ESRC responsive mode: research grants round two

This opportunity funds researcher-driven basic, applied, and strategic research from any disciplines and on any topics in ESRC's remit. This includes standard research projects, methodological development, large-scale surveys or other infrastructures. Proposals can draw from the wider sciences, as long as the social sciences are more than 50% of the research focus and effort. The funding opportunity supports ambitious and novel proposals addressing new concepts and techniques, as well as those with the potential for significant scientific or societal and economic impact. There are no thematic or methodological priorities; ESRC will fund the highest quality proposals received, regardless of focus or approach. Applications are via the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Funding Service and are assessed on a rolling basis with regular decision points. The full economic cost of projects can range from £350,000 to £1 million, with ESRC funding 80% of the full economic cost. Projects can have a duration of up to five years (60 months).