EPSRC
Programme Grant
Rolling deadline; pre-outline accepted anytime, outline panels in January or February, May and September
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The EPSRC Programme Grant funds flexible, large-scale research by UK groups tackling significant strategic challenges across the EPSRC remit, covering 80% of full economic costs. It is open to UK higher education institutions, research council institutes, UKRI-approved independent research organisations, PSREs and NHS bodies, with applicants required to hold a lecturer-level post or equivalent and be UK-resident. Co-investigators can be based in Norway under the UKRI-RCN Money Follows Cooperation Agreement, and both single-discipline and collaborative interdisciplinary proposals are accepted.
Details
| Funder | EPSRC |
| Budget | 80% of full economic costs |
| Consortium | Optional — collaborative and interdisciplinary proposals encouraged but single-discipline proposals also accepted |
| Application | Multi-stage: pre-outline → outline → invited full proposal → interview |
| Frequency | Continuous |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
Flexible funding for world-leading UK research groups tackling significant, strategic research challenges across EPSRC remit. Open to UK higher education institutions, research council institutes, UKRI-approved independent research organisations, PSREs and NHS bodies; applicants must be UK-resident at lecturer level or equivalent. Co-investigators can be based in Norway under the UKRI-RCN Money Follows Cooperation Agreement.
Who Should Apply
- •Researchers at lecturer level or equivalent, UK-resident
- •UK higher education institutions, research council institutes, PSREs, UKRI-approved independent research organisations and NHS bodies
- •Research groups proposing large, strategic programmes of work across EPSRC's remit
- •Teams open to single-discipline or collaborative interdisciplinary proposals
- •Projects wishing to include Norway-based co-investigators under the UKRI-RCN agreement
Key Dates
- •Rolling deadline: pre-outline proposals accepted anytime
- •Outline panels convene in January or February, May and September
- •Multi-stage process: pre-outline, outline, invited full proposal, then interview
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Use the pre-outline stage to test strategic fit with EPSRC priorities before committing to a full outline submission.
- ✓Only applicants invited after the outline stage proceed to full proposal, so the outline case for support must make the strategic significance and scale explicit.
- ✓If including Norwegian co-investigators, reference the UKRI-RCN Money Follows Cooperation Agreement explicitly in the proposal to justify the arrangement.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the EPSRC Programme Grant pay?
It covers 80% of full economic costs, with no fixed budget cap stated.
What is the deadline for the EPSRC Programme Grant?
There is a rolling deadline: pre-outline proposals can be submitted anytime, with outline panels held in January or February, May and September.
Who is eligible for the EPSRC Programme Grant?
UK-resident researchers at lecturer level or equivalent, based at UK higher education institutions, research council institutes, UKRI-approved independent research organisations, PSREs or NHS bodies.
Is a consortium required for the EPSRC Programme Grant?
No, collaborative and interdisciplinary proposals are encouraged but single-discipline proposals are also accepted.
How many stages does the EPSRC Programme Grant application have?
Four stages: pre-outline, outline, invited full proposal, and interview.
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