Next generation artificial intelligence (AI): explainable AI
Funding
Up to £602,500
Deadline
20 October 2026
Location
England
Applications
Deadline: 20 October 2026
Overview
This grant funds speculative and high-risk fundamental research into explainable AI. The goal is to make future AI systems more understandable and transparent. Projects must have the potential to deliver a significant step change in AI explainability. You can apply for up to £602,500. The deadline is 20 October 2026. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UKRI funding.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UKRI funding
- Research must focus on speculative and high-risk fundamental research into explainable AI
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
This grant is for researchers based at UK research organisations that are eligible for UKRI funding. It suits those working on fundamental, speculative research into making AI systems more explainable. It is not for businesses, charities, or individuals outside of eligible research institutions.
Regions
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Full details from UK Research and Innovation, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Apply for funding for projects focused on speculative and high-risk fundamental research with the potential to deliver high reward and a step change in the explainability of future AI systems. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UK Research and Innovation funding.
You apply through the UKRI Funding Service. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UKRI funding. Check the full guidance on the UKRI website before submitting.
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