At a glance
EPSRC-Defra Reimagining Circularity: full stage is a national competitive grant from UK Research and Innovation for the research & development sector. Funding is £4.3M–£5.4M. Eligible applicants: See the official UKRI opportunity page; eligibility varies by council and call - most require UK-based researchers or organisations. The application deadline is November 3, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.ukri.org.
- Amount
- £4.3M–£5.4M
- Deadline
- 3 Nov 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Closing soon
About this program
Funding opportunity Funding opportunity: EPSRC-Defra Reimagining Circularity: full stage Opportunity status: Open Funders: Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Co-funders: Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) Funding type: Grant Total fund: £8,656,000 Maximum award: £5,410,000 Publication date: 7 September 2026 Opening date: 7 September 2026 9:00am UK time Closing date: 3 November 2026 4:00pm UK time Start application Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) invite you to develop a NetworkPlus which builds new capacity, strengthens community and enhances research to innovation capabilities focused on the circular economy in data and metrics, or textiles. You must imaginatively use the ‘Plus’ element to accelerate impact in your chosen area. You must be at a UK research organisation eligible for EPSRC funding. Teams must implem...
Who can apply
See the official UKRI opportunity page; eligibility varies by council and call - most require UK-based researchers or organisations.
How to apply
Apply through the UKRI Funding Service as directed on the official opportunity page linked below.
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