# Economic Statistics Centre of Excellence 2027 to 2030

**Funder:** ESRC
**Budget:** Up to £8.008M FEC (ESRC funds up to £7.2M at 80% FEC)
**Deadline:** 5 November 2026 (16:00 UK time)
**Duration:** 36 months
**Consortium:** No - invitation-only, single lead research organisation applies, co-funded with ONS and ESRC
**Application:** Single stage; invite-only application via UKRI Funding Service
**Frequency:** One-off
**Eligible countries:** GB
**Official call:** https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/economic-statistics-centre-of-excellence-2027-2030-invite-only/
**Last updated:** 20 Sept 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Invitation-only funding to sustain the Economic Statistics Centre of Excellence (ESCoE), co-funded with the Office for National Statistics, to improve economic measurement methodologies including the Time Use Survey. Applicants must have been invited; only the lead research organisation can submit via the UKRI Funding Service.

## Summary

This ESRC call funds the next three-year phase (2027-2030) of the Economic Statistics Centre of Excellence (ESCoE), co-funded with the Office for National Statistics, with up to £8.008M full economic cost available (ESRC covers up to £7.2M at 80% FEC). It is invitation-only: only the previously invited lead research organisation may submit a single application via the UKRI Funding Service to continue work on economic measurement methodologies, including the Time Use Survey.

## Who should apply

- Research organisations that have received a direct invitation from ESRC to apply
- The single lead research organisation currently hosting or bidding to host ESCoE
- UK-based institutions (GB eligibility only)
- Teams working on economic measurement methodology, including time use statistics
- Groups able to partner formally with the Office for National Statistics

## Key dates

- Deadline: 5 November 2026, 16:00 UK time
- Single-stage, invite-only application via the UKRI Funding Service
- 36-month project duration (2027-2030)

## Tips for applicants

- Only the invited lead research organisation can submit; confirm invitation status with ESRC before preparing any materials
- Frame the proposal around continuity and evolution of ESCoE's existing measurement programme rather than a new standalone centre
- Coordinate closely with ONS early, since the award is structured as a co-funded partnership rather than a standard academic consortium

## Frequently asked questions

### Can anyone apply for the ESCoE 2027 to 2030 grant?

No, this call is invitation-only and only the invited lead research organisation can submit an application.

### How much funding does the ESCoE grant provide?

Up to £8.008M full economic cost is available, with ESRC funding up to £7.2M at 80% FEC.

### What is the deadline for the ESCoE 2027-2030 call?

The deadline is 5 November 2026 at 16:00 UK time.

### How long does the ESCoE grant run?

The funded phase runs for 36 months, covering 2027 to 2030.

### Is this call part of a consortium application?

No, only a single lead research organisation applies, though the work is co-funded and delivered in partnership with the Office for National Statistics.

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