Attendance and engagement at UK sporting, cultural and heritage sites supports researchers to measure unticketed attendance and participation, developing practical tools to strengthen DCMS’s evidence base.
Long-term cultural and sporting events legacy supports research teams evaluating major UK events to develop practical evidence and tools that help sustain cultural and sporting events’ long-term benefits.
Creative Industries Clusters round 2 (invite only) supports university-led creative partnerships undertaking collaborative research and development to drive commercial innovation and regional growth.
Public Engagement Spark Awards 2026B support researchers and public engagement teams to involve UK audiences in STFC-funded science, reaching new audiences and giving under-served communities an equal voice.
ESRC responsive mode: secondary data analysis round two supports social science researchers using existing datasets and developing methods to advance social and economic research with real-world impact.
Event Support Grants support organisations sharing research on British art, visual culture and architecture through live, online or hybrid events to reach varied audiences and advance scholarship.