Apply for funding to connect with other researchers to scope, seed and grow emerging research fields and new areas of inquiry.
You must be based at a UK organisation eligible for ESRC funding.
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Search and filter this listApply for responsive funding to generate time-critical research to support UK policymakers or frontline practitioners in public services.
You must be based at a UK organisation eligible for ESRC funding and have a confirmed public sector organisation partner who will use project outputs.
Apply for funding to deliver a doctoral focal award in environmental evidence synthesis.
Applications should be led by organisations eligible for UKRI funding.
A notification of intent must be completed by 27 May 2026 4:00pm UK time.
Apply for funding to develop, validate, and critique novel scientometric indicators for use in research assessment and in metascience research.
You must be invited to apply for this funding opportunity.
We expect to fund up to £3 million at 80% full economic cost (FEC).
Apply for funding to improve understanding of the relationship between gambling and video games and produce insights to inform policy and regulation, support interventions, and promote safe and responsible video games.
You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UKRI funding.
Apply for funding that deepens understanding or supports solutions for the prevention and treatment of gambling-related harms.
To lead an application, you must be based at a research organisation eligible for UKRI funding.