EPSRC New Investigator Award: Nov 2023: Responsive Mode

The EPSRC New Investigator Award is designed to support researchers at eligible research organisations who hold an academic lectureship position (or equivalent) and have not previously led a research group. The award aims to help new investigators develop their own research vision and establish a new research group to explore that vision. EPSRC encourages projects with a single, clear research vision and the identification of career development opportunities for new investigators. Awards fund 80% of the full economic cost (FEC) of the project. The scheme is open to applications in any field of research relevant to EPSRC's remit, including artificial intelligence, digital security, energy and decarbonisation, engineering, healthcare technologies, ICT, manufacturing, mathematical sciences, physical sciences, and quantum technologies. Eligibility is determined based on funding history rather than years post-PhD or job title, and the scheme particularly welcomes applications from candidates who have taken non-standard career paths or are returning to research after a career break.