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EPSRC standard research grant: responsive mode

Research grants for excellent discovery led research within EPSRC’s remit.

Standard research grants are available for researchers at eligible research organisations. You can apply for a research grant in any area within the remit of Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

EPSRC funds a wide range of projects, from small, short-term grants to multi-million-pound research projects. This includes high-risk or high-return research embracing new concepts

You can apply for a standard research grant in any field of research relevant to EPSRC’s remit. EPSRC supports high quality research in artificial intelligence (AI), digital security and resilience, energy and decarbonisation, engineering, healthcare technologies, information and communication technologies (ICT), manufacturing and the circular economy, mathematical sciences, physical sciences, and quantum technologies. The majority of your research must fall within EPSRC’s remit.

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.
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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