UK funding workspaceData for metascience sandpit 2027 from Economic 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)
Apply to attend a five-day interactive sandpit to develop novel projects that can address multi-faceted metascience questions related to research and development (R&D) funding and inform R&D policymaking. The sandpit will take place on the 1, 2, 3, 9 and 11 March 2027.
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- 27 Oct 2026
- Deadline
- Closes 24 Nov 2026 · 20d left
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- Amount not specified
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- UK-wide
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- Other public body, University / research org
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- Grant
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- Health / saving of lives, Arts / culture / heritage / science, Environment / conservation / heritage, Economic / community development / employment
- Last verified
- 4 Nov 2026, 14:09 GMT
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- UKRI Funding Finder
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