Opportunity status: Open
Funders: Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
Funding type: Grant
Minimum award: £400,000
Publication date: 30 June 2026
Opening date: 7 July 2026 9:00am UK time
Closing date: 8 October 2026 4:00pm UK time
Apply for funding to purchase strategic infrastructure (equipment, resources or both). The funding seeks to improve UK scientific capability and enable cutting-edge research that aligns with national priorities, including those within the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) strategy and EPSRC Strategic Delivery Plan.
This funding opportunity is for invited applicants only.
Eligibility & Requirements:
host: UK research organisation eligible for EPSRC funding
scope: equipment purchase, and set-up, or resources to improve usage of existing equipment
equipment cost: minimum £400,000 (including VAT)
resource-only applications: maximum duration of 2 years