Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) is a research consortium funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) via the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC). The consortium serves as a leadership hub that is part of a wider ESRC programme to build national capability for behavioural research. BR-UK has been awarded funding over five years from November 2023 to conduct interdisciplinary behavioural research to contribute to addressing societal challenges.

BR-UK is co-led by Professor Linda Bauld, The University of Edinburgh and Professor Susan Michie, UCL.

Building Capability in Behavioural Research

Join us for our conference in Birmingham, 30 June 2026

We are delighted to welcome you to this landmark joint conference, co-hosted by Behavioural Research UK (BR-UK) and the Centre for National Training and Research Excellence in Understanding Behaviour (Centre-UB). BR-UK and Centre-UB are funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) to facilitate and build national capability for behavioural research (NCBR) in the UK.

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Outline of BR-UK Map

Read our report on the current status of behavioural research in the UK and access our map.

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Learn about our vision and objectives.

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Read about our research and capability scoping initiatives and plans.

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Find out about the purpose and aims of our Fund.

Details of upcoming and previous webinars.

Request behavioural research expertise and advice.

Meet our multidisciplinary team.

Read the latest blogs and opinion pieces from BR-UK members.

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