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EPSRC Strategic Infrastructure outlines: September 2026

Funding for strategic infrastructure and resources supporting existing infrastructure.

ScheduledEngineering and Physical Sciences Research CouncilUnited Kingdom

EPSRC strategic infrastructure funding seeks to improve UK scientific capability and enable cutting-edge research of high priority to EPSRC.

The opportunity provides two funding routes: purchase and set-up of strategic infrastructure, and resources to support existing strategic infrastructure. The request should fit within the host institution strategy and enable research that predominantly falls…

Route one covers purchase and set-up of strategic infrastructure, including capital and digital infrastructure. Route two covers resources to support existing strategic infrastructure. Route two is only for invited applicants where strategic needs are identified. Research enabled by the infrastructure must be 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.—
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 27 Aug 2026Funder reference: ukri-post-202772Source: www.ukri.org