Scotland’s City Region and Regional Growth Deals – your experience of the deals and views on their impact

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    Deadline: Thursday 14 November 2024

  • Regulating Third-Party Intermediaries (TPIs) in the retail energy market

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    Deadline: Friday 15 November 2024

  • Consultation on the proposed rate per loan for the 2023 to 2024 Public Lending Right scheme year

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    5pm

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    Deadline: Sunday 17 November 2024

  • The Occupational Pension Schemes (Collective Money Purchase Schemes) (Extension to Unconnected Multiple Employer Schemes and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2025

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    11:59pm

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    Deadline: Tuesday 19 November 2024

  • The Occupational Pension Schemes (Collective Money Purchase Schemes) (Extension to Unconnected Multiple Employer Schemes and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2025

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    11:59pm

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    Deadline: Tuesday 19 November 2024

  • Joint Fisheries Statement: proposed amendments to Annex A

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    11:59pm

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    Deadline: Thursday 21 November 2024

  • Invest 2035: the UK’s modern industrial strategy

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    Deadline: Sunday 24 November 2024

  • Invest 2035: the UK’s modern industrial strategy

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    Deadline: Sunday 24 November 2024

  • Invest 2035: the UK’s modern industrial strategy

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    Deadline: Sunday 24 November 2024

  • AI and the Welsh Economy

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    Deadline: Thursday 28 November 2024

  • Welsh Government Draft Budget 2025-26

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    Deadline: Friday 29 November 2024