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NetworkPlus
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EPSRC's NetworkPlus call funds up to £3.75M (80% FEC) over up to five years to build a UK-wide multidisciplinary research network on digital twinning. It targets UK-based principal investigators at eligible research organisations who want to connect disciplines and institutions across the country; postdoctoral fellowship holders cannot act as investigators, and non-UK participants may only join as project partners or advisors.
Details
| Funder | EPSRC |
| Budget | Up to £3.75M (80% FEC funded by UKRI) |
| Duration | Up to 5 years |
| Consortium | Optional — encourages submissions from consortia of research organisations to reach across disciplines and across the UK, but not stated as mandatory |
| TRL | 1-4 |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
EPSRC funding to create a multidisciplinary NetworkPlus establishing a UK digital twinning research community, with fixed start date 1 August 2023. Applicants must be UK-based at eligible research organisations; postdoctoral fellowship holders are not eligible as investigators; non-UK individuals may only participate as project partners or advisors.
Who Should Apply
- •UK-based principal investigators at eligible research organisations
- •Researchers able to lead or join a multidisciplinary, cross-institution consortium
- •Digital twinning or related technology research focus (TRL 1-4)
- •Not postdoctoral fellowship holders, who cannot be named investigators
- •Non-UK collaborators welcome only as project partners or advisors
Key Dates
- •Fixed project start date of 1 August 2023
- •Project duration of up to 5 years
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Build the consortium around genuine cross-disciplinary and cross-UK reach, EPSRC explicitly wants the network to span institutions and fields, not sit in one department.
- ✓Keep technical ambitions within TRL 1-4; this call funds early-stage research network activity, not late-stage development.
- ✓Position non-UK experts correctly as partners or advisors in the proposal, since they cannot hold investigator roles.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much funding does the EPSRC NetworkPlus call provide?
Up to £3.75M at 80% full economic cost (FEC), funded by UKRI.
How long does the NetworkPlus grant last?
Projects can run for up to five years, with a fixed start date of 1 August 2023.
Can non-UK researchers be investigators on this grant?
No, non-UK individuals may only take part as project partners or advisors, not as investigators.
Can postdoctoral fellowship holders apply as investigators?
No, postdoctoral fellowship holders are not eligible to act as investigators on this call.
Is a consortium required for the EPSRC NetworkPlus grant?
A consortium is not mandatory, but EPSRC encourages submissions from multiple research organisations to achieve cross-disciplinary and UK-wide reach.
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