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Economic Statistics Centre of Excellence 2027 to 2030
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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.
Details
| Funder | ESRC |
| Budget | Up to £8.008M FEC (ESRC funds up to £7.2M at 80% FEC) |
| Deadline | 5 November 2026 |
| 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 |
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.
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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