Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Grants
ESRC funds economic and social research through UKRI. Grants are held by universities and independent research institutes, and applications come from academic investigators rather than from organisations wanting to fund their own work. Charities and public bodies usually take part as partners on a project.
Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) has 14 open funds listed here, none of them with a fixed deadline.
Checked daily. Last updated 16 July 2026.
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UK National Coordinator and survey data collection for the European Social Survey, Round 13 and 14
Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
This grant funds the UK National Coordinator role for the European Social Survey. You will deliver data collection for Round 13 and 14. The funding is up to £2,310,000. You must be based at a UK resea
Northern Ireland Election Study 2026 to 2031
Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
This grant funds the Northern Ireland Election Study from 2026 to 2031. It covers research on the 2027 devolved election and 2029 UK general election in Northern Ireland. You must be based at a UK res
Pre-announcement: ESRC Connect Awards: pilot
Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
The Economic and Social Research Council offers Connect Awards to help researchers connect with others to develop new research areas. You must be based at a UK organisation that can receive ESRC fundi
See all 2 rounds of ESRC Connect AwardsADR UK Academic Lead(s) 2026 to 2031: Data First (MoJ)
Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
This grant funds Academic Lead positions for the Ministry of Justice Data First programme from 2026 to 2031. You can get up to £500,000 to lead innovative research across the justice system. You must
Pre-announcement: ESRC React Awards (pilot)
Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
The ESRC React Awards provide up to £1.5 million for urgent research that helps UK policymakers and frontline services. You must work at a UK organisation that can receive ESRC funding. You need a con
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ESRC Connect Awards (pilot)
Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
ESRC Connect Awards provide funding to help researchers work together on new research areas. You can get money to explore emerging research fields and develop new ideas with other researchers. The fun
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Create free accountADR UK Academic Lead 2026 to 2031: Better Economic Data (HMRC/DWP)
Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
This grant offers up to £2 million for an Academic Lead role from 2026 to 2031. You will work with the Department for Work and Pensions and HMRC to improve economic data. The role runs for 5 years in
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Frequently asked questions about Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) funding
How many Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) grants are open right now?+
14 grants from Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) are open on GrantMatch today, none of them with a fixed deadline. The list is checked daily.
How do I apply for Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) funding?+
Each grant on this page links to the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) application page for that fund. Read the funder's own eligibility criteria before you start, since terms differ between funds.