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Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), GB and other funders: The UKRI Ayrton challenge programme
Added date
11/01/2024
Closing date
09/04/2024
Call summary
The Ayrton Fund is a UK government commitment of up to £1 billion that aims to accelerate the clean energy transition in developing countries, by creating and demonstrating innovative clean energy technologies and business models. It will demonstrate UK leadership and expertise in cutting global emissions through world-leading innovations.
The UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Ayrton challenge programme will fund innovative, challenge-led interdisciplinary research projects addressing technological and development challenges, including energy justice, societal and technological transitions. Amount note We will accept applications between £2 million and £3 million.
The total UKRI funding available for this funding opportunity will be up to £25 million.
Scientific scope
Work funded will span the Ayrton Fund themes: Low Carbon Supplies, Super-Efficient Demand, and Smart Delivery. The programme will target the Ayrton thematic challenges including:
next generation solar
zero-emissions generators
sustainable cooling for all
modern cooking
energy efficiency
industrial decarbonisation
clean transport
smart energy systems
energy storage
clean hydrogen
critical minerals
inclusive energy and leave no-one behind
The Ayrton challenge programme will fund interdisciplinary research projects helping to drive forward the clean energy transition in developing countries, by developing both innovative technologies and the knowledge needed to enable delivery of long-term sustainable change.
PI eligibility
Applicant type Academic Institution; Commercial or Private Sector; Government or Public Sector; Non-profit
Career stages Early Career and Emerging in Field; Mid-Career to Established in Field
Eligibility Note The project lead (PL) must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UKRI funding and must be eligible to hold UKRI grants and be from:
a UK higher education institution
a research council institute
an independent research organisation eligible for UKRI funding