EPSRC: Mathematical and computational foundations of artificial intelligence

15/06/2023

08/06/2024

The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council invites applications for its Mathematical and computational foundations of artificial intelligence funding. This supports the creation of up to 3 cross-disciplinary hubs that will, through advancing underpinning mathematical and computational concepts, develop novel approaches to methodological challenges in AI. The hubs will form new cross-disciplinary partnerships, both within and across mathematical and computational sciences that establish the long-term capability that is critical in underpinning the future of AI. Each hub will be a virtual or physical centre which is multi-institutional but based around a ‘lead’ research organisation. he total funding available for this opportunity is expected to be up £20 million to fund up to 3 hubs. Funding for each hub will be awarded over 60 months at 80% full economic cost. Maximum funding per application (at 80% full economic cost) is £8m and minimum funding per application (at 80% full economic cost) is £6m. (Forecasted date for next year's call).

Artificial Intelligence; Computing & Mathematics

UK higher education institutions, public sector research establishments, UKRI-approved independent research organisations and NHS bodies with research capacity may apply. The applicant must be a resident in the UK and meet at least one of the following: •be employed at the submitting research organisation at lecturer level or above; •hold a fixed-term contract that extends beyond the duration of the proposed project, and the host research organisation is prepared to give them all the support normal for a permanent employee; •hold an EPSRC, Royal Society or Royal Academy of Engineering fellowship aimed at later career stages; •hold fellowships under other schemes (please contact EPSRC to check eligibility, which is considered on a case-by-case basis). Holders of postdoctoral level fellowships are not eligible to apply for an EPSRC grant. Applicants may only be named on 1 proposal submitted to this funding opportunity.