EPSRC network grant: Nov 2023: responsive mode
Supports UK-based researchers to establish interdisciplinary networks in engineering and physical sciences, funding activities like workshops and knowledge exchange to foster new collaborations and industrial links.
Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates: Rolling (no closing date; apply when ready)
Funding Amounts: No set maximum; 80% of full economic cost (FEC) for up to 3 years per network grant
Summary: Supports UK-based researchers to establish and coordinate new interdisciplinary research networks, fostering collaboration across science, technology, and industry.
Key Information: Does not fund direct research—supports networking, workshops, coordination, and knowledge exchange only.
Description
This opportunity funds the creation and management of interdisciplinary research networks within the remit of the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). The grant is intended to facilitate collaboration between researchers and relevant groups in science, technology, and industry, aiming to build new research communities, promote knowledge transfer, and enable the formation of virtual centres of excellence. Activities supported include network management, workshops, mobility between academia and industry, and other coordination efforts. The scheme is designed to add value by supporting interactions that would not otherwise occur and is particularly focused on fostering new collaborations and industrial engagement.
