Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)

News and guidance from funder

Below are selected EPSRC-related items included in recent Research Services News Bulletins, as well as selected guidance documents directly from the funder. This is not a comprehensive listing of EPSRC news – you can also subscribe directly to EPSRC news feeds and email alerts on the EPSRC website.

RS News and funder guidanceLast updated
EPSRC: ethical information requirements on Je-S 28-Aug-13
EPSRC: findings of independent review published 15-July-13
EPSRC: ongoing refresh of fellowship priority areas 19-Apr-13
EPSRC: Growth Stories app and microsite live 19-Apr-13
EPSRC announces new council members 19-Apr-13
RCUK ARMA Study Tour presentation slides available 22-Feb-13
EPSRC: examples of National Importance statements available online 23-Nov-12
Changes to Final Reports 23-Nov-12
EPSRC: implementation of modifications to the panel process 19-Sep-12
EPSRC: Synthetic Biology Roadmap  1-Aug-12
Oxford's Roadmap in response to the EPSRC Policy Framework on Research Data  28-May-12
Changes as part of 'Shaping Capability' strategic objective 13-Apr-12
New peer review college nomination mechanism launched 13-Apr-12
Reminder about access to research publications 13-Apr-12
Updated guidance on statements of support and letters of support 13-Apr-12
EPSRC's Best Practice Guide to Managing Submissions (PDF) Apr-10 
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Guidance from Research Services

Guidance from Research ServicesLast updated
X5 costings and grant applications checklist (equipment and survey costs) (74kb) Aug-13
EPSRC Open Access to Research Outputs Guidance for Oxford colleagues (147kb) 24-June-11
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Electronic Submission Systems and Processes

 System and Processes
Je-S Je-S log-in page
Application Process on Je-S (incl. how to create an account)
Tips: Je-S application form and X5 costings
Guidance for Departmental Approvers
Peer Review and Monitoring Applications
Offer Acceptances and Start Certificates
Grant Maintenance
Academic Reporting and Expenditure Statements
Je-S Handbook
ROS  ROS log-in page
Research Outcomes System (ROS)
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Background Information

Funder's website http://www.epsrc.ac.uk/Pages/default.aspx
Funding Guide See Research Funding Guide
EPSRC funding opportunities On the EPSRC website
On ResearchProfessional.com.
EPSRC Research Income at Oxford 2011/12: Oxford received £28.8M (forth largest research funder of the University)
Applications and Award Activity at Oxford 2011/12: 164 applications submitted to the value of £113.1M. 103 new EPSRC awards accepted worth £36.0M, including financial amendments to existing financial awards (University financial year Aug-Jul)
Success Rates 2011/12 - by volume of applications
National average: 41% Oxford 57%. (EPSRC financial year Apr-Mar)
See the EPSRC's Research Statistics web page
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Related links

Funder website