Topic: physical sciences

Supports high-risk projects of exceptional promise and scientific importance in mathematics and the physical sciences, with funding for up to five years; letters of intent are accepted on a rolling basis and there is no recommended or assumed funding level.

The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council supports early-career researchers making their first application as project lead to develop an independent research vision and establish a research group. Applications can address any EPSRC-remit field, including artificial intelligence, healthcare technologies, engineering, mathematical sciences, physical sciences, clean energy, security, and quantum technologies.

Support overseas visits to learn research techniques or establish scientific collaborations in engineering and physical sciences. The travel must serve a research purpose within EPSRC's remit.

Build an interdisciplinary research community through a network in engineering or physical sciences. Support is directed towards the activities needed to establish and sustain scientific connections.

A two-year fellowship helps African faculty apply AI to physical sciences, mathematics, engineering and basic biomedical research. Fellows spend one year in Ann Arbor and then return to Africa. Research on disease diagnosis, prevention or treatment is excluded. Phase 1 closes 5 October 2026 at 23:59 EDT; the expected start is July 2027.

ACS Petroleum Research Fund Doctoral New Investigator grants provide startup support for independent faculty research in chemistry and related physical sciences with fundamental petroleum or fossil-fuel relevance. The programme supports exploratory concepts and hypotheses rather than applied research or routine methods development. USD 110,000 over two years. At least 60% supports student education and training. PI summer salary is capped at USD 8,000 per grant year, including fringe benefits. Fall 2026 proposals close on 9 October 2026 at 17:00 US Eastern time for consideration in May 2027.

Supports established institutes and research centers in mathematics and the physical sciences to strengthen contacts within the international scientific community; up to $750,000 (inclusive of 20% indirect costs) over a three-year award period, with up to ten grants each year.