The aim of our Nanoscience through Engineering to Application programme is to focus UK nanotechnology research to enable the UK to make an international impact in this rapidly developing field. The programme has involvement from all other research councils and the Technology Strategy Board.

Activities

We will:

• Implement the nanotechnology strategy agreed by EPSRC Council in December 2006.
  
  
• Develop a series of interdisciplinary grand challenges in areas that are important to society and where UK nanotechnology research can make a significant contribution (for example, healthcare and energy).
  
  
• Establish a network of existing nanotechnology and nanofabrication facilities that can be shared by researchers, and strengthen this equipment pool by capital investment where necessary.
  
  
• Fund 30 research students per year through a number of Centres for Doctoral Training.
  
  
• Support Leadership and Career Acceleration Fellowships.
  
  
• Support fundamental research and new directions by signposting priority research areas in responsive mode. Current priorities include international collaboration and research to better understand the health and safety of nanomaterials.