Grant opportunity
UK Japan Civil Nuclear Research Programme 2026
Apply for this jointly funded opportunity between EPSRC and the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) aiming to support two projects focused on the decommissioning of Fukushima and Sellafield.
- Funder
- UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
- 8 September 2026
- 8 September 2026: Sep 7, 2026
- Award
- up to £593,750
- Applicant
- be a UK-based researcher employed by an eligible research organisation collaborate with Japanese researchers Who can
- Discipline
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
- Region
- United Kingdom; Japan
- Posted
- Jun 16, 2026
Call summary
Overview
UK Japan Civil Nuclear Research Programme 2026 is an official UKRI opportunity. Apply for this jointly funded opportunity between EPSRC and the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) aiming to support two projects focused on the decommissioning of Fukushima and Sellafield.
Who can apply
be a UK-based researcher employed by an eligible research organisation collaborate with Japanese researchers Who can
What it supports
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
- UKRI council/category: EPSRC
- Open call subject to UKRI eligibility rules
Funding and duration
up to £593,750
8 September 2026
8 September 2026: Sep 7, 2026
How to apply
Use the official UKRI opportunity page to confirm the full guidance, eligibility, assessment process and submission route before applying.
Call details
Source-based overview
Apply for this jointly funded opportunity between EPSRC and the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) aiming to support two projects focused on the decommissioning of Fukushima and Sellafield. The official UKRI page should be used for complete scope, eligibility, application steps, funding conditions and any council-specific requirements.
Eligibility
be a UK-based researcher employed by an eligible research organisation collaborate with Japanese researchers Who can
Funding and benefits
up to £593,750
Themes and supported activities
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
UKRI council/category: EPSRC
Open call subject to UKRI eligibility rules
Deadline and timeline
8 September 2026: 8 September 2026: Sep 7, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Use the official UKRI opportunity page to confirm the full guidance, eligibility, assessment process and submission route before applying.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.