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Future data services: transforming discovery and access (invite only)

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Response Deadline12/03/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTC

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The Future Data Services: Transforming Discovery and Access is an invite-only solicitation issued by the Economic and Social Research Council under UK Research and Innovation. This initiative focuses on enhancing the discovery and access of data services, with a total program funding allocation of 21,600,000. The solicitation was posted on October 29, 2026, and requires responses by December 3, 2026, at 16:00. While a general statement of work is not detailed, the program emphasizes the utilization of research facilities and resources from the ESRC, EPSRC, STFC, and NERC. Applicants are instructed to include associated costs for these facilities within the Other Directly Incurred section of their full economic costs. Inquiries regarding this opportunity are directed to the ESRC and UKRI funding service contact emails.

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UKRI invite-only solicitation for enhancing data services discovery and access, funding £21.6 million.

Agency

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

NAICS

541720 - Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities

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PostedOct 29

Contract opportunity posted

Response DeadlineDec 3

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12/03/2026, 04:00:00 PM UTCin about 1 month

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

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