National research and training hub: electromagnetic environment

Funding

Up to £14,400,000

Deadline

19 December 2026

Location

England

Applications

Deadline: 19 December 2026

Overview

UKRI and EPSRC are funding a research and training hub focused on electromagnetic environment skills. The hub must deliver high quality research and cohort-based doctoral training. This work must relate to the defence section of the UK government's Industrial Strategy and the protection of UK national security. Up to £14,400,000 is available. The deadline to apply is 19 December 2026.

Requirements to check

Who can apply:

academic

Key requirements:

  • Must deliver cohort-based doctoral training
  • Must deliver high quality research in electromagnetic environment skills
  • Work must relate to the defence section of the UK government's Industrial Strategy
  • Work must relate to the protection of UK national security

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

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Who is this for?

This call is for academic institutions and research organisations able to lead a large-scale research and doctoral training hub. The work must focus on electromagnetic environment skills in the context of UK defence and national security. It is not for charities, community groups, or businesses without a research and training remit.

Regions

Full details from UK Research and Innovation, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

Apply for funding to deliver a research and training hub, offering both high quality research and cohort-based doctoral training in electromagnetic environment skills related to the defence section of the UK government’s Industrial Strategy and the protection of UK national security.

How to apply

Apply through UKRI's funding service before 19 December 2026. Check the UKRI and EPSRC websites for full application guidance and any expression of interest requirements.

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Last updated: 3 November 2026