Faraday Institution
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The Faraday Institution, established in 2017 as the UK's independent institute under the Faraday Battery Challenge, drives electrochemical energy storage science and innovation to position the UK as a global leader in battery research, development, and commercialization—particularly supporting the automotive sector's shift to a low-carbon economy. Inspired by Michael Faraday, it unites over 25 UK universities and 150 industrial partners with pioneering, visionary, and resilient values, coordinating multidisciplinary teams in chemistry, materials science, physics, engineering, and computing to tackle scientific and industrial challenges, while fostering skills, market analysis, policy influence, and sustainable supply chains including recycling and reuse.
It funds targeted applied research on battery priorities like lithium-ion degradation, modelling, safety, manufacturing, electrode materials, and next-generation chemistries (solid-state, sodium-ion, lithium-sulfur), plus energy storage for emerging economies. Key programmes include major multi-year projects (£500,000–£4m), PhD/EngD studentships, industry fellowships, and 'sprint' initiatives accelerating lab-to-deployment, benefiting UK academic consortia, early-career researchers, battery/auto industries, and policymakers via evidence-based reports and global alliances (e.g., World Economic Forum Global Battery Alliance).
Eligibility is restricted to UK-based academic institutions and research consortia with industrial partners, requiring a track record in battery-related fields; no unsolicited applications—proposals must align with competitive calls via the Flexigrant portal. Current deadlines: Industry Fellowships (17 October 2025), PhD/EngD Studentships (12 December 2025, 12:00 midday); decisions post-panel review on adhoc basis. It excludes core costs, unrestricted funding, direct people/communities support, or non-UK projects, distinguishing itself as the central UK battery ecosystem accelerator with unwavering focus on strategic, high-impact national innovation.
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