Grant opportunity
Doctoral focal award plus: innovating in data-driven research
We are commissioning one doctoral focal award plus to develop a cadre of social scientists from doctoral studentships and across career stages with the skills needed to use data-driven research approaches in innovative ways. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for ESRC funding. ESRC
- Funder
- ESRC / UKRI
- See official UKRI opportunity page for closing date
- See official UKRI opportunity page for closing date
- Award
- Funding available under UKRI opportunity terms
- Applicant
- UK research organisations eligible under the funder rules
- Discipline
- Education and Higher Education
- Region
- United Kingdom
- Posted
- Jul 6, 2026
Call summary
Overview
Doctoral focal award plus: innovating in data-driven research is a UKRI funding opportunity. We are commissioning one doctoral focal award plus to develop a cadre of social scientists from doctoral studentships and across career stages with the skills needed to use data-driven research approaches in innovative ways. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for ESRC funding. ESRC
Who can apply
UK research organisations eligible under the funder rules.
What it supports
- Education and Higher Education
- United Kingdom
- Grant
Funding and duration
- Funding available under UKRI opportunity terms
See official UKRI opportunity page for closing date
See official UKRI opportunity page for closing date
How to apply
Open the linked UKRI opportunity page to confirm eligibility, deadline, call documents and application route.
Call details
Source-based overview
We are commissioning one doctoral focal award plus to develop a cadre of social scientists from doctoral studentships and across career stages with the skills needed to use data-driven research approaches in innovative ways. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for ESRC funding. ESRC
Eligibility
UK research organisations eligible under the funder rules.
Funding and benefits
Funding available under UKRI opportunity terms
Themes and supported activities
Education and Higher Education
United Kingdom
Grant
Deadline and timeline
See official UKRI opportunity page for closing date: See official UKRI opportunity page for closing date.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Open the linked UKRI opportunity page to confirm eligibility, deadline, call documents and application route.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.