Partnership, Research
Call for proposals: AI and the Youth Labour Market
Partner with us on research to explore the impact of AI on labour market outcomes of young people aged 16-24 in England and the future of entry-level work.
We want to understand the current and future impacts of artificial intelligence (AI) on young people’s labour market outcomes in England (or the UK).
The new research will address existing gaps in the evidence by exploring:
- how AI is reshaping entry-level work, skills demand, progression and distributional impacts
- how these changes influence young people becoming or remaining not in education, employment or training (NEET), particularly those most marginalised and furthest from the labour market
The project aims to generate robust, relevant insights to inform how policymakers, employers and funders can support young people to adapt to AI-driven changes and mitigate risks of worsening inequalities.
For more information on the research scope, please read the application pack.
Who we’re interested to partner with
Read more about Who we’re interested to partner withWe are keen to hear from research teams or partnerships with strong expertise in quantitative and mixed-methods analysis, particularly in relation to AI and the labour market.
We welcome proposals from a single organisation or a consortium.
Full eligibility criteria available in our application pack.
Key dates
Read more about Key datesCall for proposals open – 15 June 2026
Deadline for submission of questions – Midday (12:00) 12 June 2026
Question responses circulated – 29 June 2026
Proposal submission deadline – Midday (12:00) on 13 July 2026
Interviews – w/c 27 July 2026 (TBC)
Project commences – August 2026
Final report delivered – June 2027
How to apply
Read more about How to applyPlease download and read the full application pack.
To apply, submit a concise proposal (approximately 12 pages) outlining:
- your understanding of the project
- your proposed research approach and questions, including methods and any alternative options with associated budget implications
- a clear timeline of key deliverables
- an assessment of potential challenges, risks, and mitigation strategies
- a comparable project and links to relevant publications
- short biographies of all team members detailing their roles and expertise
- contact details for the project lead, team members, and two referees
- a detailed budget breakdown including daily rates for staff and overall costs (inclusive of VAT where applicable)
- organisational policies on data protection (GDPR) and safeguarding.
Submit proposals by 12:00 (midday) on 13 July 2026 to via email.
For queries, contact our research team
Thank you for considering this call. We are looking forward to reading your proposals.