Commission a comprehensive 2026 update of the UK battery innovation landscape to inform strategic funding decisions and strengthen UK competitiveness in battery technology and the energy transition.
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Remedial repair and maintenance services required for the UPS power backup system at the LMS MRC facility.
Procurement of PME works and additional metering equipment and installation services.
Year 2 of a 2026-2028 Elsevier Read and Publish agreement providing institutional access to journals and open access publishing support.
Complete toilet facilities refurbishment project at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory requiring strip out and rebuild of WC installations.
Funding up to £280,000 to establish collaborative networks of data professionals sharing knowledge and improving services for social science researchers.
ESRC Grow Awards provide £100,000-£500,000 in funding to help social science researchers advance their careers through skills development, methodological training, and independence-building over 18-60 months.
ESRC Explore Awards fund ambitious, innovative social science research projects up to £2 million for UK-based individuals and small research teams over five years.
Fund research to identify regulatory and institutional conditions that encourage investment and economic growth, particularly in AI and advanced technologies.
