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    GrantsESRC React Awards: Rapid Funding for Policy-Relevant Research
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    ESRC React Awards: Rapid Funding for Policy-Relevant Research

    Applications close
    24d
    8 Oct 2026 · in 24 days

    Fast-track ESRC funding of £50,000-£100,000 for urgent, policy-focused research projects completed within six months in partnership with UK public sector organisations.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 7 Apr 2026· 5 months agoviaUKRI
    Applications close
    24d
    8 Oct 2026 · in 24 days

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    • Funding
      est.£1,500,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Applications close
      8 Oct 2026
      24 days left
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Lifecycle

    Open

    24 days left to apply. Opened 5 months ago, closes 8 Oct 2026.

    7 Apr 2026Today8 Oct 2026

    Brief

    This pilot funding programme from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) provides responsive grants to support urgent, time-critical research that directly benefits UK policymakers and frontline public service practitioners. Eligible projects must address immediate policy or practice needs and produce actionable research findings within a short timeframe. Funding ranges from £50,000 to £100,000 at 80% Full Economic Cost (FEC), with projects limited to six months duration. All applications must demonstrate partnership with at least one UK public sector organisation (such as government departments, local authorities, NHS trusts, or other public agencies) to ensure research relevance and implementation potential. This is an ideal opportunity for research teams seeking to rapidly mobilise expertise to address pressing challenges in public policy and service delivery.

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    ESRC Grow Awards for Researchers at Career Transition Points

    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.

    Published 5 Nov 2026
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    ESRC Curiosity-Driven Research Grants for Social Scientists

    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.

    Published 5 Nov 2026
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    Experimental Medicine Studies on Gambling Disorder Mechanisms

    Funding for independent academic research using experimental medicine approaches to investigate the causal mechanisms of gambling disorder in human subjects.

    est.£10,000,000
    Published 8 Oct 2026
    Research & Innovation🇬🇧United Kingdom

    MRC Centre of Research Excellence Funding - Round 5 Outline Applications

    Apply for up to £26.25 million in MRC funding over 14 years to establish a centre of research excellence addressing complex health challenges.

    est.£50,000,000
    Published 1 Oct 2026
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    Publisher
    UK Research and Innovation
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    ukri.org
    Record ID
    esrc-react-awards-pilot
    ES
    Funding body
    Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
    Sector
    Research & Innovation