UK Japan Civil Nuclear Research Programme 2026

Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Ongoing

Funding

Up to £950,000

Location

England

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

This grant funds research into nuclear decommissioning. It is a joint programme between UK funder EPSRC and Japan's Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. The focus is on decommissioning work at Fukushima in Japan and Sellafield in the UK. You can apply for up to £950,000 per project. Two projects will be funded in total.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

limited companyacademic

Key requirements:

  • Research must focus on nuclear decommissioning at Fukushima or Sellafield
  • Only two projects will be funded
Who is this for?

This grant is for researchers and organisations in England working on civil nuclear decommissioning. It suits those with expertise relevant to Fukushima or Sellafield. It is not for businesses outside the nuclear research sector.

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

Apply for this jointly funded opportunity between EPSRC and the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) aiming to support two projects focused on the decommissioning of Fukushima and Sellafield.

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Last updated: 3 August 2026