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    GrantsEarly-Career Researcher Grants: ESRC Responsive Mode Round Two
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    Early-Career Researcher Grants: ESRC Responsive Mode Round Two

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    ESRC grants up to £350,000 for early-career researchers to develop independence through managing research projects and teams, with social sciences as the primary focus.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 29 Sept 2023· 3 years agoviaUKRI
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    • Applications close
      4 Nov 2026
      8 days left
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

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    8 days left to apply. Opened 3 years ago, closes 4 Nov 2026.

    29 Sept 20234 Nov 2026

    Brief

    This funding opportunity supports early-career researchers in transitioning to independent research leadership by providing experience in managing and leading research projects and teams. Eligible projects must have social sciences representing more than 50% of the research focus. Funding ranges from £100,000 to £350,000 (with ESRC covering 80% of full economic cost), with project durations of up to five years. This is ideal for researchers looking to establish themselves as independent investigators and build their research leadership capabilities.

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    ESRC Grow Awards for Career Development in Social Science Research

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    BAE Systems Spearfish Torpedo Development Contract

    Ministry of Defence direct award contract with BAE Systems for Spearfish torpedo development, valued at £30M over five years with optional extensions through 2035.

    £30,000,000indicativeDefence Equipment and Support
    Published 28 Oct 2026
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    Publisher
    UK Research and Innovation
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    ukri.org
    Record ID
    esrc-responsive-mode-new-investigator-grants-round-two
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    Funding body
    Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
    Sector
    Research & Innovation