At a glance
AI supported research using UKRI social science data (invite only) is a national competitive grant from UK Research and Innovation for the research & development sector. Funding is £230K–£875K. Eligible applicants: See the official UKRI opportunity page; eligibility varies by council and call - most require UK-based researchers or organisations. The application deadline is October 14, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.ukri.org.
- Amount
- £230K–£875K
- Deadline
- 14 Oct 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Open
About this program
Funding opportunity Funding opportunity: AI supported research using UKRI social science data (invite only) Opportunity status: Upcoming Funders: Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) , UK Research and Innovation Funding type: Grant Total fund: £875,000 Maximum award: £230,000 Publication date: 18 August 2026 Opening date: 24 August 2026 9:00am UK time Closing date: 14 October 2026 4:00pm UK time Apply for funding to deliver innovative AI supported research using UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) social science data. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UKRI funding. This funding opportunity is invite only. Project leads must have participated in the AI supported research using UKRI social science data sandpit held in Manchester on 23 to 24 June 2026 to be eligible to apply. The full economic cost (FEC) of your project can be up to £230,000. UKRI will fund 8...
Who can apply
See the official UKRI opportunity page; eligibility varies by council and call - most require UK-based researchers or organisations.
How to apply
Apply through the UKRI Funding Service as directed on the official opportunity page linked below.
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