Funding pre-announcement: EDI Hub+ Flexible Fund Round 2 

Joanne Fielding

Transformative funding to advance equality, diversity and inclusion in Engineering, Physical and Mathematical Sciences 

Apply for funding to support innovative projects that drive meaningful change in equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) within Engineering, Physical and Mathematical Sciences (EPMS).  

This funding call from the EPSRC EDI Hub+ seeks proposals that will implement, evaluate, and scale-up interventions and initiatives across three key themes: career pathways, research funding and processes, and organisational culture and space. 

Who can apply? 

To apply for funding, you need to be based at an organisation approved by UKRI. We welcome applications from a broad range of roles, including academic and research roles, professional enabling staff roles, grant managers, technicians and specialists, and those with relevant skills and experience. The flexible leadership model allows for multiple project leads, including job-share arrangements. 

Funding opportunities 

Funding is available for three types of projects: 

  • Pilot projects (£50K, up to 12 months): Testing and refining approaches to tackle unmet EDI challenges. 
  • Scale-up projects (£80K, up to 12 months): Expanding successful EDI interventions and initiatives to wider settings. 
  • Evaluation projects (£30K, up to 12 months): Developing evaluation frameworks and analysing the effectiveness of existing interventions or initiatives. 

How to apply 

We will publish full details on how to apply when the funding opportunity opens.  

How we will assess your application 

Applications will be assessed by the EDI Hub+ Opportunity Review Panel based on impact potential, co-design approach, stakeholder engagement, and evaluation quality. 

Key dates 
  • Pre-announcement: 2 February 2026 
  • Webinar: 4 March 2026, 12pm 
  • Opening date: 4 March 2026 
  • Application deadline: 24 June 2026 

An Access Fund is available to support accessibility needs. Successful applicants will receive guidance and details from the EDI Hub+ team at the time of award. 

Further information 

For more information and to apply, visit the funding call landing page. 

The EDI Hub+ are hosting a webinar to outline the Flexible Fund and give potential applicants an opportunity to ask questions. 

Visit our event pages for more details and to register.