Grants for policy research businesses

4 grants available across the UK, US, Canada, Australia, and Germany.

Policy research grants

4 verified grants for policy research businesses

UKUnited Kingdom
Research grant - Secondary data analysis

ESRC Responsive Mode: Secondary Data Analysis Round Two

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

N/A £300,000non-repayable

Individuals and research teams can apply for funding to support high-impact, policy- and practitioner-relevant research through deeper exploitation of existing data resources from any disciplines and on any topics in ESRC's remit.

Research organizationsESRCSecondary data analysis
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UKUnited Kingdom
What Works Centre

What Works Centre (WWC) for Local Employment Support

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), Department for Work and Pensions

£14.0M £15.0Mnon-repayable
19 May 2026 · 2mo left

Apply for funding to establish a What Works Centre to generate, synthesize and mobilize evidence on what works in local employment support.

Research organizationsESRCEmployment
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UKUnited Kingdom
Rapid response grant

Pre-announcement: ESRC React Awards (Pilot)

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

£50,000 £100,000non-repayable

Pilot scheme for time-critical policy research that can respond rapidly to emerging policy challenges. React Awards provide fast-track funding for urgent policy-relevant research.

Research organizationsESRCTime-critical research
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GLGlobal
Fellowship

ODI Fellowship Scheme

Overseas Development Institute (ODI)

£32,600 £34,600non-repayable
31 Mar 2026 · 12d left

The ODI Fellowship Scheme offers fully funded two-year placements for young professionals in global development, providing opportunities to work within government ministries and agencies worldwide. Fellows gain hands-on experience in economic, statistical, and policy research.

DevelopmentFellowshipEconomics
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