Data for Metascience Sandpit 2027 – Expression of Interest

Apply to a five-day sandpit developing projects that use UKRI administrative data to inform research funding and science policy. Attendance on 1, 2, 3, 9 and 11 March is mandatory, with three in-person days and two online days. Selected teams can seek funding for 12–18-month projects; attendance does not guarantee an award. Application cutoff: 2026-11-24T16:00:00+00:00.

Project leads must be based at an eligible UK research organisation. UK business, government and third-sector participants can join as co-leads or partners, subject to ESRC rules. International collaboration is excluded. Inform the research office before applying.