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EPSRC Strategic Infrastructure 2026 (Invite Only – Full Proposal Stage)
Invite-only full proposal stage; interviews expected week commencing 30 November 2026
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EPSRC Strategic Infrastructure 2026 funds major equipment and resources (£400k+) to support strategic research infrastructure across UK institutions. This is the full proposal stage, open only to organisations invited after the 2026 outline panel; a formal invitation letter is mandatory for submission. Proposals must demonstrate national equipment-sharing models and include detailed accessibility plans to advance research capability across the UK.
Details
| Funder | EPSRC |
| Application | 2-stage: outline (closed) → full proposal (invite only) → expert review → shortlisting → interview panel |
| Frequency | One-off |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
Full proposal stage open only to applicants invited after the 2026 outline panels. Covers strategic infrastructure and resources to support existing strategic infrastructure (£400k+ equipment threshold). UK research organisations eligible. Applications without a formal invitation will be rejected. Proposals must demonstrate national equipment-sharing context and include an accessibility plan.
Who Should Apply
- •UK-based research organisations with formal invitation letters from the outline stage
- •Institutional teams proposing equipment, facilities or sustained resource investments above £400,000
- •Applicants able to articulate national or regional equipment-sharing and access models
- •Organisations prepared to develop and implement accessibility plans for the proposed infrastructure
Key Dates
- •Full proposal deadline: 30 November 2026 (invite only, applications without formal invitation will be rejected)
- •Expert review and shortlisting period follows submission
- •Interview panel expected week commencing 30 November 2026
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Possession of a formal outline-stage invitation letter is non-negotiable; submit without one and you will be desk-rejected.
- ✓The accessibility and national-sharing narrative is scored as heavily as technical merit, embed it throughout, not as an afterthought section.
- ✓Prepare for a panel interview; articulate how your infrastructure will be accessed by the wider UK research community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an invitation to apply to EPSRC Strategic Infrastructure 2026 full proposal stage?
Yes, a formal invitation letter from the outline stage is mandatory; applications without it will be rejected.
What is the minimum budget for EPSRC Strategic Infrastructure 2026?
Equipment and resources must be valued at £400,000 or above.
Who is eligible for EPSRC Strategic Infrastructure 2026?
UK-based research organisations that have been invited to the full proposal stage following the outline panel review.
Will there be an interview for EPSRC Strategic Infrastructure 2026?
Yes, shortlisted proposals will be subject to a panel interview expected in the week commencing 30 November 2026.
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