Funding

Up to £40,000,000

Location

England

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

This grant offers up to £40 million over six years to create a new AI research lab. The money is paid in stages to support research and training. You must lead the formation of a strategic research lab focused on fundamental AI development. The goal is to advance the UK's position in artificial intelligence. You need to be based at a UK research organisation that can receive EPSRC funding. This is for academic institutions, not businesses. The funding covers both research activities and training programmes. Applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

academic

Key requirements:

  • Must be based at UK research organisation eligible for EPSRC funding
  • Must lead formation of strategic research lab
Who is this for?

This grant is for senior academics at UK universities and research institutions. You need to be eligible for EPSRC funding and capable of leading a major research lab. This is not for businesses, startups, or individual researchers without institutional backing.

Regions

No published award history for Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). Some funders do not publish their grants data.

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

Apply to lead the formation of a strategic research lab dedicated to advancing the UK’s position in fundamental artificial intelligence (AI) development. Up to £40 million delivered in stages is available over six years to support research and training.You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for EPSRC funding.

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Last updated: 31 March 2026