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Administrative Data Research - Scotland (ADR Scotland)

Tue, 24 Sep 2019 16:04:33 GMT

ESRC-GO Science Areas of Research Interest (ARI) Fellowships

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 09:14:30 GMT

ESRC and the Government Office for Science (GO Science) wish to appoint two Areas of Research Interest (ARI) Fellowships, for one year (with the potential to extend to two years), starting as soon as feasible from mid October 2019.

Policy Internships Scheme

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 23:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce that the 2019/20 call for the UKRI Policy Internships Scheme is now open. The Scheme provides the opportunity for doctoral students funded by the research councils of UK Research and Innovation to work for three months in one of a selected group of highly influential policy organisations.

Funding opportunities

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 23:00:00 GMT

We provide a range of funding opportunities to enable individuals and groups to pursue world-class research. Learn about our research priorities.

We post all funding opportunities on our Twitter account and you can also keep up-to-date using #esrcfunding.

Prime Minister announces cutting-edge modern slavery research centre

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 23:00:00 GMT

A new research centre will focus on prevention, victim recovery, supply chains and law enforcement to help put an end to modern slavery.

Safeguarding elections and strengthening accountability in new democracies

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 23:00:00 GMT

Research on legislatures and political parties has strengthened practice towards over 30 developing countries worldwide, while findings on vote manipulation are helping the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and other organisations to safeguard elections.

Research underpins new minimum age of criminal responsibility in Scotland

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 23:00:00 GMT

The 20-year Edinburgh study of 4,300 young people shaped the Scottish Parliament bill to raise the age of criminal responsibility from eight to 12 years, and underpins a radical change in policy to counter youth offending.

Shaping Welsh government policy with research evidence

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 23:00:00 GMT

The Wales Centre for Public Policy is helping to inform and shape policy decisions by presenting research evidence directly to government ministers, producing over 120 studies in the last five years – supporting effective policymaking and benefiting public services across Wales.

Infant sleep guidance and information

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:00:00 GMT

Professor Helen Ball provided important input to the Baby Sleep Information Source (BASIS) project and contributed to the re-evaluation of guidance to parents, clinical and public health policy.

Preparing for floods

Mon, 22 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMT

The timeliness and degree of detail for flood information need to improve, and flood management responsibilities need to be more clearly defined, according to research on how communities and businesses cope with flooding.

Research Grants

Tue, 30 Jun 2015 23:00:00 GMT

Our Research Grants provide funding for excellent ideas. They range from £350,000 to £1 million.

Database supporting peace settlements worldwide

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 23:00:00 GMT

The Language of Peace database has helped mediators negotiate peace settlements around the world, from negotiating a peace plan for Syria to addressing the crisis in Yemen and brokering the independence of Kosovo.

Research puts wellbeing at the core of public policy evaluation

Fri, 14 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT

Evidence from the What Works Centre for Wellbeing was instrumental for the HM Treasury’s move to explicitly use wellbeing as a core consideration in appraising and evaluating public policy.

Funding a low-carbon energy system

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 23:00:00 GMT

There is widespread public support for transition to a low-carbon energy system, but it requires trust in commitment and transparency from energy companies and government.

House prices push old and young into separate neighbourhoods

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 00:00:00 GMT

Age segregation in housing has increased in recent decades, with less likelihood of older and younger adults sharing the same residential area. New research shows that age segregation is higher in areas where housing is least affordable, potentially challenging social cohesion.

Impact Acceleration Accounts

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 23:00:00 GMT

We provide funding for knowledge exchange activities through Impact Acceleration Accounts. These are block awards made to research organisations to accelerate the impact of research.

Big Data Network Phase 2

Wed, 27 Feb 2019 15:21:18 GMT

Delivering effective and inclusive infrastructure

Mon, 26 Mar 2018 23:00:00 GMT

Increased investment in national and local infrastructure across the UK is fundamental to increasing productivity and economic growth. There is a pressing need to adopt a broad, integrated approach to infrastructure planning, valuation and engineering.

Smart cities and sustainability

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 10:30:00 GMT

Cities worldwide are increasingly embedding smart technology to gather and analyse data, with global 'smart city' revenue expected to grow to $88.7 billion by 2025. Smart cities have a huge potential for improving sustainability, but are currently limited by market-focused economic models.

Large Grants competition 2018

Wed, 07 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT

We are pleased to announce the invitation-only call for full proposals for our Large Grants Competition 2018. (Closing date 15 November 2018)