At a glance
ESRC responsive mode: new investigator grants round two is a national competitive grant from UK Research and Innovation for the research & development sector. Funding is £100K–£350K. Eligible applicants: See the official UKRI opportunity page; eligibility varies by council and call - most require UK-based researchers or organisations. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Apply via the official listing at www.ukri.org.
- Amount
- £100K–£350K
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Open
About this program
Funding opportunity Funding opportunity: ESRC responsive mode: new investigator grants round two Opportunity status: Open Funders: Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Funding type: Grant Award range: £100,000 - £350,000 Publication date: 29 September 2023 Opening date: 29 September 2023 9:00am UK time Closing date: Open - no closing date Last updated: 11 May 2026 - see all updates Start application This opportunity supports researchers at the start of their careers to enable their transition to become independent researchers through gaining experience of managing and leading research projects and teams. It also provides an opportunity for them to support their own skill development, and that of any research staff employed on the grant. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for ESRC funding. Proposals can draw from the wider sciences, but the social sciences mus...
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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