EPSRC
NMIP Sandpit: Digital Materials for Accelerated Innovation
Sandpit expected January or February 2027; EOI survey not yet open
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This is an EPSRC pre-announcement for a residential sandpit workshop under the National Materials Innovation Programme, focused on digital approaches to accelerate materials research translation. Researchers based in the UK who can commit to attending a 3-5 day in-person sandpit, expected in January or February 2027, should watch for the expression of interest survey. Only recommended project leads from the sandpit are invited to submit a full funding application; industry can join as partners but cannot receive funding directly.
Details
| Funder | EPSRC |
| Consortium | Optional — industry welcomed to attend sandpit as partners but cannot apply for funding |
| Application | Expression of interest (EOI) survey to attend sandpit → sandpit workshop develops project proposals → invited full application from recommended project leads |
| Frequency | One-off |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
Pre-announcement for a residential sandpit (3-5 days, expected Jan/Feb 2027) under the National Materials Innovation Programme, targeting digital approaches to accelerate materials research translation. Applicants must commit to attend the full in-person sandpit if shortlisted; businesses may attend but are not eligible for funding. Full application details will follow EOI survey launch.
Who Should Apply
- •UK-based researchers working on materials science or digital/computational research methods
- •Researchers able to commit to a 3-5 day residential sandpit in January or February 2027
- •Those developing project ideas on digital approaches to materials research translation
- •Industry contacts wanting to partner with academic leads (attendance only, not direct funding)
Key Dates
- •EOI survey to attend sandpit not yet open; residential sandpit expected January or February 2027
- •Stages: EOI survey → in-person sandpit workshop develops project proposals → invited full application from recommended project leads
- •Sandpit duration: 3-5 days, residential
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Register interest as soon as the EOI survey opens; sandpit places are limited and allocated from EOI responses.
- ✓Only commit if you can attend the entire 3-5 day residential sandpit in person, attendance is a precondition for consideration, not optional.
- ✓If you want an industry partner involved, invite them to attend the sandpit directly, since businesses cannot apply for funding independently.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NMIP Sandpit on Digital Materials for Accelerated Innovation?
It is a residential sandpit workshop, expected to run 3-5 days in January or February 2027, under EPSRC's National Materials Innovation Programme, focused on digital approaches to speed up materials research translation.
How do I apply for the NMIP Digital Materials Sandpit?
You first complete an expression of interest (EOI) survey to attend the sandpit; the survey is not yet open.
Can companies apply for funding through this sandpit?
No, businesses may attend the sandpit as partners but are not eligible to apply for funding themselves.
Who can attend the NMIP sandpit if shortlisted?
Shortlisted applicants must commit to attending the full in-person residential sandpit, expected in January or February 2027.
How many times will this sandpit call run?
It is a one-off call under the National Materials Innovation Programme, not a recurring funding round.
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