EPSRC New Investigator Award: Applicant-Led Mode
The EPSRC New Investigator Award by UK Research and Innovation supports early career researchers in engineering and physical sciences to lead independent, innovative research projects.
Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates: Open – no closing date (apply anytime)
Funding Amounts: No upper limit; typically 1–3 years; 80% of full economic cost (FEC) funded
Summary: Supports early career researchers in the physical sciences and engineering to develop independent research and leadership skills via applicant-led projects.
Key Information: Must be first EPSRC application as project lead; strict eligibility on prior grants and roles.
Description
This opportunity from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), is designed to help early career researchers transition to research independence. The New Investigator Award enables applicants to develop and present a clear, independent research vision and lead a project team. The scheme supports the establishment of new research groups and the development of leadership skills in fields within the EPSRC remit, including artificial intelligence, engineering, healthcare technologies, quantum technologies, and more. Projects should be innovative, discovery-led, and applicant-driven, with flexibility in duration and scope.
