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    GrantsESRC Curiosity-Driven Research Grants for Social Scientists
    Open grant call

    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.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 5 Nov 2026· -58 days agoviaUKRI

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    • Funding
      Not disclosed
      Source did not declare a figure
    • Applications
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Lifecycle

    Open

    Open call — no fixed deadline published. Opened -58 days ago.

    5 November 2026
    Open call · no closing date published

    Brief

    The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) offers funding for curiosity-driven social science research that advances knowledge through ambitious and innovative proposals. This program supports individuals and small research teams (up to four core members) working on projects that push disciplinary, methodological, or conceptual boundaries. Projects can run up to five years with funding available up to £2 million in full economic cost, with ESRC covering 80% of eligible costs. Applicants should have access to institutional research support and be prepared to demonstrate the innovative and ambitious nature of their research proposal.

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    OpenResearch & Innovation🇬🇧United Kingdom

    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
    Research & Innovation🇬🇧United Kingdom

    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
    Research & Innovation🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Early-Stage Environmental Research Funding 2026

    Grants up to £200,000 available for early-stage, high-risk environmental research projects without requiring preliminary data, running for up to two years.

    est.£8,000,000
    Published 10 Sept 2026
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    Publisher
    UK Research and Innovation
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    ukri.org
    Record ID
    esrc-applicant-led-explore-awards
    Sector
    Research & Innovation