At a glance
Economic research on the returns to R&D investment is a national competitive grant from UK Research and Innovation for the research & development sector. Funding is up to £308K. 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 November 19, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.ukri.org.
- Amount
- Up to £308K
- Deadline
- 19 Nov 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Forecasted
About this program
Funding opportunity Funding opportunity: Economic research on the returns to R&D investment Opportunity status: Upcoming Funders: Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Funding type: Grant Total fund: £2,460,000 Maximum award: £308,000 Publication date: 28 August 2026 Opening date: 10 September 2026 9:00am UK time Closing date: 19 November 2026 4:00pm UK time Apply for funding to support research that can help develop new measurements of the return on investments in research and development (R&D). You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funding, however, collaborations with international researchers are strongly encouraged. The full economic cost (FEC) of your project can be up to £308,000. UKRI will fund 80% of the FEC. The duration of this award is 24 months. Projects should start no later than 1 April 2027. Who can apply This...
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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