UK-HyRES & Henry Royce Institute SPRINT Funding Call

A prestigious new funding opportunity of up to £50k (80% FEC) to support outstanding Early Career Researchers in advancing research in the production, storage, distribution, and use of hydrogen or alternative liquid fuels.

From UK-HyRES & Henry Royce Institute SPRINT Funding Call.

Summary of Call Details

  • Maximum award per proposal – £50k at 80% of FEC
  • Funding level available – 80% of FEC
  • Call for full proposal opens – 15 January 2026
  • Online information webinar – 15 January 2026, 11:00 – 12:00
  • Call for full proposal closes – 23 February 2026, 17:00
  • Notification of successful and unsuccessful proposals – By 27 March 2026
  • Anticipated start date of successful proposals – Projects should start between 20th April 2026 and 1st June 2026
  • Project end – All projects must be completed by 31 December 2026. There will be no extensions to this, due to funding constraints.

Find out more and apply.

Closing date: 23 February 2026