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Data for metascience sandpit 2027

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206320Grant

Response Deadline11/24/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), under UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), has issued solicitation number 206320 for the Data for Metascience Sandpit 2027. This initiative features a total program funding of 2,000,000 and is designed as a hybrid event spanning two weeks, consisting of five sessions. The program requires three days of in-person attendance in Swindon, with sessions running from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Travel and subsistence for participants are covered in accordance with UKRI policy. The selection process is multi-staged, beginning with an open call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) submitted via an MS Form. Participants are shortlisted based on their expertise and experience in the subject matter and a commitment to diversity of background, though a specific track record is not an explicit criterion. During the sandpit, selected participants collaborate to develop and pitch research project ideas. Mentors assess these pitches based on the individual's capability to deliver the proposed research. Successful project teams are then invited to apply for funding through a fast-track opportunity on The Funding Service. The solicitation emphasizes professionalism, inclusivity, and accessibility, providing reasonable adjustments and accommodations for participants upon request.

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UKRI's ESRC is funding a collaborative research sandpit to develop metascience project ideas.

Agency

UK Research and Innovation → Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

NAICS

541720 - Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Data Sandpit for Metascience Equality Impact Assessment

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Timeline

PostedOct 19

Contract opportunity posted

Response DeadlineNov 24

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AgencyUK Research and Innovation → Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

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