This project aims to foster deep collaboration between Cornell University and QMUL through a large-scale, interdisciplinary research grant application for the UKRI-SBE Lead Agency Opportunity. Building on existing academic partnerships between Cornell and QMUL, the project will focus on organizing an in-person workshop at Cornell University, involving key faculty members from both institutions. The workshop will finalize the grant writing process for a collaborative research proposal aimed at securing external funding from UKRI and the National Science Foundation’s Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences Directorate (NSF/SBE).

The proposed project will support travel expenses for additional QMUL faculty members, to participate in this workshop. It will also provide funding for an external grant writing consultant, who will offer expert guidance on crafting a competitive proposal that meets the rigorous standards of UKRI and NSF funding bodies.

This workshop is a critical step in finalizing a comprehensive and competitive grant application, allowing faculty to brainstorm, review drafts, and ensure alignment across institutions. The resulting proposal will address the consequences of fragmented governance for addressing social and health outcomes related to people experiencing homelessness with migrant status in the UK and US.