Economic research on the returns to R&D investment
UK Research and Innovation funds research to develop robust methods for measuring the economic and social returns of R&D investment, aiming to inform policy and investment decisions.
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Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates: November 19, 2026 (Closing date)
Funding Amounts: Up to £308,000 (80% FEC) per project for up to 24 months; total fund £2,460,000.
Summary: Funds research developing robust ways to measure economic and social returns on R&D investments to inform policy and investment decisions.
Key Information: Open to UK-based researchers; international collaboration encouraged as co-leads or partners.
Description
This grant supports ambitious and innovative research projects aimed at developing new, robust measurements of the economic and social returns generated by research and development (R&D) investments. The programme encourages rigorous empirical studies, as well as mixed and qualitative approaches, to deepen understanding of how R&D returns vary across sectors, places, technologies, and funding mechanisms. The goal is to generate actionable insights for policymakers, funders, and investors, improving evidence-based decisions about future R&D allocations. Award holders will join an international research cohort, participate in networking events, and contribute to open-access research platforms, advancing the field of metascience.
