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Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), UK Research and Innovation
AI supported research using UKRI social science data (invite only)
Deadline14 October 2026FundingUp to £230,000 · £875,000 total fund — Total fund: £875,000SummaryThis invite-only funding is for UK research organisations eligible for UKRI funding. It supports innovative AI supported research using UKRI social science data. Applicants must have participated in a specific sandpit event. The total fund is £875,000 with a maximum award of £230,000.Funding typesGrantEligibilityResearch organisationsGeographyUKSectorsSocial sciencesTechnologyAIHow to applyInvite onlyStatusOpenLinks & sources (2)
- Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), UK Research and Innovation — applyukri.org · official source
- Opportunities – UKRIukri.org · official source
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Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC)
UKRI Translation: BBSRC Proof of Concept 2026
Deadline14 October 2026Funding£100,000 – £800,000 · £3,000,000 total fund — £3,000,000SummaryThis funding supports the translation of bioscience research into innovations such as products, services, and solutions that generate real-world economic, societal, and environmental impact. Applicants must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for BBSRC funding. The total fund is £3,000,000, with awards ranging from £100,000 to £800,000.Funding typesGrantEligibilityResearch organisations eligible for BBSRC fundingGeographyUKSectorsBioscienceStatusOpenLinks & sources (3)
- Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) — applyukri.org · official source
- Opportunities – UKRIukri.org · official source
- UKRI Translation: BBSRC Proof of Concept 2026 — application pagefunding-service.ukri.org · official source