UK Research and Innovation · AI · Instrument: Grants
ESRC applicant-led: explore awards
ESRC Explore awards support ambitious, curiosity-driven social-science research by individuals or small core teams at eligible UK research organizations. The programme permits a wide range of research approaches, with social science comprising more than half the research effort. Projects can have a full economic cost of £300,000 to £2 million over up to five years, funded at 80%; the call opened November 5, 2026 without a closing date.
Who can apply
- Eligibility · Location · Funding
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Funding classification
- Instrument · Capital form · Allocation method · Selection
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Round history
| Round | Window | Size | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling applications | From November 5, 2026No deadline on file | Not stated | ukri.org |
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