The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) is now accepting applications for the Turing AI Global Fellowships, a prestigious funding opportunity for exceptional Artificial Intelligence (AI) researchers currently based outside the UK.
This fellowship enables world-class researchers to relocate to the UK, build highly skilled teams, and undertake transformational AI research.
Key Details
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Funder: Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)
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Funding Type: Fellowship
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Total Fund: £24,500,000
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Maximum Award: £4,500,000 per project
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Duration: Up to 5 years (starting by 1 February 2027)
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Publication Date: 7 November 2025
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Opening Date: 18 November 2025, 9:00am UK time
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Closing Date: 12 March 2026, 4:00pm UK time
Eligibility
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Applicants must be based outside the UK for at least 24 months prior to applying.
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Must be hosted by a UK research organization that meets EPSRC eligibility criteria.
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Fellowships support relocating to the UK, establishing research teams, and conducting transformative AI research.
UK research organizations intending to support a candidate must submit an Expression of Interest (EoI) by 9 January 2026, 4:00pm UK time, along with supporting evidence.
Why Apply?
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Opportunity to lead world-class AI research in the UK
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Funding for team building and transformational projects
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Long-term fellowship up to five years with significant support (£4.5M max per project)
Next Steps
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