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Doctoral focal award plus: innovating in data-driven research

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.

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Funding: £5,850,000
Location: United Kingdom
Deadline: 14 October 2026, 4:00 PM
Provider: UKRI

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Funding organisation: Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
Location: United Kingdom
Opens: 8 July 2026, 9:00 AM
Closes: 14 October 2026, 4:00 PM
Requirement: 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.
Funders: Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

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