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13 open Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) grants accepting applications right now. Historical giving: 3 grants totaling $1.3M.

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All-time tracked giving
$1.3M
3 grants
Median grant size
$150K
Max: $1.0M

Open Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) grants

  • ESRC Research Grant

    Up to $1.0Mopen

    ESRC Research Grant is a grant from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) that funds substantial, investigator-led social science research p...

    social_sciencepublic_healthmental_healthhealth_disparitieseducation_research

  • ESRC React Awards (pilot): outline

    Up to $100KDeadline: Oct 8, 2026open

    ESRC React Awards (pilot): outline is sponsored by Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). ESRC React Awards (pilot): outline. Funding opportunit...

    social_sciencecommunity_developmentsocial science researcheconomic researchcommunity impact

  • ESRC – Open Research Area (ORA) for the Social Sciences

    open

    ESRC – Open Research Area (ORA) for the Social Sciences is sponsored by Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). Supports international collaborat...

    social_scienceconvergence_researchbasic_researchsocial sciencesai ethics

  • ESRC Responsive Mode: New Investigator Grants Round Two

    open

    ESRC Responsive Mode: New Investigator Grants Round Two is a grant from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) that funds early-career social...

    social_sciencebasic_researchconvergence_researchsocial scienceinvestigator

  • ESRC Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTPs) and Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs)

    open

    ESRC Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTPs) and Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs) is sponsored by Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). The E...

    social_scienceeducation_researchdoctoral trainingpostgraduate fundingeconomic sciences

  • ADR UK Research Fellowships 2025 (RF2025)

    open

    ADR UK Research Fellowships 2025 (RF2025) is sponsored by Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). Funding for projects using ADR England flagship...

    social_sciencedata_scienceadministrative data researchadr england datasetssocial science research

  • Artificial Intelligence in the Economy and Society

    open

    Artificial Intelligence in the Economy and Society is sponsored by Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). Funds research on AI's impact on peopl...

    artificial_intelligenceai_social_goodeconomic_developmentsocial_scienceartificial intelligence

  • ESRC Research Grants

    open

    ESRC Research Grants is sponsored by Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). ESRC research grants support social science research across economic...

    social_sciencebasic_researchconvergence_researchsocial scienceresearch

  • ESRC Responsive Mode: Standard Grant

    open

    ESRC Responsive Mode: Standard Grant is sponsored by Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects a...

    artificial_intelligenceai_social_gooddata_sciencesocial_scienceeconomic_development

  • ESRC PhD Studentships (via Doctoral Training Partnerships/Centres for Doctoral Training)

    open

    ESRC PhD Studentships (via Doctoral Training Partnerships/Centres for Doctoral Training) is sponsored by Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). ...

  • ESRC Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTPs)

    open

    ESRC Doctoral Training Partnerships (DTPs) is sponsored by Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). ESRC is the largest UK funding organisation fo...

    social_scienceeducation_researchdoctoral trainingphd fundingsocial sciences

  • Smart Data Research UK Fellowships (Grant)

    open

    Smart Data Research UK Fellowships (Grant) is sponsored by Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). Fellowships to undertake innovative, impact-fo...

    data_sciencesocial_sciencedesign_researchbasic_researchconvergence_research

  • Research Skills Strategic Leadership Hub

    open

    Research Skills Strategic Leadership Hub is sponsored by Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). Funding to establish a hub for strategic leaders...

    artificial_intelligenceresearch skillsstrategic leadershipresearch capabilitiesresearch training

What Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) funds

Top program areas based on GrantMind's analysis of recent Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) awards:

Social Science

How to apply for Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) grants

Most Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) applications require: an organizational profile with mission and programs, a project proposal aligned with the funder's stated priorities, a project budget, and supporting attachments (IRS determination letter, board list, recent financials). Federal applicants additionally need a SAM.gov UEI and an active Grants.gov account.

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