Grant

ESRC applicant-led: explore awards (Grant)

Offered by UK Research and Innovation, Economic and Social Research Council

Funding

£300k – £2m

Deadline

23 October 2029

Region

UK-wide

Sector

Professional Services

About this grant

Apply for funding to advance knowledge through ambitious, curiosity-driven social science. Explore awards support individuals or small teams to pursue bold, novel ideas within ESRC’s remit that advance knowledge. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for ESRC funding. There is no limit on the value of the grant, the value specified within the summary page is an example.

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