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ESRC responsive mode: new investigator grants round two

This opportunity funds new researchers at the start of their careers to support them to become independent researchers through gaining experience of managing and leading research projects and teams. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for ESRC funding.

Published opportunity

Funding
Amount varies or is not published
Location
United Kingdom
Deadline
4 November 2026, 4:00 PM
Provider
UKRI
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Published criteria

Who this opportunity is for.

Funding organisation
Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
Location
United Kingdom
Opens
29 September 2023, 9:00 AM
Closes
4 November 2026, 4:00 PM
Requirement
This opportunity funds new researchers at the start of their careers to support them to become independent researchers through gaining experience of managing and leading research projects and teams. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for ESRC funding.
Funders
Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

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