This funding opportunity is for applicants who have the ability and appetite to bring together diverse, dynamic teams from across disciplines to promote dialogue, form inclusive collaborations and build unprecedented research capabilities that address Tomorrow’s Engineering Research Challenges.
Before applying for funding, check the Eligibility of your organisation.
EPSRC standard eligibility rules apply. For full details, visit EPSRC’s eligibility page.
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has introduced new role types for funding opportunities being run on the new UKRI Funding Service.
For full details, visit Eligibility as an individual.
The application should demonstrate that the team combines appropriate expertise and experience to lead the Network Plus and achieve the stated outcomes, including aspects of community engagement, leadership and driving impact.
Individuals based in non-UK countries can be involved in the grant as visiting researchers, project partners, or members of advisory boards. However, they are not eligible to be project leads or co-leads, with the exception of individuals based at Norwegian institutions, who are eligible to be co-leads.
Please note that a maximum of one project lead and five co-leads can be included in your application.
Who is not eligible to apply
You may be involved in no more than one application submitted to this funding opportunity.
International applicants
Under the UKRI and Research Council of Norway Money Follows Cooperation agreement a project co-lead (international) (previously co-investigator) can be based in a Norwegian institution.
Please note that trusted research checks may be carried out on any proposal recommended for funding. See the ‘International collaboration’ section under ‘What we are looking for’ for more information.
Resubmissions
We will not accept uninvited resubmissions of projects that have been submitted to UKRI or any other funder.
Find out more about EPSRC’s resubmissions policy.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We are committed to achieving equality of opportunity for all funding applicants. We encourage applications from a diverse range of researchers.
We support people to work in a way that suits their personal circumstances. This includes:
- career breaks
- support for people with caring responsibilities
- flexible working
- alternative working patterns
Find out more about equality, diversity and inclusion at UKRI.