Research to improve UK economic productivity

ESRC is interested in proposals looking at issues of diversity and productivity. Examples might include:

• barriers to under-represented groups accessing education, training, work experience, social networks and social capital before they enter employment
• barriers to advancement within firms that affect the productivity of the individual and the firm
• the impact of reducing or eliminating these barriers.

In addition, barriers to funding or participating in innovation for under-represented groups could also be considered, as existing research on this has not focused on the UK.

Projects might also consider how diverse teams and workplaces impact firm performance.

PI must be from a UK instituton. Foreign partners are allowed and may receive up o 30% of funding.

Funding: £1,00,000 total 

Duration: 3 years

Research Authority due tae: 29.9.21