EPSRC
Network Grant
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The EPSRC Network Grant funds network-building activities, workshops, travel, coordination, and administrative costs, for UK-based researchers establishing or strengthening research communities across three-year projects. Lecturers and above at UK HEIs, research council institutes, and approved research organisations are eligible; postdoctoral fellows cannot apply. EPSRC covers 80% of full economic costs, with the host institution covering the remaining 20%.
Details
| Funder | EPSRC |
| Budget | 80% of full economic costs |
| Duration | Up to 3 years |
| Consortium | Optional — networks may include collaboration with overseas partners and industrial or SME members, but a single UK-based applicant applies |
| Application | Single stage; peer review by at least three reviewers followed by panel scoring |
| Frequency | Continuous |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
For researchers at UK higher education institutions, research council institutes, UKRI-approved independent research organisations, PSREs and NHS bodies; funds building of interdisciplinary research communities (salaries, travel, workshops, admin support) but not research itself. Co-investigators can be based in Norway under the UKRI-RCN Money Follows Cooperation Agreement; postdoctoral fellowship holders are not eligible to apply.
Who Should Apply
- •Lecturers, senior lecturers, readers, and above at UK HEIs
- •Researchers at UKRI-approved independent research organisations, PSREs, and NHS bodies
- •Applicants seeking to convene research communities around a specific theme or challenge
- •UK-resident researchers; Norwegian co-investigators permitted under UKRI-RCN agreement
Key Dates
- •Rolling deadline, applications accepted continuously
- •Single-stage peer review (≥3 reviewers) followed by panel scoring
- •Up to three-year project duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Network Grants fund activity, not research, frame your budget tightly around workshops, community events, visiting fellowships, and coordination; research salaries and lab costs are ineligible.
- ✓The 80/20 cost-share model is non-negotiable: confirm your host institution's commitment to cover the 20% before submission.
- ✓Emphasise early-career and geographic diversity in your network plan; panels reward networks that widen participation, not reinforce existing clusters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I use an EPSRC Network Grant to fund?
Network-building activities including workshops, travel for network members, visitor support, coordination staff, and administrative costs. Research salaries and equipment are not eligible.
Who is eligible to apply for an EPSRC Network Grant?
Lecturers and above at UK HEIs, research council institutes, UKRI-approved independent research organisations, PSREs, and NHS bodies. Postdoctoral fellows are ineligible.
How much does EPSRC fund on an EPSRC Network Grant?
EPSRC covers 80% of full economic costs; the host organisation must contribute 20%.
Can non-UK researchers be part of an EPSRC Network Grant?
Norwegian co-investigators are permitted under the UKRI-RCN agreement; other international collaborators can participate but only UK-resident applicants above lecturer level can be the grant holder.
How often can I apply to the EPSRC Network Grant?
The scheme has a rolling deadline, so applications are accepted continuously.
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