At a glance
Future computing paradigms Network Plus is a national competitive grant from UK Research and Innovation for the research & development sector. Funding is up to £2.8M. 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 October 13, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.ukri.org.
- Amount
- Up to £2.8M
- Deadline
- 13 Oct 2026
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Closing soon
About this program
Funding opportunity Funding opportunity: Future computing paradigms Network Plus Opportunity status: Open Funders: Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Funding type: Grant Total fund: £2,800,000 Maximum award: £2,800,000 Publication date: 27 July 2026 Opening date: 3 August 2026 9:00am UK time Closing date: 13 October 2026 4:00pm UK time Start application Opportunity to build a multidisciplinary Network Plus that will initiate UK collaboration in future computing paradigms and provide evidence-based recommendations for UKRI and government, shaping national research priorities. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for EPSRC funding. The full economic cost (FEC) of your project can be up to £2.8 million. EPSRC will fund £2,240,000 (80% FEC). Your project can last up to 60 months, comprising 18 months to map, benchmark and horizon scan, incorporatin...
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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