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UKFuture Data Services Sandpit: Transforming Discovery and Access
A one-off collaborative initiative to develop projects that enhance discovery and access within UK social science data service infrastructures. Researchers submit individual expressions of interest by 16 July 2026; shortlisted candidates attend an in-person sandpit workshop in August 2026 to co-design funded projects with mandatory host institution co-funding of 20% of full economic costs.
Who can apply
Social science researchers based at UKRI/ESRC-eligible UK institutions, able to attend in-person sandpit workshop in August 2026, with host institution commitment to fund 20% of full economic costs.Perks & benefits
- Collaborative sandpit workshop for project co-design
- Networking with other researchers and data infrastructure experts
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- grantsby.eu/grants/esrc-future-data-services-sandpit-transforming-discover-2026-… ↗
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