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EPSRC mathematical sciences small grants scheme

Small grants are a mechanism for supporting mathematical sciences research which does not require funding at the level generally seen within standard research grants.

The open funding opportunity is specifically aimed at providing freedom to grant small amounts between £10,000 to £80,000 for initial research and early-stage idea generation.

Adventurous Manufacturing Round three

Apply for funding for exceptional and potentially transformative science and engineering research projects that to contribute to EPSRC’s vision for manufacturing research.

A high degree of risk in these applications is expected and welcomed to encourage speculative ideas or new ways of thinking.

International centre to centre research collaborations: full proposals 2023

Apply for funding to form world-leading partnerships and work with the best international collaborators for your research.

To be eligible, applicant teams must have submitted an outline proposal to the earlier deadline of 18 May 2023 and been invited forward to submit a full proposal.

Quantum for science – scientific exchange visits

Apply for funding to enable short-term exchange visits to or from the US, Canada and Switzerland. This funding opportunity includes the necessary funding for small-scale collaborative projects to explore the use of quantum technologies in fundamental physics and its translation into real-world applications.

EPSRC Centres for Doctoral Training

This funding opportunity is only open to applications assessed in the outline stage of the EPSRC Centres for Doctoral Training (CDTs) funding exercise and invited to submit to the second stage.

EPSRC expects to commit up to £325 million to support approximately 40 CDTs across the engineering and physical science landscape.

Equitable nature-based climate resilience in Sub-Saharan Africa

Apply for funding to enhance Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). In transdisciplinary teams, including SSA partners, you will explore opportunities for equitable nature-based climate resilience.

You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funding.

Manufacturing research hubs for a sustainable future two: full stage

Apply for funding to establish a large-scale, multidisciplinary research hub in support of manufacturing, environmental sustainability and net zero.

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

Projects should address major, long-term challenges facing manufacturing industries.

EPSRC postdoctoral fellowship, May 2023

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.

Your fellowship can be up to three years long and may be held part-time.

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

You must be hosted and supported by an eligible UK research organisation during your fellowship.

EPSRC open fellowship May 2023

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.

You must be hosted and supported by an eligible UK research organisation during your fellowship.

EPSRC overseas travel grant, May 2023: responsive mode

You can apply for an overseas travel grant in any area within the remit of EPSRC.

You must be based at an eligible UK research organisation

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