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Semiconductors: doctoral focal award in Chip Design
Executive Summary
A £6 million doctoral focal award funded by UKRI in collaboration with government semiconductor teams, aimed at establishing an academic training program focused specifically on chip design.
Expected Launch
October 2026
Funding Body
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
Eligible Applicants
Academic
Funding Available & Project Rates
£6 million total fund for one award
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Target Sectors
semiconductorsadvanced manufacturingdigital technology
Technology Scope
chip designsemiconductorsintegrated circuitsmicroelectronicshardware
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Competition Scope & Overview
Doctoral focal award in Chip Design, designed in collaboration with the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade Semiconductors team and the ACT and Semiconductors Programme Board. Part of the IS-8 Priority Programme. Lead: UKRI