EPSRC-Defra Reimagining Circularity: full stage

The EPSRC-Defra Reimagining Circularity full stage is a NetworkPlus funding opportunity to build capacity, strengthen community and enhance research-to-innovation capabilities focused on the circular economy in data and metrics, or textiles. It funds interdisciplinary or transdisciplinary teams, including industrial partners, to deliver a UK-focused network. Projects may request up to £5.41 million full economic cost and will be funded at 80% FEC for up to 36 months. Applications are by invitation following a successful outline application.

NetworkPlus grant funding to support a 36-month network project; up to £5.41 million FEC with 80% funded by EPSRC/Defra.

Applications are open only to organisations eligible for EPSRC funding (UK higher education institutions, research council institutes, UKRI-approved independent research organisations, eligible public sector research establishments, and NHS bodies with research capacity). Applicants must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for EPSRC funding and may only apply if invited following a successful outline application. International researchers may participate as partners but cannot be project leads or co-leads except for individuals based at Norwegian institutions who may be co-leads under specified agreements.

Applications are by invitation only following a successful outline application; invited applicants apply via the UKRI Funding Service.