ESRC Connect Awards (pilot) (Grant)
Funding
£50,000 – £150,000
Location
England
Applications
Open until 10 June 2026
ESRC Connect Awards provide £50,000 to £150,000 for researchers to connect with others and develop new research areas. You must be based at a UK organisation that can receive ESRC funding. The money helps you scope, seed and grow emerging research fields. This is a pilot programme for academic researchers. The deadline is 10 June 2026. You can use the funding to collaborate with other researchers and explore new areas of inquiry.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be based at UK organisation eligible for ESRC funding
This grant is for academic researchers based at UK organisations eligible for ESRC funding. You should be looking to connect with other researchers to develop new research areas. It is not for businesses or individuals outside of academic institutions.
Sectors
Regions
Apply for funding to connect with other researchers to scope, seed and grow emerging research fields and new areas of inquiry. You must be based at a UK organisation eligible for ESRC funding.
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