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This Government Contract opportunity from UK Research and Innovation was posted on February 12, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Metascience research grants: round two

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Contract Overview

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General Info

Agency

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

NAICS

N/A

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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Combined Facilities List for TFS (Sept 24)

DOCX, High priority: read this first15 pages · specifications
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Metascience Research Grants Round Two - Webinar Q&A

PDF, High priority: read this firstq-and-a
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UKRI Metascience Research Grants Round 2 - Distributed Peer Review Rules and Guidelines

PDF, High priority: read this firstspecifications
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Evolution of the RDI Organisational Landscape - Government Response

PDF, Low priorityother
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UKRI Metascience Research Grants Round 2 Equality Impact Assessment

PDF, Low priorityequality-impact-assessment
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AgencyUK Research and Innovation → Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
Contacts2 people available
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Organization / AgencyUK Research and Innovation → Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
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