Sêr Cymru programme

We aim to attract world-leading scholars and their teams to Wales.

We will support the establishment of a collaborative National Research Network in each of the three Grand Challenge research areas identified in the 'Science for Wales' strategy:

• Advanced engineering and materials
• Life sciences and health
• Low carbon, energy and environment.

Initial funding for Sêr Cymru is guaranteed for five years, and includes two initiatives:

• Sêr Cymru Research Chairs;
• National Research Networks.  

Each Research Network will be led by a Director who will be hosted by a Welsh university or research institute. We are seeking applications for National Research Networks, National Research Network Directors, and the Sêr Cymru Research Chairs.

Approximately 60% of Sêr Cymru funding will be allocated to Research Chairs, and 40% to the Networks and their Directors. Universities will also be expected to contribute to the funding in a flexible manner, and contributions may also be augmented by sources such as industry and the European Union.

More information and application details are available on the pages in this section for Sêr Cymru Research Chairs, National Research Networks and National Research Network Directors.

Please note that you will need all the following documents to make an application:

• Announcement of Opportunity
• Expression of Interest - Research Chairs
• Expression of Interest - Network Directors and/or National Research Networks
• Guidelines for completing the application form
• FAQs (available shortly)
• Science for Wales (on the right of this page).