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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.","{\"summary\":\"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. 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