EPSRC Strategic Infrastructure 2026 (invite only)

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Ongoing

Funding

Contact funder

Location

England

Applications

By invitation

Overview

This grant helps UK research organisations buy major scientific equipment and infrastructure. It is invite only, so you cannot apply unless EPSRC has contacted you directly. The funding supports high-priority research that advances UK scientific capability. No funding amounts or deadlines have been published.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

academicpublic sector

Key requirements:

  • Invite only, applicants must be contacted by EPSRC directly
  • Must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for EPSRC funding
Who is this for?

This is for UK research organisations that have been personally invited by EPSRC to apply. It is not open to businesses, charities, or anyone who has not received a direct invitation. If EPSRC has not contacted you, you cannot apply.

Regions

Full details from Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

Apply for funding to purchase strategic infrastructure that will improve UK scientific capability and enable cutting-edge research of high priority to EPSRC.This funding opportunity is for invited applicants only.You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for EPSRC funding.

How to apply

You must be invited by EPSRC before you can apply. If you have received an invitation, follow the instructions provided directly by EPSRC.

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Last updated: 1 July 2026