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Advanced ceramics and ceramic matrix composites are being considered for extended service in high temperature environments. Designers and users therefore need to be able to characterize accurately the creep performance of such materials under realistic, long‐term, multi‐axial tensile loading. However, direct measurement of the required long‐term properties is difficult, expensive and time consuming. ERA Technology therefore plans to launch a multi‐client research programme aimed at the development and validation of generic long‐term performance prediction methodologies.