The iIIRG Networking Grants facilitate research projects where academics join with practitioners to apply for funding to support work which will benefit the field of investigative interviewing.
Successful applicants will be expected to present the findings at the next iIIRG conference in July 2026, in Leuven, Belgium.
To apply please submit a 1000-word proposal outlining the aims of your research, how it will be delivered with timescale, and the practical/theoretical significance of the research by 31. March 2025.
- 3 grants available
- Up to £1500 each
- Facilitate practitioner & academic cooperation to benefit the field of investigative interviewing
- 1000 word proposal
- Opportunity to present at the iIIRG 2026 Conference
- in Leuven, Belgium
Deadline 31 March
Networking Grant Application 2025
Criteria for Academic/Practitioner collaboration grants
Eligibility – Applicants should be members of iIIRG. At least one applicant should be available to present the proposed research at the Conference of iIIRG (July 2026, Leuven, Belgium) and write an article about the project for publication in the iIIRG journal.
Eligible Costs – Eligible costs include any reasonable items deemed essential for the project. Examples of items not eligible for funding include institutional overheads, computer hardware, computer software, publication costs, payment to the applicants. Awards will not be made retrospectively. All costs must be justified.
Assessment process – The applications will be blind-reviewed by at least two members of the Scientific Committee at iIIRG.
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Assessment criteria
(Each one is marked out of 5, where 5 = excellent)
Applications will be judged on the following criteria:
1: Quality – Is the activity well planned, with clear descriptions about the aims of the project, how it will be delivered, and how it will be evaluated?
2: Mutual Benefit – Is it clear how the activity has the potential to benefit the participants, as well as other stakeholders and end-users? How would you rate the practical/theoretical significance of this project? Are potential impacts clearly explained?
3: Relevance – Is the proposed activity relevant to the field of investigative interviewing?
4: Feasibility – Is the proposed activity feasible for the time-frame, and available funds?
5: Sustainability – To what extent does the project and its outcomes have the potential to continue to engage participants (if appropriate), and/or lead to ongoing partnerships or new research?
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