Grant opportunity

Future Data Services Sandpit: Transforming Discovery and Access

Expression of interest to attend a four-day hybrid sandpit to develop projects transforming discovery and access to social science data services.

GrantSandpitData ServicesSocial Science InfrastructureResearch InfrastructureUnited KingdomResearch funding
Funder
ESRC / UKRI
Sandpit in October 2026; application deadline to verify
Sandpit in October 2026; application deadline to verify
Award
Projects developed through sandpit; UKRI funding details on official page
Applicant
Researchers eligible for ESRC support; attendance required for all sandpit days
Discipline
Social Sciences, Development and Public Policy
Region
United Kingdom
Posted
Jun 9, 2026

Call summary

Overview

Future Data Services Sandpit: Transforming Discovery and Access is a grant / sandpit from ESRC / UKRI. Expression of interest to attend a four-day hybrid sandpit to develop projects transforming discovery and access to social science data services.

Who can apply

Researchers eligible for ESRC support; attendance required for all sandpit days

What it supports

  • Social Sciences, Development and Public Policy
  • United Kingdom
  • Grant / Sandpit

Funding and duration

  • Projects developed through sandpit; UKRI funding details on official page

Sandpit in October 2026; application deadline to verify

Sandpit in October 2026; application deadline to verify

How to apply

Use the linked official/source page to confirm the full call text, eligibility rules, required documents, deadline, time zone and submission route before applying.

Call details

Source-based overview

Expression of interest to attend a four-day hybrid sandpit to develop projects transforming discovery and access to social science data services. The opportunity is offered by ESRC / UKRI. It supports Data Services; Social Science Infrastructure; Research Infrastructure; United Kingdom; Grant / Sandpit. The recorded eligibility focus is: Researchers eligible for ESRC support; attendance required for all sandpit days. The recorded deadline or key date is Sandpit in October 2026; application deadline to verify. Applicants should use the official page for final eligibility, required documents, funding conditions and submission instructions.

Eligibility

Researchers eligible for ESRC support; attendance required for all sandpit days

Funding and benefits

Projects developed through sandpit; UKRI funding details on official page

Themes and supported activities

Social Sciences, Development and Public Policy

United Kingdom

Grant / Sandpit

Deadline and timeline

Sandpit in October 2026; application deadline to verify: Sandpit in October 2026; application deadline to verify.

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

Use the linked official/source page to confirm the full call text, eligibility rules, required documents, deadline, time zone and submission route before applying.

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.