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ESRC Connect Awards (Pilot)

Offers exploratory funding pathways for high-risk social science ideas that build foundations for larger future projects.

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Connect Awards fund novel, exploratory, and high-risk ideas that build foundations for future social science research. Activities can include networking, seminars, workshops, knowledge exchange, and initial data collection. Primary focus must be social sciences; interdisciplinary partnerships are encouraged. The total pilot fund is £3,000,000, with awards between £50,000 and £150,000 at 80% FEC. P…

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Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Last verified: 31 May 2026Source: www.ukri.org