The ESRC Research Funding Guide sets out ESRC's Funding Rules.
When accepting grant offers, research organisations are committed to adhering to the conditions which apply to the conduct and administration of research, and terms of reporting and payment of claims.
Please note that the final reporting requirements have changed for ALL grants (including current pre-fEC grants funded under the 2002 Guide) ending after 1 November 2009. Grant holders should refer to the latest version of the Research Funding Guide below for details.
Latest Research Funding Guide
The latest funding rules apply to applications submitted after 1 September 2005. For grants issued prior to 1 November 2009 under pre-fEC rules, please refer to the 2002 Research Funding Guide (below).
The latest Guide applies to all grants funded on fEC and non-fEC terms from 1 November 2009.
The Guide can be downloaded below:
2002 Research Funding Guide
Grants issued on applications submitted up to 31 July 2005 were issued under the January 2002 Research Funding Guide rules.
The 2002 guide also applies to any grants funded under pre-fEC rules prior to 1 November 2009. However, please refer to the latest edition of the Guide (above) regarding changes to final reporting requirements for awards ending after 1 November 2009.
The 2002 Research Funding Guide may be downloaded below for reference: