Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
Growth Roundtable
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The ESRC Growth Roundtable grant funds up to £2.95 million over three years to run a policy-focused roundtable tackling regulatory and institutional barriers to UK investment and growth. It is a one-off call open to UKRI-eligible organisations, including universities, charities, NGOs, government departments and social enterprises, that can lead a hub convening academia, government and industry. The award includes a flexible fund to commission small external research projects alongside the roundtable's core work.
Details
| Funder | Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) |
| Budget | Up to £2.95 million |
| Deadline | 7 January 2027 |
| Duration | Up to 36 months |
| Consortium | Required — Roundtable hub partnering with academia, government, industry and other stakeholders; flexible funds used to commission external experts and organisations |
| Application | Single stage |
| Frequency | One-off |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
Funding to run a policy-focused Roundtable addressing regulatory and institutional barriers to UK investment and growth, including a flexible fund to commission small research projects. Open to standard and non-standard UKRI-eligible organisations (charities, NGOs, government departments, social enterprises); project must start by 1 April 2027; applications via the UKRI Funding Service only.
Who Should Apply
- •Lead organisations able to host and convene a multi-stakeholder policy roundtable
- •Standard and non-standard UKRI-eligible organisations: universities, charities, NGOs, government departments, social enterprises
- •UK-based applicants (GB eligibility only)
- •Teams with a focus on regulatory or institutional barriers to investment and economic growth
- •Applicants able to start the project by 1 April 2027
Key Dates
- •Deadline: 7 January 2027, 16:00 UK time
- •Single-stage application via the UKRI Funding Service only
- •Project must start by 1 April 2027; duration up to 36 months
Tips for Applicants
- ✓This is a one-off call, not a recurring programme, so there is no later round to fall back on if you miss the deadline.
- ✓Applications go through the UKRI Funding Service exclusively, set up organisational access early to avoid last-minute submission issues.
- ✓Spell out how the flexible fund will be governed and allocated to commissioned external experts, since this is a distinct evaluation point from the core roundtable plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much funding does the ESRC Growth Roundtable grant provide?
Up to £2.95 million for a project of up to 36 months.
Who can apply for the ESRC Growth Roundtable grant?
Standard and non-standard UKRI-eligible organisations based in the UK, including universities, charities, NGOs, government departments and social enterprises.
Is the ESRC Growth Roundtable grant a recurring call?
No, it is a one-off call with a single application stage and a single deadline.
When must the Growth Roundtable project start?
The project must start by 1 April 2027.
How do I apply for the ESRC Growth Roundtable grant?
Applications must be submitted via the UKRI Funding Service; no other route is accepted.
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