We welcome applications from researchers working in any social science discipline, at all career stages. We are keen to support Early Career Researchers (ECRs) staff whenever possible.

We encourage collaboration between academics or multidisciplinary teams/proposals that are social science led. Not sure what 'social science led' means? See our guidance and FAQs below:

Academic Staff

Before applying, academic staff need to:

• Check their contract type is eligible for the opportunity.
  • Training and networking events – open to all
  • Festival of Social Science – open to all
  • ECR staff public engagement bursaries – open to all
  • Residencies – open to all
  • Open innovation (or regional projects) – Teaching & Research, and Professional Practice contracts only
  • Flexible funding – Teaching & Research contracts only
  • PhD Studentship – Teaching & Research contracts only
• Have approval from their Head of Department and/or line manager
• Ensure that the project is underpinned by social science research (it is not a requirement that the research is related to previous UKRI funding.)

PhD Students

PhD students are eligible for events and training, public engagement bursaries, and placements. You must have approval from your supervisor and have at least 6 months until your submission deadline (you would not be eligible if you have submitted your thesis).

We will consider resubmitted applications.