EPSRC new investigator award: Nov 2023: responsive mode

About this grant

This funding opportunity is for people who are establishing their own independent research vision. New investigator awards are for researchers at eligible research organisations. EPSRC encourages projects with a single, clear research vision and the identification of career development opportunities for new investigators. The new investigator award scheme is intended to support individuals who hold an academic lectureship position (or equivalent) and have not previously led a research group. Eligibility is determined on the basis of funding history, not years post-PhD or job title.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Must be based at an eligible UK research organisation
• Hold academic lectureship position or equivalent
• Have not previously led a research group
• Eligibility based on funding history, not years post-PhD or job title
• EPSRC standard eligibility rules apply
• Encouraged: candidates with non-standard career paths after first degree
• Welcome: candidates moving back into research after career break
• No uninvited resubmissions accepted

What the funding covers

• 80% of full economic costs (FEC)
• Staff costs
• Equipment up to £25,000
• Travel and subsistence
• Consumables
• Impact activities
• Career development opportunities

How to apply

1. 1Apply through UKRI Funding Service. No fixed closing dates - applications batched internally. Apply when ready. Processing throughout 2024, 2025 and 2026. Application includes: Summary (550 words), Core team, Thematic area alignment, Vision and Approach (6 pages + workplan), Applicant and team capability (1,500 words R4RI format), References (1,000 words), Project partners, Facilities, Resources and cost justification (1,000 words), Ethics and RRI (500 words), plus additional section on Research organisation support. Contact researchcareers@epsrc.ukri.org for questions.

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