EPSRC
Establishing a UK Ultra-High Field NMR National Research Facility (Invite Only)
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This is an invite-only EPSRC call to establish a UK national ultra-high field NMR research facility (≥850 MHz), funded up to £7.25 million over five years with a fixed start date of 5 January 2027. Only shortlisted UK research organisations can apply; the facility must recover at least 40% of its operating costs through user fees, with UKRI providing no subsidy for shortfalls. Capital equipment over £25,000 and direct research costs are not funded under this scheme.
Details
| Funder | EPSRC |
| Budget | Up to £7.25 million |
| Duration | 5 years (fixed start date 5 January 2027) |
| Frequency | One-off |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
Invite-only call to establish a UK national research facility for ultra-high field NMR (≥850 MHz). Open to UK research organisations; no equipment >£25k funded. Requires a cost-recovery plan with a minimum 40% recovery target; UKRI will not cover shortfalls. No direct research costs funded. Full economic cost ~£12.1M; EPSRC funds up to £7.25M.
Who Should Apply
- •UK research organisations shortlisted by EPSRC for this invite-only call
- •Institutions capable of operating a user-facing national facility with cost-recovery model
- •Organisations with established NMR expertise and multi-user facility management experience
- •Teams prepared to develop and implement a cost-recovery plan targeting minimum 40% recovery
Key Dates
- •Invite-only call; no public deadline (nominated institutions invited by EPSRC)
- •Fixed project start: 5 January 2027
- •Five-year facility duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓This is invite-only: you cannot self-nominate. If you believe your institution should be considered, contact EPSRC programme officers before the call closes to express your facility's capabilities.
- ✓EPSRC funds ~60% of the full economic cost (£7.25M of £12.1M); your cost-recovery plan must be watertight, with explicit user-fee, consortium partnership, or income models to reach 40% recovery without UKRI subsidy.
- ✓Capital equipment, consumables, and research salaries are not EPSRC-fundable under this call; focus your proposal on facility operation, training, quality assurance, and access infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much funding does EPSRC provide for this NMR facility?
Up to £7.25 million over five years. The full economic cost is approximately £12.1 million; EPSRC will not cover any shortfall in the required 40% cost recovery.
Who can apply for this EPSRC NMR facility call?
Only UK research organisations formally invited by EPSRC can apply; this is an invite-only call, not open to public applications.
What is the start date for the EPSRC NMR facility?
Projects will begin on 5 January 2027 if funded.
Can the EPSRC grant cover equipment and research costs?
No. Capital equipment over £25,000, consumables, and direct research costs are not eligible; funding is limited to facility operation and management.
What is the cost-recovery requirement for this facility?
The facility must recover at least 40% of its operating costs through user fees or other income; UKRI will not subsidise any shortfall.
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