Funder

EPSRC: Artificial intelligence research to enable UK’s net zero target

Added date

01/12/2022

Closing date

02/02/2023

Call summary

Funding is available to support research into finding solutions for net zero challenges through the development and use of AI. Projects may use current AI or develop and apply new AI capabilities to address net zero challenges. You must be based at an eligible UK research organisation. Projects must be interdisciplinary, with research across at least 2 research councils remits. UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) will fund up to £2,500,000 at 80% full economic cost. Projects have a fixed start date of 1 May 2023 and end date of 31 March 2025.

Scientific scope

Apply for funding for research into the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in addressing net zero challenges across 4 themes: - energy - transport - environment - agricultural and food systems.

PI eligibility

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