EPSRC
Strategic Infrastructure
Rolling deadline; apply within Batching period 2 (January 2027 to end of April 2027)
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EPSRC's Strategic Infrastructure call funds large research equipment and infrastructure at UK institutions, covering items over £400,000 under Route one (up to 100% FEC capital costs) or resources to maximise use of existing infrastructure under Route two (invitation-only, up to 80% FEC). It is open continuously, with institutions applying individually rather than as consortia, and requests above £5M need separate EPSRC approval.
Details
| Funder | EPSRC |
| Budget | Funding available for infrastructure items over £400,000; up to 100% FEC for capital costs, 80% FEC for non-capital costs; requests over £5M require EPSRC approval |
| Duration | Up to 36 months for Route one (extensions require approval); up to 2 years for Route two |
| Consortium | No - individual host institution applies; max 3 applications per institution per batching period |
| Application | Open continuous submission via UKRI Funding Service; Route two requires prior invitation/approval from EPSRC theme lead before applying |
| Frequency | Continuous |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
UK strategic infrastructure funding for capital equipment (Route one, items over £400,000) or resources to maximise use of existing infrastructure (Route two, invitation-only). Open to UK host institutions only; research enabled must fall within EPSRC's remit.
Who Should Apply
- •Research leaders at UK host institutions seeking capital equipment over £400,000 (Route one)
- •Institutions invited by an EPSRC theme lead to apply for Route two infrastructure-use funding
- •Projects whose enabled research falls within EPSRC's remit
- •Institutions planning no more than 3 applications per batching period
Key Dates
- •Rolling deadline; current batching period 2 runs January 2027 to end of April 2027
- •Route one projects run up to 36 months (extensions require approval); Route two up to 2 years
- •Continuous open submission via the UKRI Funding Service
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Route two requires prior invitation or approval from an EPSRC theme lead, contact the relevant theme lead before drafting an application.
- ✓Keep institutional applications within the 3-per-batching-period cap; coordinate internally to avoid exceeding it.
- ✓Budget requests over £5M trigger additional EPSRC approval, so build in extra lead time for high-value capital bids.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does EPSRC Strategic Infrastructure funding provide?
It funds infrastructure items over £400,000, with up to 100% FEC for capital costs and 80% FEC for non-capital costs; requests above £5M need separate EPSRC approval.
What is the difference between Route one and Route two?
Route one funds capital equipment items over £400,000, while Route two funds resources to maximise use of existing infrastructure and requires prior invitation or approval from an EPSRC theme lead.
Is there a deadline for this EPSRC call?
It runs on a rolling, continuous submission basis, with the current batching period covering January 2027 to end of April 2027.
Can multiple UK institutions apply together?
No, there is no consortium requirement, an individual host institution applies, with a limit of 3 applications per institution per batching period.
Who is eligible to apply for EPSRC Strategic Infrastructure funding?
Only UK host institutions are eligible, and the research enabled by the infrastructure must fall within EPSRC's remit.
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