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ESRC Responsive Mode: Research Grants

Offers competitive opportunities for social science teams to pursue policy-relevant inquiries through institution-led applications in the United Kingdom.

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ESRC Responsive Mode Research Grants fund basic, applied, and strategic research across the full ESRC remit — any social science topic, methodology, or discipline. Projects must have social sciences representing more than 50% of effort. Award range is £350,000 to £1,000,000 at full economic cost (FEC), with ESRC funding 80% and the host institution covering the remaining 20%. Duration is up to fiv…

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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