Calling early career researchers (including practice-led) for two days of sparking ideas, discovering new project partners, and developing interdisciplinary funding bids!
26 – 27 March 2025
The British Academy Early Career Researcher Network brings together ECRs across the humanities and social sciences disciplines, regardless of their funding source or background.
Please note that in order to book a ticket to attend this event you must be a member of the British Academy Early Career Researcher Network, unless you have been invited directly by one of the event organisers. To find out if you are eligible to join the Network if you are not already a member, please see our website for more information on eligibility and how to sign up. Any questions, please email ecr_network@thebritishacademy.ac.uk.
For more information and to book see here
To secure your spot in the Sandpit, please complete and submit the following application – note that all participants must commit to attending both full days:
APPLY HERE BY 29 November 2024: https://forms.office.com/e/AQiAsf5Wxn

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