EPSRC: Manufacturing research hubs for a sustainable future two: outline stage

23/03/2023

10/05/2023

Apply for funding to establish a large-scale, multidisciplinary research hub in support of manufacturing, environmental sustainability and net zero. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for EPSRC funding. Projects should address major, long-term challenges facing manufacturing industries. We will fund up to six projects. EPSRC will fund 80% of the full economic cost of each project up to £11 million. Funding for each project will be awarded over seven years.

Manufacturing research hubs for a sustainable future two will deliver a programme of innovative research in the engineering and physical sciences, related to the challenges in commercialising early-stage research and manufacturing. The hubs will feature high quality, multidisciplinary research, strong engagement with relevant manufacturing industries, and will take a leadership role in their national network. In particular, they will demonstrate a cross-cutting and embedded approach to environmental sustainability, and promote active equality, diversity and inclusion action planning and delivery.

Standard EPSRC eligibility rules apply. Research grants are open to: - UK higher education institutions - research council institutes - UK Research and Innovation-approved independent research organisations - eligible public sector research establishments - eligible research and technology organisations - NHS bodies with research capacity.