The UKRI Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) is the main funding body for engineering and physical sciences research in the UK. Our portfolio covers a vast range of fields from digital technologies to clean energy, manufacturing to mathematics, advanced materials to chemistry.

EPSRC invests in world-leading research and skills, advancing knowledge and delivering a sustainable, resilient and prosperous UK. We support new ideas and transformative technologies which are the foundations of innovation, improving our economy, environment and society. Working in partnership and co-investing with industry, we deliver against national and global priorities.

EPSRC is part of UK Research and Innovation, the largest public funder of research and innovation in the UK, with a budget of around £9bn. It is composed of seven disciplinary research councils, Innovate UK and Research England. Our mission is to advance knowledge, to improve lives and to deliver growth. We operate across the whole country and work with our many partners in higher education, research organisations, businesses, government, and charities.