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CFAs: Economic Research on the Returns to R and D Investment (UK)
Details
Location:
UK
Funding agency:
Grantmaking entity:
Status:
Open
Budget:
GBP 2,460,000
Award ceiling:
GBP 308,000
Award floor:
N/A
Sector:
Macro-Economy & Public Finance, Research & Innovation
Languages:
English
Eligible applicants:
Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs)
Eligible applicant countries:
UK
Date posted:
Sep 11, 2026
Description
CFAs: Economic Research on the Returns to R and D Investment (UK)The Economic Research on the Returns to R and D Investment supports research projects that develop new measurements of the returns on investments in research and development. This funding op
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About the Funding Agency
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) is the national funding agency investing in science and research in the UK.
Operating across the whole of the UK and with a combined budget of more than £6 billion, UK Research and Innovation is bringing together the seven Research Councils, Innovate UK and a new organisation, Research England.
UK Research and Innovation will be an independent organisation and a strong voice for research and innovation, both to government and internationally, and will be supported and challenged by an independent chair and board. We intend to be an outstanding organisation that ensures the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation. We will do this by creating the best environment for research and innovation to flourish.
About the Sectors
Macro-Economy & Public Finance
Includes initiatives that support macroeconomic stability, sound fiscal policy, and effective management of public financial resources.
Key areas:
- Macroeconomic analysis and policy support
- Public finance management (PFM)
- Government budgeting, taxation, and debt management
- Economic growth and development strategies
Research & Innovation
Focuses on collecting data, generating new knowledge, and applying it to develop improved methods, technologies, products, and solutions across sectors.
Key areas:
- Scientific research, studies, and investigations
- Innovation programs and applied R&D initiatives
- Technology development
- Space-related research and exploration themes
Locations
UK
The United Kingdom invests in rail modernization, renewable energy expansion, digital infrastructure, and regional transport connectivity to support economic growth. Major programs include high-speed rail development, offshore wind projects, and urban transit upgrades. Infrastructure financing combines public expenditure, private sector participation, and regulated asset models. Decarbonization targets, regional inequality, and productivity enhancement shape long-term infrastructure priorities.
Nr. of tenders: 23843
Nr. of grants: 10914
Nr. of donors: 790
Nr. of jobs: 557
Nr. of tenders: 23843
Nr. of grants: 10914
Nr. of donors: 790
Nr. of jobs: 557
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