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EPSRC network grant: responsive mode

Support for researchers building interdisciplinary research communities.

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Network grants are for researchers at eligible research organisations. They support costs of building interdisciplinary research communities.

Network grants aim to develop new interdisciplinary research communities and topics by supporting interaction between researchers and relevant science, technology and industrial groups. They do not fund research.

Supported activities include time spent set…

You can apply for a network grant in any area within the remit of Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). The majority of your research must fall within our remit. Network grants do not fund research.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.36 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.20%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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