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Economic research on the returns to R&D investment

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
Ongoing

Funding

Up to £2,460,000

Location

England

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

This grant funds economic research into how to measure the returns on research and development (R&D) investment. The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) is offering up to £2,460,000 in total funding. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for UKRI funding. The work should help develop new ways to measure what R&D investment actually delivers.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

academic

Key requirements:

  • Must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UKRI funding
  • Research must focus on measuring returns to R&D investment
Who is this for?

This grant is for researchers based at UK universities or research institutes that are eligible for UKRI funding. It is aimed at economists and social scientists working on R&D measurement and productivity. It is not for businesses, charities, or individuals outside of eligible research organisations.

Sectors

Professional & Scientific Services

Regions

England

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Full details from Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

Apply for funding to support research that can help develop new measurements of the return on investments in research and development (R&D).You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UKRI funding.

How to apply

You apply through UKRI's funding systems as an eligible UK research organisation. Check the ESRC website for full application guidance and any specific portal requirements.

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Last updated: 2 September 2026