Research resources

Our research resources include data, and advice, expertise and technology to utilise these data.

All research resources

Access all of our current research resources, including surveys, data services, centres, programmes and initiatives.

Resource centres

Our resource centres focus on research and development of methodology, data provision and capacity building.

Data services

ESRC funds a number of services that allow researchers to access key economic and social data.

Initiatives

Our initiatives involve developing strategic partnerships with other interested parties.

Large grants

Large grants are large research projects that are funded for up to five years.

Programmes

Programmes are groups of related projects, together addressing one or more of ESRC's priority themes. They are typically five years in duration.

Surveys

Find out about our cross-sectional and longitudinal surveys.

Previous research resources

Information about resources that ESRC has previously funded.

Our Changing Lives

The UK has a unique and internationally renowned collection of cohort studies. Find out more on the Our Changing Lives website.