CAMS Calls

CAMS Call 2026 Notes

The Call is aimed at encouraging research and innovation within the field of analytical measurement science focused on addressing current challenges identified by industry across CAMS priority areas:

  • Point of use sensors and photonics
  • Complex mixtures, separations and detection
  • Data analytics
  • Novel instrumentation or technique

 

As CAMS is an industry-led network, Applicants and their academic institutions are expected to work closely with CAMS Industry Members throughout the duration of the award.

 

Timeline 

Activity

Deadline

Industry project proposals and MSI Grand Challenges made public via the website

December 2025

CAMS Call 2026 Online proposals Forum

15 January 2026

Expression of Interest Deadline

20 January 2026

CAMS will connect you to allow further discussions between industry members and academics

20-23 January 2026

Applications for CAMS Call 2026 closes

12 March 2026

CAMS confirms and announces awards

May 2026

 

 

 

Terms and Conditions

Purpose of CAMS Call 2026 

The purpose of this CAMS Call is to encourage research and innovation within the field of analytical measurement science to address listed industry challenges, or part thereof, across the CAMS priority areas. These challenges may be found at cams-uk.co.uk.

Applicants and their academic institutions are expected to work closely with CAMS Industry Members throughout the duration of the award. Applications should align with at least one of CAMS’s priority areas.

This call is open and competitive; please note you do not need to be an existing member of CAMS to bid.

Funding is available for both PostDocs and PhDs (see Finances section for details), noting that all bidders are expected to secure co-funding that at least matches CAMS’s contribution (which is £45K).

Co-funding may be from a variety of sources; it is anticipated that the Applicant’s academic institution(s) will contribute ‘in-kind’ in some way. 

Who is Eligible?

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to making our application process accessible for everyone. There are no restrictions on Applicant age or nationality.

Applicants should be eligible to undertake an academic appointment within the British Isles - England, Scotland, Wales or Ireland (both Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland).

It is expected that recipients of a CAMS award would reside and conduct their programme of work within the British Isles for the duration of the award.

Applications are encouraged from candidates who wish to re-establish themselves after a career break or other period of absence from active research. CAMS supports part-time and flexible working arrangements.

 

For full Terms and Conditions click here

 

 

 

 

CAMS Call 2026 Online Proposals Forum

CAMS Call Proposal ForumThursday, 15 January 2026.

Recording is available here.

Explore CAMS industry members’ proposals alongside the newly launched Grand Challenges across CAMS thematic areas. Learn about key deadlines, the application process, and what is expected for collaboration.

Use this session to understand how to prepare and position your proposal effectively.

Contact Us

Please contact CAMS at Secretariat@cams-uk.co.uk with any conference queries and continue to follow our social media channel CAMS LinkedIn

MSI Grand Challenges: Application CAMS MSI Grand Challenges 2026

Industry Proposals (GSK): Please complete an expression of interest which will be shared with our Industry Member GSK. Further communication will be at the discretion of the Industry Member.

Submit an expression of interest here

 

 

 

The Analytical Chemistry Trust Fund (ACTF) is a charity established for the purposes of promoting, assisting and extending the science and study of Analytical Chemistry and of all questions relating to the analysis, nature and composition of natural and manufactured materials for the benefit of the public.

The ACTF supports strategic Analytical Science Community activities.