Doctoral focal award: chemical threat reduction

The Doctoral Focal Award for Chemical Threat Reduction is a funding opportunity issued by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council under UK Research and Innovation. The program is designed to provide high-quality, cohort-based doctoral training in chemical threat reduction skills, aligning with the defense section of the Government's Industrial Strategy to support the protection of UK health and national security. The total program funding and award ceiling are set at 12,525,000. The solicitation was posted on November 3, 2026, with a response deadline of January 19, 2027. Key requirements for funded proposals include the development of a comprehensive Equality, Diversity and Inclusion plan to ensure inclusive recruitment and university activities. Additionally, the program provides guidance on accessing specialized facilities, including high-performance computing resources such as JASMIN, the MMM Hub, and various Tier-2 facilities. Interested parties can contact the resilience and security or funding service email addresses for further information.