Funder
EPSRC: EXTENDED DEADLINE Manufacturing research hubs for a sustainable future
Added date
05/05/2022
Closing date
16/06/2022
Call summary
Apply for funding to establish a large-scale, multidisciplinary research hub in support of manufacturing, environmental sustainability and net zero. Projects should address major, long-term challenges facing manufacturing industries. We will fund two projects. EPSRC will fund 80% of the full economic cost of each project up to £12 million. Funding for each project will be awarded over seven years.
Scientific scope
Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering; Physical Sciences and Engineering; Sustainable Development & Resource Use
PI eligibility
UK-based researchers based at UK HEIs, research council institutes, UKRI-approved independent research organisations, public sector research establishments or NHS bodies with research capacity may apply. They must hold a fixed-term contract at their institution that extends beyond the duration of the proposed project; be employed at a level equivalent to lecturer or above; hold an EPSRC, Royal Society or Royal Academy of Engineering fellowship aimed at later career stages; or hold fellowships under other schemes. Holders of postdoctoral-level fellowships are not eligible.