Funding Call FAQ

What is the maximum funding for the 1st call of Proposals?

We can offer a max of 30K at 80% FEC , that means the total value of the project can be £36K

Are electronic signatures OK ?

Yes they are

Will we need a letter of support ?

Letters of support from any project partners, that is any organisation that is putting in match funding (cash or in-kind) are recommended. General letters of support (ie. Not including a contribution to the project) are not required. Letters of support from partner universities (i.e. where a Co-I is listed from another University) are not required.

Are research staff from an Eligible UK institution eligible for applying as PI or Co-I?

Research staff on fixed term contracts can apply as Co-I or as a lead-applicant with the support of an established academic acting as a PI with a Max 5%-time contribution.

We updated the application form and guideline to reflect this change. (https://dte.network/1st-call-for-proposals)

The lead applicant, PI and Co-I should be employed continuously by the Lead UK University (i.e. their post will outlast the project) or higher education institution and be eligible to receive EPSRC funding.

Any funding requested for staff shall only be awarded for named individuals, who are already in post in the organization

Are industry R&D departments, subsidiaries able to work with an academic lead as subcontractors?

Industry partners can be subcontractors to a University lead however the work performed by the sub-contractor has to be justified as essential to the project and show value for money.

Can the named researcher be located at an overseas HEI ?

Overseas HEI are not eligible for funding

https://epsrc.ukri.org/funding/applicationprocess/fundingguide/

Can the named researcher be an existing PhD student in the lead university?

No , the lead applicant needs to be an employee of the University, as stated in our guideline :

The lead applicant, PI and Co-I should be employed continuously by the Lead UK University (i.e. their post will outlast the project) or higher education institution and be eligible to receive EPSRC funding.

Any funding requested for staff shall only be awarded for named individuals, who are already in post in the organization.

An established academic could act as PI and Co-I in a mentor capacity and in this case, a request for a modest percentage of the time may be included in the request (maximum 5%).

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