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UK Future Internet NetworkPlus
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The UK Future Internet NetworkPlus, funded by EPSRC, provides up to £6.5M (FEC) to build a single interdisciplinary research network connecting academia, government, regulators and industry around future internet research. It is a one-off call open to UK-based teams, with a multi-institution consortium of up to one project lead and seven co-leads, and allows Norwegian co-leads under the UKRI-Research Council of Norway agreement.
Details
| Funder | EPSRC |
| Budget | Up to £6.5M FEC (UKRI contribution up to £5.2M at 80% FEC) |
| Duration | 3 years and 9 months |
| Consortium | Required — multidisciplinary, multi-institution team with up to 1 project lead and 7 co-leads; international co-leads permitted only from Norwegian institutions |
| Application | 2-stage: outline then invited full application |
| Frequency | One-off |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
Funds one UK Future Internet NetworkPlus to build a collaborative interdisciplinary research community linking academia, government, regulators and industry. Project leads/co-leads must be UK-based (except Norwegian co-leads under the UKRI-Research Council of Norway agreement); projects must start by 1 July 2025.
Who Should Apply
- •UK-based academics able to lead or co-lead a large multi-institution consortium
- •Teams spanning multiple disciplines relevant to future internet technologies
- •Institutions with existing links to government, regulators or industry partners
- •Norwegian co-investigators collaborating under the UKRI-Research Council of Norway agreement
- •Consortia able to mobilise up to seven co-leads across institutions
Key Dates
- •Two-stage process: outline application first, then invited full application
- •Projects must start by 1 July 2025
- •3 years and 9 months project duration
- •One-off call, not expected to recur
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Only one NetworkPlus will be funded nationally, so the outline stage must clearly justify why your consortium is the right single hub for the whole UK community.
- ✓Use the co-lead structure (up to seven) to visibly cover the multidisciplinary and cross-sector remit, academia, government, regulators and industry, rather than concentrating leadership in one department.
- ✓If including Norwegian partners, reference the UKRI-Research Council of Norway agreement explicitly, since co-leads from other countries are not eligible.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much funding does the UK Future Internet NetworkPlus provide?
Up to £6.5M at full economic cost, with UKRI contributing up to £5.2M at 80% FEC.
How long does the UK Future Internet NetworkPlus grant last?
The project runs for 3 years and 9 months and must start by 1 July 2025.
Can international partners join the UK Future Internet NetworkPlus?
Only Norwegian co-leads are eligible, under the UKRI-Research Council of Norway agreement; all other leads and co-leads must be UK-based.
Is the UK Future Internet NetworkPlus a recurring call?
No, it is a one-off call funding a single NetworkPlus for the UK.
What is the application process for the UK Future Internet NetworkPlus?
It is a two-stage process: an outline application followed by an invited full application.
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