Funding opportunity: Economic research on the returns to R&D investment

Apply for funding to support research that can help develop new measurements of the return on investments in research and development (R&D).

You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funding, however, collaborations with international researchers are strongly encouraged.

The full economic cost (FEC) of your project can be up to £308,000. UKRI will fund 80% of the FEC.

The duration of this award is 24 months. Projects should start no later than 1 April 2027.