High performance compute resources for EPSRC communities
UK Research and Innovation funds advanced high-performance computing infrastructure for engineering and physical sciences research through the EPSRC communities grant.
Funder: UK Research and Innovation
Due Dates: September 29, 2026 (arrange mandatory pre-submission meeting) | October 27, 2026 (full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to £26.25 million available; typical awards cover capital (up to £20M) and resource costs (up to £5M) for up to 4 years.
Summary: Funds advanced compute (CPU/GPU) infrastructure for UK engineering and physical sciences research communities.
Key Information: Pre-submission meeting with EPSRC is mandatory; applications without this will not be considered.
Description
This grant supports the provision or enhancement of high-performance computing (HPC) resources for engineering and physical sciences research communities in the UK. Administered by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) under UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the scheme aims to address identified needs for advanced CPU or GPU compute capacity, enabling UK researchers to conduct world-leading research and adapt to evolving national digital research infrastructure. Proposals must demonstrate integration with the wider UK compute landscape, value for money, and alignment with environmental sustainability and trusted research principles.
