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Doctoral focal award: environmental evidence synthesis

Apply for funding to deliver a doctoral focal award in environmental evidence synthesis.

Applications should be led by organisations eligible for UKRI funding.

A notification of intent must be completed by 27 May 2026 4:00pm UK time.

ESRC React Awards (pilot): outline

Apply for responsive funding to generate time-critical research to support UK policymakers or frontline practitioners in public services.

You must be based at a UK organisation eligible for ESRC funding and have a confirmed public sector organisation partner who will use project outputs.


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