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Apply for funding to connect with other researchers to scope, seed and grow emerging research fields and new areas of inquiry.
This pilot opportunity will support researchers to collaborate on novel, exploratory and high-risk ideas, building the foundations for future research and innovation.
Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) will fund 80% of the project’s full economic cost (FEC). Awards can last up to six months. Projects will be expected to start on 1 October 2026.
This is a pre-announcement and information may change. The funding opportunity will open in April 2026.
