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EPSRC Network Plus: Reimagining Circularity

Supports circular economy research in the United Kingdom through co-funded networking programmes in textiles and built systems.

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The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), co-funded with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), is investing £13 million across three Network Plus awards under the Reimagining Circularity programme. Each network addresses one of three circular economy challenge areas — textiles, the built environment, or data and metrics — with a maximum award of £4,3…

Circular economy: textiles, built environment, or data and metrics. Emphasis on interdisciplinary/transdisciplinary approaches, industrial partners, and flexible funding streams.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.-
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.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.£13M

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