ADR UK Academic Lead(s) 2026 to 2031: Data First (MoJ)
Funding
Up to £500,000
Deadline
Check with the funder
Location
England
Applications
Rolling applications
Overview
This grant funds Academic Lead positions for the Ministry of Justice Data First programme from 2026 to 2031. You can get up to £500,000 to lead innovative research across the justice system. You must be based at a UK research organisation that can receive ESRC funding. The role involves facilitating and delivering new research using justice data. This is a leadership position for academics working on justice system research. The funding covers a 5-year period. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be based at UK research organisation eligible for ESRC funding
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
This grant is for academics at UK research organisations that are eligible for ESRC funding. You need to be able to lead research programmes and work with Ministry of Justice data. This is not for businesses or charities.
Regions
No published award history for Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). Some funders do not publish their grants data.
Full details from Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
Apply for funding to become an Academic Lead(s) for the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) Data First programme to facilitate and deliver new and innovative research across the justice system.You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for ESRC funding.
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