EPSRC
Enabling AI Adoption Across Science and Engineering
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This EPSRC call funds exploratory projects up to £250,000 (80% FEC) over up to 12 months that pair an AI expert with a domain researcher in engineering biology, advanced materials, quantum technologies, medical research or fusion energy. It targets UK research organisations building new AI-domain collaborations, with international researchers only eligible to join as a co-lead through specific UKRI cooperation agreements. This is a one-off call, not a recurring programme.
Details
| Funder | EPSRC |
| Budget | Up to £250,000 FEC (UKRI funds 80%) |
| Deadline | 1 December 2026 |
| Duration | Up to 12 months |
| Consortium | Required - applications must bring together an AI expert and a non-AI domain expert, with project partners and international co-leads permitted |
| Application | Single stage |
| Frequency | One-off |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
Exploratory projects pairing AI expertise with domain researchers in engineering biology, advanced materials, quantum technologies, medical research or fusion energy. Open to UK standard-eligible organisations; international researchers may only join as 'project co-lead (international)' via specific cooperation agreements. Projects must start by 26 April 2027; funding excludes PhD studentships and equipment over £25,000.
Who Should Apply
- •Teams combining an AI expert and a non-AI domain expert
- •UK-based lead research organisation submitting via UKRI Funding Service
- •Projects in engineering biology, advanced materials, quantum technologies, medical research or fusion energy
- •International co-leads joining only via UKRI-RCN or UKRI-IIASA agreements
Key Dates
- •Deadline: 1 December 2026, 16:00 UK time
- •Single-stage application
- •Up to 12-month project duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Name both the AI expert and the domain expert explicitly in the team structure; the pairing is a stated eligibility requirement, not just good practice.
- ✓If involving international partners, confirm the UKRI-RCN or UKRI-IIASA cooperation agreement route early, as international involvement is otherwise restricted.
- ✓Only the lead research organisation can submit, so confirm institutional roles and submission responsibility before drafting.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the EPSRC Enabling AI Adoption Across Science and Engineering grant pay?
Up to £250,000 at 80% full economic cost (FEC).
How long is the EPSRC Enabling AI Adoption Across Science and Engineering project?
Up to 12 months.
Can international researchers apply to this EPSRC call?
Only as a project co-lead (international), and only through UKRI-RCN or UKRI-IIASA cooperation agreements; the lead research organisation must be UK-based.
Is this EPSRC AI adoption call recurring?
No, it is listed as a one-off call.
What research areas does this EPSRC call cover?
Engineering biology, advanced materials, quantum technologies, medical research, and fusion energy.
Summary generated by AI based on published grant information. Always verify details on the funder's website.
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