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Mathematical Sciences Small Grants Scheme
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The EPSRC Mathematical Sciences Small Grants Scheme funds original research projects or feasibility studies in mathematical sciences with £10,000-£80,000 FEC (total cost up to £100,000) over up to 12 months. It is open to UK-resident researchers at lecturer level or above based at UK higher education institutions, research council institutes, PSREs, UKRI-approved independent research organisations, and NHS bodies with research capacity. Applications are accepted continuously and assessed by panel in four batches a year, and a co-investigator may be based in Norway under the UKRI, Research Council of Norway agreement.
Details
| Funder | EPSRC |
| Budget | £10,000–£80,000 FEC (total cost up to £100,000) |
| Duration | Up to 12 months |
| Consortium | Optional — single or multiple applicants permitted, interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary collaboration allowed but not required |
| Application | Single stage: full proposal only, assessed by panel on a rolling basis, batched four times a year |
| Frequency | Continuous |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
Supports original research projects or feasibility studies in mathematical sciences at UK higher education institutions, research council institutes, PSREs, UKRI-approved independent research organisations, and NHS bodies with research capacity. Applicants must be UK-resident at lecturer level or above; postdoctoral fellowship holders are not eligible. A co-investigator may be based in Norway under the UKRI–Research Council of Norway agreement.
Who Should Apply
- •UK-resident researchers at lecturer level or above
- •Based at UK higher education institutions, research council institutes, PSREs, approved independent research organisations, or NHS bodies with research capacity
- •Mathematical sciences researchers proposing original research or feasibility studies
- •Single applicants or small teams, interdisciplinary collaboration optional
- •Not open to postdoctoral fellowship holders
Key Dates
- •Rolling deadline, applications accepted continuously
- •Single-stage full proposal, assessed by panel in four batches per year
- •Up to 12-month project duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Feasibility studies are explicitly eligible alongside full research projects, so smaller exploratory ideas can be pitched without inflating scope to fit a standard grant.
- ✓Since proposals are batched four times a year rather than reviewed instantly, submit well ahead of when you need a funding decision.
- ✓If adding a Norwegian co-investigator, reference the UKRI, Research Council of Norway agreement directly in the proposal to justify the collaboration route.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the EPSRC Mathematical Sciences Small Grants Scheme pay?
Between £10,000 and £80,000 FEC, with total project cost up to £100,000.
Who is eligible for the EPSRC Small Grants Scheme?
UK-resident researchers at lecturer level or above based at eligible UK institutions; postdoctoral fellowship holders are not eligible.
Is there a deadline for this grant?
No fixed deadline, applications are accepted on a rolling basis and assessed by panel four times a year.
How long can a Small Grants Scheme project run?
Projects can run for up to 12 months.
Can I include an international collaborator?
A co-investigator may be based in Norway under the UKRI, Research Council of Norway agreement; otherwise the scheme is for UK-based applicants.
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