Tier 2 High Performance Computing Services

This call is to invest in a new cohort of Tier 2 computing resources in the UK, in recognition that the existing centres may wish to seek a refresh or expansion of their hardware, and that new centres may emerge to address growing demands within the engineering and physical sciences research communities and to provide access to state of the art computational architectures.

Prosperity Partnerships to address generational challenges across the globe

Pioneering new partnerships have been launched to speed up the production of medicines, utilise Artificial Intelligence to complete household tasks, develop ultra-high strength alloys for the automotive industry and create new materials that will not make a noise underwater, reducing its harmful impact on marine wildlife.

Showcasing Physical Sciences Impact Event 2019

This call is to invite submissions of an Expression of Interest to exhibit at the Showcasing Physical Sciences Impact Event. EPSRC is looking for 10-15 eye-catching, hands-on exhibitions that demonstrate physical sciences research. The exhibits should be aimed at a non-expert but science literate audience. Exhibitors are encouraged to think about the variety of different forms impact can take when designing their exhibits: impact through knowledge; impact through people; societal, cultural and economic impact. Successful exhibitors will be invited to display their research at the event in London on Friday 6 December 2019, and will also be able to attend the other activities, including plenary talks, keynote speech and panel sessions.

Please note we are not looking for static displays/posters or overviews of current research which have yet to have demonstrable impact.

Responsible Natural Language Processing for Intelligent Interfaces

A future call for proposals for Natural Language Processing is planned for July 2019. This call recognises that many of the challenges addressed by the natural language processing are collaborative in nature, drawing upon expertise from a range of techniques including, but not limited to, machine learning, semantic techniques, reasoning, statistical analysis and the social sciences. In order to contribute a step change in this area, proposals must contain a new collaboration with one or more interdisciplinary partner (academic or industrial).

This call also encourages a responsible innovation approach in this research area, ensuring the benefits of intelligent technologies can be realised for the UK. 

Security for all in an AI enabled society - future call for proposals

The Digital Economy Theme, led by EPSRC within UKRI, seeks to support four to six research projects which address challenges that lie at the intersection between artificial intelligence (AI) and cyber-security. This includes both security for AI and AI for security, aiming for better and more wide-spread adoption of trusted and secure AI systems across the UK’s digital economy. We expect projects to take a fundamentally applied and interdisciplinary approach, across ICT, DE, social sciences and user communities. The call will be launched in July 2019.

Feasibility Studies - EPSRC Future Liquid Metal Engineering Hub

EPSRC Future Liquid Metal Engineering Hub is inviting proposals for innovative feasibility studies in the field of solidification science and technology in: heterogeneous nucleation, grain refinement and recycling of metallic materials.

National Research Facility Statements of Community Need

This is the sixth call for Statements of Community Need for new and existing National Research Facilities that will support excellent engineering and physical sciences research.  The facilities provide leading edge capabilities and technique development at a national level and/or access to European research facilities.

PETRAS National Centre of Excellence: 1st Strategic Research Fund (SRF) Call for Expressions of Interest

The PETRAS National Centre of Excellence for IoT Systems Cybersecurity invites proposals from eligible UK higher education institutions (HEIs) for collaborative projects in the cybersecurity of devices and networks at the edge of the internet research, to be undertaken jointly with user partners.

A fifth of UK adults say robotics education should be compulsory in schools

A survey says a fifth of parents in the UK would like to see robotics taught as part of the school curriculum, as scientists prepare for UK Robotics Week.

EPSRC-NSFC Call in Sustainable Power Supply

Funding Available: up to £4 million is available from EPSRC, with up to 3 million RMB available per project from Chinese applicants from NSFC. A maximum of £800,000 (80% FEC) can be requested from EPSRC per proposal.

How to apply: UK Applicants must submit an intent-to-submit via the online form on the EPSRC website call page by 23 July 2019. Full proposals must be submitted by 10 September 2019, via Je-S in the UK.