Doctoral focal award plus: innovating in data-driven research (Grant)

We are commissioning one doctoral focal award plus to develop a cadre of social scientists from doctoral studentships and across career stages with the skills needed to use data-driven research approaches in innovative ways. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for ESRC funding. Location: National Funding organisation: UK Research and Innovation, Economic and Social Research Council Who can apply: Public Sector, Non-profit, Private Sector How much you can get: From £1 to £5.85 million Total size of grant scheme: £5.85 million Opening date: 8 July 2026, 9:00am Closing date: 14 October 2026, 4:00pm