Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

EPSRC creates knowledge in engineering and physical sciences for UK capability to benefit society and the economy.

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Highlights

YouTube: We are the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

Driving regional growth: the impact of EPSRC research investment in the UK

News

18 July 2025

Government and UKRI launch compute roadmap

AHRCEPSRCNERCSTFC

10 July 2025

UK businesses and academia partner up in cutting-edge research

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7 July 2025

Butterfly-inspired solar glass could help green global shipping

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Blog

14 August 2025

Mathematical models turn patient data into life-saving insight

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24 March 2025

Using statistics to better understand researcher funding outcomes

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Funding opportunities

Access to Isambard-AI and Dawn AIRR supercomputers: Gateway route

Apply for 10,000 graphics processing unit hours on the Isambard-AI and Dawn supercomputers for artificial intelligence-related research and development projects.

Open to UK researchers from academia, industry, or other organisations.

• Opportunity status: Open
• Funders: UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), Innovate UK, Medical Research Council (MRC), Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
• Funding type: Other
• Publication date: 18 August 2025
• Opening date: N/A
• Closing date: Open - no closing date

Isambard-AI and Dawn AIRR supercomputers: Rapid Access route

UK-registered micro, small and medium businesses can apply for 20,000 graphics processing unit hours on the Isambard-AI and Dawn AI Research Resource (AIRR) supercomputers for early-stage artificial intelligence product research and development.

• Opportunity status: Open
• Funders: UK Research and Innovation, Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), Innovate UK, Medical Research Council (MRC), Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC)
• Funding type: Other
• Publication date: 18 August 2025
• Opening date: N/A
• Closing date: Open - no closing date

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