The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council’s (EPSRC) role is set out in section 95 of the Higher Education and Research Act (2017). It is responsible for covering research into engineering and physical sciences. For example:
- leadership of engineering and physical sciences research in the UK, including prioritisation of budgets and the development of delivery plans
- ensuring the future supply of skilled researchers and other specialists essential to the sustainability of the UK’s research and innovation capacity
- engaging with the research community to develop ideas, raise awareness and disseminate strategic outputs
Read the UKRI-EPSRC policy baseline.
Read about how we allocate our research budget.
Executive Board and senior staff
See members of our Executive Board and senior staff.
EPSRC Council
EPSRC’s Council provides advice to the Executive on the development and implementation of EPSRC’s strategic delivery plan and to support UKRI’s overall mission.
Science, Engineering and Technology Board
The Science, Engineering and Technology Board (SETB) uses scientific and technological insight to identify and champion bold new research challenges at the cutting edge of engineering and physical sciences for future investment.
Strategic advisory teams
The strategic advisory teams (SATs) provide advice to the theme leaders on research and training strategy in the different subject areas of its portfolio.
Appointments Assurance Committee
The Appointments Assurance Committee (AAC) is a subcommittee of EPSRC Council which provides assurance and advice to the Executive Chair on appointments to EPSRC’s strategic advisory bodies.
Archer2 management
The Academic Research Computing High End Resource (ARCHER2) service is a world-class advanced computing resource for UK researchers.
Find more details on ARCHER2, including how to access the service.
Last updated: 4 April 2025