Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), UK Research and Innovation
AI supported research using UKRI social science data (invite only)
This 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.
Deadline14 October 2026
FundingUp to £230,000 · £875,000 total fund — Total fund: £875,000
SummaryThis 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 typesGrant
EligibilityResearch organisations
GeographyUK
SectorsSocial sciences
TechnologyAI
How to applyInvite only
StatusOpen
Project requirements
Deliver innovative AI supported research using UKRI social science data. Must have participated in the AI supported research using UKRI social science data sandpit held in Manchester on 23 to 24 June 2026.
How to apply
Invite only
Sources & page links
Every link captured for this opportunity (2)
- Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), UK Research and Innovation — applyukri.org · official source
- Opportunities – UKRIukri.org · official source