Northern Ireland Election Study 2026 to 2031
Funding
Up to £1,500,000
Location
England
Applications
Rolling (always open)
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 research organisation that can receive ESRC funding. The maximum funding is £1.5 million.
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be based at UK research organisation eligible for ESRC funding
This grant is for researchers at UK universities and research institutions that are eligible for ESRC funding. You need to be able to conduct election studies and political research in Northern Ireland.
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Full details from Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
Apply for the opportunity to run the Northern Ireland Election Study (NIES) between 2026 and 2036, and the funding for the 2027 devolved election and the 2029 UK general election in Northern Ireland.You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) funding.
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