The expected outcome of this call is a diverse set of research projects that span manufacturing applications, processes, and value sectors, that exploit novel and adventurous research for the advancement of autonomous production technologies and systems in the factory environment.
EPSRC are committing up to £10M for this call to support multidisciplinary research projects of up to five years with flexible funding that can be used for a mixture of multidisciplinary research projects, feasibility studies and networking and outreach activities.
This first stage of the call seeks expressions of interest to submit a full proposal. The submitted expressions of interests will be assessed at a short-listing panel in May 2015 and those that align appropriately with the scope for this call will be invited for the full proposal stage. The deadline for full proposals will be in July 2015 and funding decisions are expected to be made in November 2015.
If you have any questions about the call, please contact:
Dr Robert Felstead, Senior Portfolio Manager – Manufacturing the Future 01793 444051