The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) is the UK’s largest funder of economic, social, behavioural and human data science.
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Who we are
Read about our mission, strategy and history
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What is social science?
Find out more about social science
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How we're governed
See the groups and people that make up our structure
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Responsive mode grant assessment process
Find out how we make funding recommendations and appraise proposals
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Equality, diversity and inclusion
Read about our equality, diversity and inclusion policy
Shared information
Some information about ESRC is shared with UKRI and other councils.