Date:
Thursday, 15 January, 2026 - 11:00 to 12:00
Event location:
Online
Introductory Webinar and Q&A for Early Career Researchers
Join this one-hour online webinar to learn more about the upcoming joint UK-HyRES and Henry Royce Institute SPRINT funding call - a prestigious new funding opportunity of up to £50k (80% FEC) to support outstanding Early Career Researchers in advancing research in the production, storage, and distribution of hydrogen or ammonia.
This introductory session will outline the SPRINT call’s scope, eligibility, application process, and how this scheme supports the next generation of hydrogen leaders. Attendees will also have an opportunity to ask questions during a live Q&A.
The call will open for applications following this webinar.
Agenda
- Introduction to ROYCE – Dr Caroline Goddard, Analyst, Royce Hydrogen Accelerator
- Introduction to UK-HyRES – Professor Chris Brace, University of Bath
- Sprint Project Call Overview – Professor Rachael Rothman, Co-Director & Environmental Theme Lead, UK-HyRES
- Q&A session
Who should attend?
- Early Career Researchers (ECRs) – including postdoctoral researchers, application scientists, and new lecturers/assistant professors (within three years of appointment)