Manufacturing Research Hubs for Sustainable Future

1 month ago


Swindon, Swindon, United Kingdom NERC - the Natural Environment Research Council Full time
Opportunity Overview

This is the second stage of a funding opportunity for establishing large-scale, multidisciplinary research hubs in support of manufacturing, environmental sustainability, and net zero.

Eligible applicants must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for EPSRC funding.

Key Challenges

Projects should address major, long-term challenges facing manufacturing industries.

The full economic cost of your project can be up to £13,750,000, with EPSRC funding 80% of the full economic cost.

Eligibility Criteria

EPSRC standard eligibility rules apply. For full details, visit the EPSRC website.

Before applying for funding, check the UKRI website for eligibility criteria and application guidelines.

International Applicants

A project co-lead (international) can be based in a Norwegian institution.

Resubmissions

Uninvited resubmissions of projects that have been submitted to UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) or any other funder will not be accepted.



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