Next generation artificial intelligence (AI): explainable AI
Funding
Up to £602,500
Location
England
Applications
Open until 20 October 2026
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.
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 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
No published award history for UK Research and Innovation, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC). Some funders do not publish their grants data.
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.
Set up your organisation profile first
Takes about 5 minutes. This is what makes your checks specific to your business.
Get the full toolkit
Premium adds unlimited eligibility checks plus everything you need to apply, for any grant.
- Unlimited eligibility checks
- Get a step-by-step application plan
- Generate a first draft you can work from
- Review your draft against the criteria
- Build a budget template
- Read the grant in plain English
Get notified about grants like this
Create a free account to receive alerts when new information & communication funding opens.
Create free accountLast updated: 13 August 2026