At a glance
ESRC React Awards (pilot): outline is a national competitive grant from UK Research and Innovation for the research & development sector. Funding is £50K–£100K. 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 8, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.ukri.org.
- Amount
- £50K–£100K
- Deadline
- Oct 8, 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Open
About this program
Funding opportunity Funding opportunity: ESRC React Awards (pilot): outline Opportunity status: Open Funders: Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Funding type: Grant Total fund: £1,500,000 Award range: £50,000 - £100,000 Publication date: 7 April 2026 Opening date: 7 April 2026 9:00am UK time Closing date: 8 October 2026 4:00pm UK time Last updated: 11 May 2026 - see all updates Start application Apply for responsive funding to generate time-critical research to support UK policymakers or frontline practitioners in public services. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) funding and have a confirmed partnership with at least one public sector organisation that can action your outputs within six months. ESRC will fund 80% of the project’s full economic cost (FEC). Awards can last up to six months and must start withi...
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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