Economic research on the returns to R&D investment

UK Research and Innovation, Economic and Social Research Council
Deadline

Funding

Up to £308,000

Deadline

19 November 2026

Location

England

Applications

Deadline: 19 November 2026

Overview

This grant funds economic research into how to measure the returns on research and development investment. UKRI and the Economic and Social Research Council are offering up to £308,000. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for UKRI funding. The deadline to apply is 19 November 2026.

Requirements to check

Who can apply:

academic

Key requirements:

  • Must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UKRI funding

This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.

Who is this for?

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

Regions

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Full details from UK Research and Innovation, Economic and Social Research Council

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 the UKRI Funding Service portal. Check the full eligibility criteria on the UKRI website before applying. Make sure your organisation is eligible for UKRI funding before you start.

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Last updated: 2 October 2026