AI and the Youth Labour Market Research Grant 2026

The Youth Futures Foundation invites research organisations, universities, think tanks, consultancies, and other eligible research partners to apply for its AI and the Youth Labour Market Call for Proposals. The funding supports a 10-month research project investigating how artificial intelligence is transforming employment opportunities, skills demand, and labour market outcomes for young people aged 16–24 in England.

Funding of up to £120,000 to support a 10-month research project; research period running from August 2026 to June 2027.

Eligible applicants include research organisations such as universities, research institutes, independent research organisations, think tanks, policy research consultancies, evaluation organisations, and collaborative research partnerships.