Fund up to three 1-year research projects investigating the impacts of the UK's National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage, with budgets up to £60,000 per project and results due by September 2027.
Tender closed on 1 Sept 2026. Awaiting award.
Commission research to survey low-paid workers' experiences and views across two waves in 2026-2027 to inform National Living Wage policy decisions.
Secure funding of up to £100,000 to lead a 2-year research project investigating the impacts of the UK's National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage on workers, businesses, and the economy.
ESRC Grow Awards provide £100,000-£500,000 in funding to support UK researchers building new capabilities, changing disciplines, or establishing independence during key career transitions.
ESRC funds curiosity-driven social science research projects led by individuals or small teams, offering up to £2 million (80% funded) for ambitious proposals lasting up to five years.
Nine-week online programme offering up to £2,500 for NERC researchers to explore commercial applications of climate adaptation research using lean startup methods.
Funding for independent academic research using experimental medicine approaches to investigate the causal mechanisms of gambling disorder in human subjects.
