Funders: Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), UK Research and Innovation

Apply for a fellowship to undertake innovative, impact-focused research using smart data. Projects should address a significant real-world challenge which is relevant to the UK.

Projects must be clearly aligned to at least one of Smart Data Research UK’s four thematic pillars:

Productivity and prosperity for all
Health and wellbeing
Digital society
Sustainability
The full economic cost (FEC) of your project can be up to £200,000. Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) will fund 80% of the FEC.

Projects may run for up to 18 months and must start on 01 February 2026.

Full details: https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/smart-data-research-uk-fellowships/