Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

est.£5,850,000Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

Doctoral Training Award for Data-Driven Social Science Research

UK research organisations can apply for up to £5.85 million to deliver doctoral and capacity-building training in innovative data-driven social science research methods.

Published 8 Jul 2026

est.£1,500,000Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

ESRC React Awards: Rapid Funding for Policy-Relevant Research

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.

Published 7 Apr 2026

OpenResearch & InnovationUnited Kingdom

UK-Brazil Collaborative Social Science Research Funding

Collaborative funding up to £1 million for UK and Brazilian social science researchers, with ESRC providing 80% support and FAPESP matched funding.

OpenResearch & InnovationUnited Kingdom

UK-US Joint Social Science Research Funding (ESRC-NSF Round 2)

Joint UK-US funding opportunity for social science research teams, offering £350,000-£1,000,000 over five years through ESRC and NSF-SBE partnership.

Early Career Research Grants - ESRC Responsive Mode Round 2

ESRC grants of £100,000-£350,000 (80% funded) supporting early career researchers to lead independent research projects for up to 5 years.

ESRC Responsive Mode Research Grants - Round 2

ESRC is offering £280,000 to £800,000 in funding for researcher-driven social sciences research projects across all disciplines, covering basic, applied, and strategic research.

ESRC Secondary Data Analysis Funding (Round 2)

ESRC is funding UK-based researchers to conduct secondary data analysis projects in social and economic sciences, with awards up to £300,000 for projects lasting up to 24 months.

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UK-Luxembourg Collaborative Social Science Research Funding (Round 2)

ESRC is funding collaborative social science research between UK and Luxembourg researchers, with grants up to £1 million over five years.