
STEG Larger Research Grant Program – 6th Call
The Structural Transformation and Economic Growth (STEG) Programme is inviting applications for its Larger Research Grants (LRGs) for the 6th call. Here are the details:
Focus Areas:
- Data and Measurement: Improving metrics for growth and structural transformation
- Firms and Industrial Policy: Understanding productivity, firm dynamics, and industrial interventions
- Labor and Household-Level Transformation: Examining employment, income, and social mobility
- Agricultural Productivity: Innovations in farming and rural economic development
- Trade and Spatial Frictions: Assessing barriers to trade and regional economic integration
- Public Sector Role: Policies that facilitate structural and economic development
Eligibility:
- Researchers worldwide (Russian institutions excluded due to sanctions)
- Principal Investigators: PhD holders or PhD candidates (with supervisor support letter)
- Co-Investigators: Similar qualifications encouraged
- PhD students may participate with senior collaborators
Funding Details:
- Grant Amount: Up to £100,000 per project
- Eligible Expenses: Research assistance, data collection, teaching buyouts, travel, and exceptional data collection costs
- Project Duration: Intended completion within 24 months
Application Deadline: February 2, 2026
How to Apply:
- Prepare proposal including research objectives, methodology, and expected policy impact
- Address COVID-19 risks and alternative strategies for fieldwork
- Submit application via eligible institutions
This grant supports research that improves understanding of economic growth processes, supports evidence-based policymaking, and enhances global collaboration and knowledge exchange.
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