UKRI Funding
The UK Metamaterials Network (UKMMN) is pleased to highlight a range of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funding opportunities relevant to our community. Covering a breadth of schemes that support research, collaboration, international engagement, and career development, these opportunities are designed to help researchers at all stages advance their work. We also encourage members to explore dedicated fellowships that support career progression and return to research.
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The centre will provide opportunities for researchers to develop commercialisation skills, engage with industry, explore new career pathways and build the skills and connections to accelerate adoption.
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Deadline: 7 July 2026 (16:00 UK time).
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Award Range:£10,000,000 – £11,300,000
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- EPSRC standard research grant, Nov 2023: responsive mode – UKRI
- Supports investigator-led research projects of any scale across EPSRC’s remit, with flexible funding for a wide range of research activities.
- Deadline: Open (no fixed closing date).
- Award Range: No defined limit.
- EPSRC new investigator award: Nov 2023: responsive mode – UKRI
- Supports early-career researchers in establishing an independent research vision and developing their first research group.
- Deadline: Open (no fixed closing date).
- Award Range: Not fixed (80% FEC)
- EPSRC network grant: Nov 2023: responsive mode – UKRI
- Funds the development of new interdisciplinary research communities and collaborations across academia, industry and beyond.
- Deadline: Open (no fixed closing date).
- Award Range: Not fixed.
- EPSRC overseas travel grant: Nov 2023: responsive mode – UKRI
- Provides funding for international visits to learn new techniques and build or strengthen research collaborations.
- Deadline: Open (no fixed closing date).
- Award Range: Not fixed (80% FEC).
- EPSRC working with overseas scientists: Nov 2023: responsive mode – UKRI
- Enables collaborative research projects with international partners through EPSRC lead agency agreements.
- Deadline: Open (no fixed closing date).
- Award Range: Not fixed (80% FEC for UK costs).
- Daphne Jackson fellowship – UKRI
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Supports researchers returning to academia after a career break through a flexible programme combining retraining with a research project.
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Deadline: Open (applications accepted year-round).
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Award Range: Varies
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Additional UKRI opportunities include:
- National Materials Innovation Programme: Feasibility studies Rd 2
- UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £2 million for feasibility studies. These studies aim to speed the translation of advanced materials innovations in three prioritised high growth themes and one strategic opportunity theme.
- Deadline: Wednesday 24 June 2026 11:00am