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EPSRC working with overseas scientists: Nov 2023: responsive mode (invite only)

This is an opportunity for you to work with researchers in Ireland, Luxembourg, Brazil, and the US through EPSRC’s lead agency agreements.

You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for EPSRC funding.

You must submit an expression of interest and have been invited to submit a full application to be eligible to apply.

Opportunity status:
Open
Funders:
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Funding type:
Grant
Publication date:
13 November 2023
Opening date:
Closing date:
Open - no closing date

EPSRC open plus fellowships Dec 2023: responsive mode

Personal, career development focused awards.

You must have either:

  • a PhD and some years of additional research experience
  • more than four years experience in a relevant field by the start of your fellowship

These fellowships have an additional focus on enhancing the research environment and culture.

Opportunity status:
Open
Funders:
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Funding type:
Fellowship
Publication date:
7 December 2023
Opening date:
Closing date:

EPSRC open fellowships Dec 2023: responsive mode

These are personal, career development focused awards.

You must have either:

  • a PhD and some years of additional research experience
  • more than four years experience in a relevant field by the start of your fellowship

We have postdoctoral fellowships for earlier career researchers.

Opportunity status:
Open
Funders:
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Funding type:
Fellowship
Publication date:
7 December 2023
Opening date:
Closing date:

EPSRC postdoctoral fellowships Dec 2023: responsive mode

You must have either:

  • a PhD
  • at least four years experience in a relevant field by the start of your fellowship

Candidates with more research experience may prefer to apply for the open fellowship or open plus fellowship.

This early career opportunity is only open in selected research areas.

Opportunity status:
Open
Funders:
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Funding type:
Fellowship
Publication date:
7 December 2023
Opening date:
Closing date:

Mathematical sciences small grants

Applications to the Mathematical Sciences Small Grants funding opportunity must focus on original research projects.

This funding opportunity will follow a different assessment process to EPSRC’s responsive mode opportunities.

Standard EPSRC eligibility rules apply.

Opportunity status:
Open
Funders:
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£2,000,000
Award range:
£10,000 - £80,000
Publication date:
23 November 2023
Opening date:
Closing date:
Open - no closing date

Strategic infrastructure outlines

Apply for funding to purchase strategic infrastructure including equipment, resources or both.

You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) funding.

Opportunity status:
Open
Funders:
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Funding type:
Grant
Minimum award:
£400,000
Publication date:
18 June 2024
Opening date:
Closing date:
Open - no closing date

Sustainable Industrial Futures

Apply for funding to establish a virtual centre of excellence in sustainable industrial futures to advance the UK’s transition to net zero.

You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and Natural Environment Research Council (NERC) funding.

Opportunity status:
Open
Funders:
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£18,000,000
Maximum award:
£18,000,000
Publication date:
26 June 2024
Opening date:
Closing date:

Transforming prediction and early diagnosis in the community: full stage

Apply for funding for research to develop novel tools and technologies for patient-specific prediction, early and accurate diagnosis of physical and mental health conditions for use in the community.

You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for EPSRC funding.

Opportunity status:
Open
Funders:
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£10,000,000
Maximum award:
£2,500,000
Publication date:
7 August 2024
Opening date:
Closing date:

Research to drive the next generation of manufacturing technologies

Apply for funding to deliver the next generation of innovative and disruptive manufacturing technologies, processes, and systems with clear potential for commercialization.

You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for EPSRC funding.

Opportunity status:
Open
Funders:
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£9,500,000
Maximum award:
£1,700,000
Publication date:
7 August 2024
Opening date:
Closing date:

Research in terahertz technologies and systems

Apply for funding to collaborate with German partners to broaden research in terahertz within the UK.

You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for EPSRC funding.

Opportunity status:
Open
Funders:
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Funding type:
Grant
Total fund:
£4,500,000
Maximum award:
£1,500,000
Publication date:
12 August 2024
Opening date:
Closing date:

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