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National Security and Defence: National Research and Training Hub for Electromagnetic Environment
Executive Summary
This funding opportunity provides a £14 million single award to establish a research and cohort-based doctoral training hub focused on the electromagnetic environment for UK national security and defence.
Expected Launch
September 2026
Funding Body
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
Eligible Applicants
Academic, RTO, Large, SME
Funding Available & Project Rates
£14 million for one award
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Target Sectors
defence technologydigital technologyadvanced manufacturing
Technology Scope
electromagnetic environmentdefence researchdoctoral trainingnational securityskills development
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Competition Scope & Overview
Funding to deliver a research and training hub, offering both high quality research and cohort-based doctoral training in electromagnetic environment skills related to the defence section of the government’s Industrial Strategy and the protection of UK national security. Part of the IS-8 Priority Programme. Lead: UKRI