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Next generation artificial intelligence (AI): explainable AI

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) · Competitive · Research & Development

At a glance

Next generation artificial intelligence (AI): explainable AI is a national competitive grant from UK Research and Innovation for the research & development sector. Funding is £603K–£10M. 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 20, 2026. Apply via the official listing at www.ukri.org.

Amount
£603K–£10M
Deadline
20 Oct 2026
Type
Competitive
Status
Open

About this program

Funding opportunity Funding opportunity: Next generation artificial intelligence (AI): explainable AI Opportunity status: Open Funders: UK Research and Innovation, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Funding type: Grant Total fund: £12,050,000 Maximum award: £602,500 Publication date: 11 August 2026 Opening date: 11 August 2026 9:00am UK time Closing date: 20 October 2026 4:00pm UK time Start application Apply for funding for projects focused on speculative and high-risk fundamental research with the potential to deliver high reward and a step change in the explainability of future artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Applications are particularly welcomed from early and mid-career UK researchers. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funding. The full economic cost (FEC) of your project can be up to £602,50...

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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