UKRI Interdisciplinary research to tackle epidemic threats: Deadline 19 June 2025

About

UKRI is offering funding for interdisciplinary research to improve epidemic preparedness. This phase-two investment, part of the Tackling Infections strategic theme, supports projects that improve understanding of infectious disease risks and severity of infectious disease threats, and inform new ways to manage and respond to infections disease threats.  

Criteria

Eligibility: Open to new and established research groups, proposals must span at least three research councils. 

Duration: Up to five years. Projects should begin within six months of award notification.

Funding availability: Maximum award £3.75 million (UKRI will fund 80% of the FEC and 100% of permitted exceptions)

Learn more at a webinar on 24 April: here.  More information: here 

Apply to the UKRI: Interdisciplinary research to tackle epidemic threats