Materials Innovation Programme Digital Materials Sandpit

Funding

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Deadline

26 November 2026

Location

England

Applications

Deadline: 26 November 2026

Overview

EPSRC is inviting researchers to attend a four-day sandpit event. The sandpit will focus on developing high-impact projects that use digital tools to speed up materials research and get it into real-world use. You must be based at a UK research organisation that is eligible for EPSRC funding. Industry partners can take part in the sandpit but cannot receive EPSRC funding through this opportunity.

Requirements to check

Who can apply:

academic

Key requirements:

  • Must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for EPSRC funding
  • Industry partners may participate but cannot receive EPSRC funding through this opportunity

This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.

Who is this for?

This is for researchers based at UK research organisations that are eligible for EPSRC funding. It is not for industry partners seeking direct EPSRC funding, though they may attend the sandpit as participants.

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 Some funders do not publish their grants data.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 attend a four-day sandpit to develop high-impact projects addressing digital integration to accelerate materials research translation.You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for EPSRC funding. Industry partners may participate but are not eligible for EPSRC funding through this opportunity.

How to apply

Apply through EPSRC's funding portal before 26 November 2026. Check the EPSRC website for the full application requirements and any expression of interest stage.

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Last updated: 29 October 2026