UK Census Research Support Unit Director

7 days ago


Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom NERC - the Natural Environment Research Council Full time

This is an invite-only opportunity for funding to run one of the UK census longitudinal studies research support units.

The permissible full economic cost of applications is set out in the 'What we're looking for section'.

Funding is available from 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2030.

This is an invite-only funding opportunity.

The Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) has issued these invitations. The invite is issued to research organisations, not individuals.

**Role Types**

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has introduced new role types for funding opportunities being run on the new UKRI Funding Service.

For full details, visit the UKRI website.

**Eligibility Criteria**

Read more about this in the UKRI Funding Service guidelines.

**International Applicants**

Project leads from non-UK organisations are not eligible to apply for funding for this opportunity.

Project co-leads based in non-UK research organisations can be included in grant applications. Read the UKRI guidelines for details of eligible organisations and costs.

**Business, Third Sector, or Government Body Project Co-Leads**

Business, third sector, or government body project co-leads based in the UK can also be included on research grant applications as a project co-lead. Read the UKRI guidelines for details of eligible organisations and costs.

**Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion**

We are committed to achieving equality of opportunity for all funding applicants. We encourage applications from a diverse range of researchers.

We support people to work in a way that suits their personal circumstances. This includes:

  • career breaks
  • support for people with caring responsibilities
  • flexible working
  • alternative working patterns


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