Expression of interest: sandpit: AI supported research using UKRI social science data

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
Ongoing

Funding

Up to £875,000

Location

England

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

This is an expression of interest for a two-day workshop on 23-24 June. The workshop will develop ideas for using AI in social science research with UKRI data. You must attend the full workshop to apply for future funding of up to £875,000. The workshop is in-person and runs for two days. After the workshop, you can apply for research funding. This is the first step in a two-stage process. You cannot apply for the main funding without attending the workshop.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

academic

Key requirements:

  • Must attend full two-day workshop on 23-24 June
  • Workshop attendance required to apply for main funding
Who is this for?

This is for researchers interested in using AI for social science research with UKRI data. You must be able to attend a two-day in-person workshop in June. It is not for those who cannot commit to full workshop attendance.

Regions

Full details from Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

Submit an expression of interest to join a two‑day in‑person sandpit on 23 to 24 June that will develop high-level ideas on AI‑supported social science using UKRI data.Full participation in the sandpit is required to apply for future funding on this opportunity.

How to apply

Submit an expression of interest to join the two-day workshop on 23-24 June. Full attendance at the workshop is required to apply for the main funding later.

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Last updated: 5 April 2026