Topic: EPSRC

Funding for strategic infrastructure that strengthens UK research capability within EPSRC’s remit. Route one supports purchase and set-up; equipment must cost at least GBP 400,000 including VAT, and requests above GBP 5 million require prior EPSRC approval. Route two supports improved use and sharing of existing infrastructure, for at most two years, and requires an invitation from the relevant EPSRC theme lead. These thresholds are not a guaranteed individual award. Applicants must be based at an eligible UK research organisation and meet UKRI individual eligibility rules; eligible research

EPSRC's responsive-mode standard research grant, 'Open - no closing date': applications are accepted continuously and batched internally for assessment. No specified upper limit on grant value or project length; EPSRC funds 80% of the full economic cost.