CRANE Launches Funding Call for Cybersecurity Research Projects

CRANE has announced a funding call to support pilot research projects aimed at enhancing cybersecurity in the UK. This initiative is part of a broader mission from EPSRC to strengthen the cybersecurity research community. Researchers from EPSRC-eligible organizations are invited to submit proposals focusing on themes such as trust, autonomy, and resilience in future cyber ecosystems. The funding available totals approximately £580,000, with individual projects eligible for up to £50,000. Projects must be completed within nine months and should address specific cybersecurity challenges. The call encourages innovative approaches to emerging threats in digital ecosystems. The funding aims to support feasibility studies, policy-focused research, and development work that can influence future research programs.

Key Points: • CRANE is inviting proposals for cybersecurity research projects with a total funding of £580,000. • Projects must focus on themes like trust, autonomy, and resilience in future cyber ecosystems. • Individual projects can request up to £50,000 and must be completed within nine months.