Expression of Interest Stage: Critical Mass Programmes to drive a Sustainable Future (OPP726)
Overview
Expression of Interest (EoI) stage
It is mandatory to submit this expression of interest (EoI) to be eligible for this opportunity. Please complete this survey to express your interest in submitting a full proposal to this opportunity.
This EoI survey form will be open from 07 January 2025 09:00 UK time to 04 March 2025 16:00 UK time. You will not be able to apply after this time.
Following the submission of your EoI form, the system does not allow for amendments to your submission. Applicants wishing to amend their EoI should instead submit a new form, making it clear in the text this is the updated version and to disregard a previous submission. However, no such amendment submissions can be made following the EoI closing date. If your application does not follow the guidance, it may be rejected. If an application is withdrawn after the EoI closing date or office rejected, it cannot be resubmitted to the opportunity.
The EoI will request the following details:
- project lead name, affiliation and email address
- proposed host organisation
- project co-lead names
- if your submission is for the interseasonal storage highlight area (yes or no)
- a short summary of the proposed research vision and its objectives.
- a short summary of how your programme will provide additionality to the current and foreseeable UKRI portfolio.
- how you would like EPSRC to contact you
You do not have to provide any indicative costs for EPSRC at this stage.
EoI submissions will be evaluated by EPSRC Staff members internally after the closing date. This review will assess that:
- you meet our funding eligibility requirements
- the majority of the research is within EPSRC remit
- your application aligns to the scope and objectives of this opportunity
- a sustainable future is a core focus of the programme and not a mere beneficiary or potential impact pathway.
- your programme will provide additionality to the current and foreseeable UKRI portfolio.
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any applications with the same area of research focus, submitted into the same round of this opportunity, could be offered the opportunity to strengthen their consortia by forming a single full stage application with other applicants.
EPSRC reserves the right to make remit decisions without reference to peer review. Feedback will not be provided for this stage of submission.
After EPSRC has selected the successful EOIs to be shortlisted, EPSRC will contact you if other applicants have submitted proposals relevant to the same challenge area of focus within this round, such to advise if there are any buddying opportunities possible. However, no personal information, contact information, or content from your EOI will be shared to any other applicants without your specific consent prior.
Your Data
EPSRC complies with the General Data Protection Regulations 2016/679 (EU) GDPR). We process and handle personal information according to these regulations. The personal information that you provide on this form will only be used for the processing of your application. The information will be viewed by EPSRC staff and those who are part of the decision making process. Your information will not be used/shared for any other purpose without your specific consent. EPSRC reserves the right to publish and share anonymized aggregated information with stakeholders. For further information on how your personal data is used, how we maintain the security of your information, and your rights to access that information we hold about you, please contact the UK Research and Innovation Information Rights Team.
The UK Research and Innovation privacy notice can be found on the UKRI website.
Give us your views
This activity will open on 7 Jan 2025. Please come back on or after this date to give us your views.Events
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EoI Stage open - Critical Mass Programmes to drive a Sustainable Future
From 7 Jan 2025 at 09:00 to 4 Mar 2025 at 16:00It is mandatory to submit an expression of interest (EoI) to be eligible for this opportunity. Please complete this survey to express your interest in submitting a full proposal to this opportunity.
This EoI survey form will be open from 07 January 2025 09:00 UK time to 04 March 2025 16:00 UK time. You will not be able to apply after this time. -
Webinar Q&A for prospective applicants
From 23 Jan 2025 at 14:00 to 23 Jan 2025 at 15:00Register here: https://engagementhub.ukri.org/epsrc-energy-decarbonisation/59f28004/
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Full Stage open (invite only) - Critical Mass Programmes to drive a Sustainable Future
From 1 May 2025 at 09:00 to 17 Jul 2025 at 16:00Applicants with an EoI shortlisted by EPSRC Staff, will receive an invitation to submit a Full Stage Proposal from the 01 May 2025 09:00 UK time.
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Assessment of Full Stage submissions by Expert Panel Members
From 16 Sep 2025 at 09:00 to 8 Oct 2025 at 17:00Full applications will be reviewed by an assessment panel that will provide comments to the applicant. There will then be the chance for applicant rebuttal to these comments in October of 2025.
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Prioritisation Panel Meeting
From 11 Nov 2025 at 09:00 to 12 Nov 2025 at 17:00Prioritisation panel meeting: convening of the same panel to evaluate the evidence from the papers, panel comments and the PI rebuttals to assess the quality of applications and rank it alongside other applications. The panel will make a funding recommendation to the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
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Inform Outcomes
From 2 Dec 2025 at 09:00 to 2 Dec 2025 at 17:00Applicants informed of funding decisions
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Earliest Start Date for funded programmes
From 16 Feb 2026 at 00:00 to 16 Feb 2026 at 23:5916 February 2026
Audiences
- Research Community
Interests
- Cross research council responsive mode
- Leadership
- Environmental Sustainability
- Industry Engagement
- Research and Innovation Sector Engagement