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Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)Fire Engineering Skills Hub Focal Award
Fully FundedSwindon, United Kingdomphd· £5.9M total fund for single award.
Project Overview
Single focal award of £5.9M to establish a Fire Engineering Skills Hub delivering doctoral training and postgraduate programmes.
Opportunity Overview
EPSRC and MHCLG fund a single focal award of £5.9M to establish a Fire Engineering Skills Hub. The hub will deliver cohort-based doctoral training and design postgraduate taught programmes in fire engineering.
Strategic Context
Responds to capability gaps highlighted after the Grenfell Tower Inquiry. Addresses building safety regulation needs.
Eligibility
- Lead applicant must be at a UK research organisation eligible for EPSRC funding.
- One institution will win the hub.
Application
Expression of interest required. Submit via UKRI Funding Service by 3 November 2026, 4:00pm.
Official Links
- UKRI opportunity page: https://www.ukri.org/opportunity
- EOI details: https://engagementhub.ukri.org
EPSRC and MHCLG fund a single focal award of £5.9M to establish a Fire Engineering Skills Hub. The hub will deliver cohort-based doctoral training and design postgraduate taught programmes in fire engineering.
Strategic Context
Responds to capability gaps highlighted after the Grenfell Tower Inquiry. Addresses building safety regulation needs.
Eligibility
- Lead applicant must be at a UK research organisation eligible for EPSRC funding.
- One institution will win the hub.
Application
Expression of interest required. Submit via UKRI Funding Service by 3 November 2026, 4:00pm.
Official Links
- UKRI opportunity page: https://www.ukri.org/opportunity
- EOI details: https://engagementhub.ukri.org
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