EPSRC Japan-UK joint call for collaborations in advancing human-centred AI

Notify faculty of intention to apply by: 18 April 2025, 16:00 UK time

Deadline: 22 May 2025, 16:00 UK time

This scheme provides funding to form world-leading partnerships with collaborators in Japan in the field of artificial intelligence and data science. Applications must involve researchers from both Japan and the UK. UK applicants must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for EPSRC funding. Japan-based applicants must be eligible for JST funding.

The research should be related to advancing human-centred AI, data science and robotics which will contribute towards a drive in productivity, growth and social good within Japan and the UK.

Duration and level of funding
Four projects will be funded for a duration of five years per project. 

You may request up to:

• £1.5 million (80% full economic cost (FEC)) UK project component
• ¥280 million/project (incl. 30% overhead expenses) Japan project component
• Earliest start date January 2026

Eligibility

For the UK based PI or Co-PI, EPSRC standard eligibility rules apply to this funding opportunity, applicants in the UK must meet the EPSRC eligibility requirements. For full details, visit EPSRC’s eligibility page.

For the Japan based PI or Co-PI, JST eligibility rules apply. Please see the UKRI funding page for information. 

How to Apply
Applications must be made through the UKRI Funding Service system. The funder deadline is 22 May 2025 4:00pm

Notify Faculty of intention to apply by: 17 April 2025

First draft deadline: 30 April 2025

Research Services deadline: 18 May 2025