ADR UK Academic Lead(s) 2026 to 2031: Data First (MoJ) (Grant)
Funding
Up to £500,000
Location
England
Applications
Open until 21 May 2026
This grant offers up to £500,000 to become an Academic Lead for the Ministry of Justice Data First programme. You will facilitate and deliver new research across the justice system from 2026 to 2031. You must be based at a UK research organisation that can receive ESRC funding. The deadline is 21 May 2026. This is a leadership role for academic researchers working on justice system data and research.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be based at UK research organisation eligible for ESRC funding
This grant is for academic researchers at UK universities or research institutions eligible for ESRC funding. You need expertise in justice system research and data analysis. This is not for businesses, charities, or individual researchers without institutional backing.
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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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