Pre-announcement: ESRC React Awards (pilot)

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 confirmed public sector partner who will use your research findings. This is responsive funding for time-critical research projects. The funding helps generate evidence to support government departments, councils, and public services. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis. This is a pilot programme so details may change. You must demonstrate how your research will directly help public sector decision-making.

This is for researchers at UK universities and research organisations eligible for ESRC funding. You must have a confirmed partnership with a government department, council, or other public sector body. Your research must address urgent policy questions that frontline services need answered quickly.