ClosedEconomic and Social Research Council (ESRC), Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC), Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), Medical Research Council (MRC)grant
Metascience research grants round 2
- Deadline
- 23 April 2026
- Budget
- £350,000
- Eligibility
- GB
This call has closed (deadline was 23 April 2026). Many programmes repeat annually — check the official page for the next round, or browse currently open calls.
About this call
Apply for funding to undertake cutting-edge Metascience research into more effective ways of conducting and supporting research and development (R&D), including the impact of AI and the challenges of measuring research excellence. Maximum award: £350,000.
Focus areas
MetascienceResearch PolicyArtificial Intelligence
Prepare for the next round
Upload the official call document to Proposia and get a complete, structured draft proposal tailored to the programme's requirements.
Data sourced from UKRI - UK Research & Innovation, last checked 5 May 2026. Always verify details on the official call page before applying.