UK grant · UK Research and Innovation, Economic and Social Research Council
Economic research on the returns to R&D investment (Grant)
Up to £308,000 Closes 19 November 2026
Official listing and how to apply
Source: Find a Grant (GOV.UK) · Last checked
Key facts
| Funder | UK Research and Innovation, Economic and Social Research Council |
|---|---|
| Amount per award | Up to £308,000 |
| Total funding available | £2,460,000 |
| Opens | 10 September 2026 |
| Closes | 19 November 2026 (9 days left) |
| Who can apply | Businesses, Public sector and councils, Charities and non-profits |
| Applicant types listed | Public Sector; Non-profit; Private Sector |
| Nation or region | National |
| Status | Open |
| Source | Find a Grant (GOV.UK) |
| Last checked | 10 November 2026 |
About this grant
Summary from the official listing on Find a Grant (GOV.UK):
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.
Eligibility
This opportunity is open to organisations with standard eligibility. Check if your organisation is eligible.
International researchers
As UKRI is a lead funder for this funding opportunity, international researchers can apply as ‘project co-lead (international)’. You should include all other international collaborators (or UK partners not based at approved organisations) as project partners.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to achieving equality of opportunity for all funding applicants. We encourage applications from a diverse range of researchers.
We support people to work in a way that suits their personal circumstances. This includes:
- career breaks
- support for people with caring responsibilities
- flexible working
- alternative working patterns
UKRI can offer disability and accessibility support for UKRI applicants and grant holders during the application and assessment process.
Remit
If you are unsure whether your proposed research falls within the remit of this funding opportunity, email a brief summary to EconomicROI@esrc.ukri.org and we will get back to you.
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