Engineering and Physical Science Research Council

The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) is the main UK government agency for funding research and training in engineering and the physical sciences. It invests in a broad range of subjects – from mathematics to materials science, and from information technology to structural engineering.

The mission of EPSRC is to:

• Promote and support, by any means, high quality basic, strategic and applied research and related postgraduate training in engineering and the physical sciences
• Advance knowledge and technology, and provide trained scientists and engineers, which meet the needs of users and beneficiaries (including the chemical, communications, construction, electrical, electronic, energy, engineering, information technology, pharmaceutical, process and other industries), thereby contributing to the economic competitiveness of the UK and quality of life

The Chief Executive, Professor David Delpy, sits on the Board of UKCDS.

UKCDS Collaboration

EPSRC are working with UKCDS members and stakeholders to find solutions to global energy and health challenges.

Energy Programme 
Tackling the challenges involved in creating new energy technologies and understanding the social and economic implications.

Living with Environmental Change 
A ten-year programme connecting world-leading natural, engineering, economic, social, medical, cultural, arts, and humanities researchers with policy-makers, business, the public, and other key stakeholders.

Global Uncertainties 
Developing and supporting new multi-disciplinary research in response to global security challenges.