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EPSRC new investigator award: applicant-led mode

Funder Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

Critical Technologies Photonics, Quantum, Semiconductors, Sensing & Connectivity

Application Deadline 5th February 2027

Description

Apply for funding to support your transition to research independence. You will present and develop a strong and clear independent research vision and lead a project team to successfully deliver this.

You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) funding. It must be your first application to EPSRC as a project lead.

You can apply for a new investigator award in any field of research relevant to our remit. We support high quality research in:

  • artificial intelligence (AI)
  • resilience and security
  • clean energy
  • engineering
  • healthcare technologies
  • information and communication technologies (ICT)
  • sustainable manufacturing
  • mathematical sciences
  • physical sciences
  • quantum technologies

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