Sustainable Industrial Futures

The Sustainable Industrial Futures grant is a significant funding opportunity aimed at establishing a virtual centre of excellence to advance the UK's transition to net zero. This initiative focuses on addressing cross-sectoral research challenges through leading-edge engineering, physical, and environmental sciences, alongside transdisciplinary approaches.

Grant Details:

• Funding Organisation: UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC), Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
• Eligible Applicants: UK-based research organisations eligible for EPSRC and NERC funding
• Funding Amount: Up to £18 million over seven years
• Opening Date: 27 June 2024, 9:00 am
• Closing Date: 11 December 2024, 4:00 pm

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicants must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for EPSRC and NERC funding.
• The proposed research should focus on environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable industrial futures.
• Interdisciplinary collaboration is encouraged to address the complex challenges in this field.

Application Process:

1. Expression of Interest (EoI): The EoI stage has closed; only those who submitted an EoI are eligible for the full proposal stage.
2. Full Proposal Submission: Eligible applicants should prepare a comprehensive proposal detailing their research objectives, methodologies, and expected outcomes.
3. Review and Selection: Proposals will be assessed based on research excellence, potential impact, and alignment with the grant's objectives.

Key Dates:

• Opening Date for Full Proposals: 27 June 2024, 9:00 am
• Closing Date for Full Proposals: 11 December 2024, 4:00 pm

Additional Information:

• This funding opportunity is a flagship investment aimed at driving significant advances in reducing industrial emissions in the UK.
• The initiative seeks to shift UK industries towards more sustainable and circular alternatives, contributing to the nation's net zero goals.

For detailed information and application guidelines, please visit the official UKRI page:

• What is the Sustainable Industrial Futures Grant?
  → The Sustainable Industrial Futures Grant is a £18 million UKRI funding opportunity supporting sustainable industrial research to advance the UK’s net zero goals.

• Who can apply for the Sustainable Industrial Futures funding?
  → UK-based research organisations eligible for EPSRC and NERC funding.

• When is the deadline for the Sustainable Industrial Futures Grant?
  → Deadline: 11 December 2024, 4:00 PM UK Time.

• How can I apply for this UKRI research funding?
  → Applications must be submitted via the UKRI portal, following the eligibility criteria.