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Funding opportunity: UK Japan Civil Nuclear Research Programme 2026

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Apply for funding for research into accelerating and advancing nuclear science including decommissioning relevant to Fukushima and Sellafield. This programme aims to support one to two projects.

Projects can be up to £593,750 at 100% full economic cost (FEC). Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) will fund 80% of the FEC to £475,000.

Projects must start on 1 January 2027 and will have a duration of up to 36 months.

EPSRC will only fund the UK component of the research.

You must:

  • be a UK-based researcher employed by an eligible research organisation
  • collaborate with Japanese researchers
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