EPSRC: EPSRC hydrogen programme to establish hydrogen research hubs

08/09/2022

02/11/2022

EPSRC is looking to support two hydrogen hubs to drive forward the national effort in hydrogen research that is needed to facilitate this critical area of technology to meet industry and government needs, one in each of the following areas: - Hub for research challenges in hydrogen and alternative liquid fuels, led by the coordinator for research challenges in hydrogen and alternative vectors - Hub for systems integration of hydrogen and alternative liquid fuels, led by the coordinator for systems integration of hydrogen and alternative liquid fuels. EPSRC’s investment in the two hydrogen hubs supports the UK’s ambitions to transition to a zero carbon economy. We will work in partnership across UKRI, the hubs, and the public and private sector to unlock further growth in the area.

Hydrogen and hydrogen-based, low-carbon liquid fuels (alternative liquid fuels) are essential for the UK to reach net zero greenhouse gases by 2050. There is growing consensus of its role in the deep decarbonisation of the UK economy, and this is exemplified by the publication of the UK hydrogen strategy.

This is the second phase of a two-phase process. This is an invite-only opportunity and only the successful hydrogen coordinators appointed from the first phase are eligible to apply as principal investigators. In doing so, they will work with the wider research and innovation community through a multidisciplinary consortium that builds upon and enhances the outputs from the first phase. 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 - NHS bodies with research capacity.