Research Call - Round 2

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Round 2 is now open!

The CHAI Hub’s Research Call Round 2 goal is to support academic researchers (including Post-doctoral Research Associates, PDRAs) to collaborate with industry partners, clinicians, and policy and regulatory experts, aligned to CHAI’s overarching mission.

Please click on the button below to read more about the Call's research scope in the Call Guidance document.

Research Call Round 2 - Funding details 

  • Total fund for Round 2: ~250,000 (we expect to fund 3-5 projects)

  • Funding: 80% FEC (in line with EPSRC guidance)

  • Duration: 6 - 9 months (if clearly justified, can be a maximum duration of 12 months; successful applicants will start their projects in late 2026 / early 2027)

  • Deadline: Wednesday 13th May 2026, 11.59pm

Research Call round 2 guidance
Research Call Application form

See the list of Round 1 funded projects for examples of the work we supported and our funding priorities in action. Please get in touch with chai@ed.ac.uk if you have any questions.

successfully funded projects