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EPSRC new investigator award: Nov 2023: responsive mode

This funding opportunity is for people who are establishing their own independent research vision.

You must be based at an eligible UK research organisation.

UKRI cross research council responsive mode full stage – round 1

Invitation-only funding opportunity for breakthrough interdisciplinary ideas that transcend, combine or significantly span disciplines, that are not routinely funded through existing UKRI responsive mode schemes.

You must have already submitted an outline application and been invited to submit a full application.

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.

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.

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.

Enhance the use of research evidence and expertise in UK Parliament

Apply for funding to carry out a fellowship as a Thematic Research Lead to facilitate and enhance the use of research evidence and expertise in UK Parliament.

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

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.

Strengthening the resilience of the UK food system

Apply for funding to strengthen the resilience of the UK food system.

Your project should be interdisciplinary and you must collaborate with at least one stakeholder organisation (government, business and the third sector).

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

EPSRC Digital Twinning Research Hub for Decarbonising Transport

Apply to lead a large scale, interdisciplinary, digital twinning research hub to support both the decarbonisation and improved integration of the transport systems in the UK.

This funding opportunity is only open to invited applicants, and you must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for EPSRC funding.

The UKRI Ayrton challenge programme (outlines)

Apply for funding for interdisciplinary research projects aiming to drive forward the clean energy transition in developing countries and deliver real change in clean and just energy access.

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