# Discipline-Hopping in ICT **Funder:** EPSRC **Budget:** 80% of full economic costs **Duration:** 3–24 months **Consortium:** Optional — a co-investigator at the host institution is required to provide training and guidance; overseas and industry collaborators may participate but not as co-investigators **Application:** Single stage via Je-S; peer review by ≥3 reviewers, then panel ranking if needed **Frequency:** Continuous **Eligible countries:** GB **Official call:** https://www.ukri.org/opportunity/epsrc-discipline-hopping-in-ict/ **Last verified:** 29 July 2026 ## Eligibility & scope Open to researchers at UK HEIs, research council institutes, UKRI-approved IROs, PSREs, and NHS bodies. Applicant must be UK-resident at lecturer level or equivalent (postdoctoral fellowship holders ineligible). Funds PI salary, travel/subsistence, and training to enable cross-disciplinary ICT skill transfer. EPSRC funds 80% FEC; host organisation covers 20%. Norway-based co-investigators excluded. ## Summary The EPSRC Discipline-Hopping in ICT scheme funds UK-based lecturer-level researchers to move into new areas within information and communication technology, with budgets spanning 3-24 months. Eligible applicants must be employed at a UK higher education institution, research council institute, approved independent research organisation, public sector research establishment, or NHS body. UKRI funds 80% of full economic cost; the host organisation covers the remaining 20%. ## Who should apply - Lecturer-level researchers (or equivalent) resident in the UK - Researchers employed at UK higher education institutions, research council institutes, UKRI-approved independent research organisations, public sector research establishments, or NHS bodies - Researchers with established records in one ICT or related discipline moving into a substantively different area - Projects emphasising career development through cross-disciplinary training and networking rather than equipment-intensive research ## Key dates - Rolling deadline, applications accepted at any time via the Je-S portal - Single-stage peer review by at least three reviewers; panel ranking if multiple applications - Project duration 3-24 months ## Tips for applicants - Justify the disciplinary shift credibly: reviewers will scrutinise why your new direction requires dedicated funding rather than rerouting existing work. - Budget for training, travel, and networking heavily, salary and capacity-building are the scheme's focus; equipment over £10k is ineligible, so keep kit costs minimal. - All investigators must be UK-based; do not include overseas or industry co-investigators, as they violate scheme scope. ## Frequently asked questions ### What can I spend EPSRC Discipline-Hopping funding on? Your salary as PI, travel and subsistence, and training activities to support your cross-disciplinary move. Equipment over £10,000 is not eligible. ### Who is eligible for EPSRC Discipline-Hopping in ICT? Lecturer-level researchers (or equivalent) resident in the UK and employed at a UK higher education institution, research council institute, UKRI-approved independent research organisation, public sector research establishment, or NHS body. ### Can I include overseas or industry partners in an EPSRC Discipline-Hopping application? No, overseas and industry co-investigators are not eligible; all investigators must be UK-based. ### How does EPSRC fund Discipline-Hopping applications? UKRI funds 80% of the full economic cost; your host organisation must cover the remaining 20%. ### When can I apply for EPSRC Discipline-Hopping in ICT? The scheme has a rolling deadline, so applications are accepted at any time via the Je-S portal. --- Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/epsrc-discipline-hopping-in-ict-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying. **See which EU calls match your profile.** [Preview your matches in 30 seconds, no signup](https://grantsby.eu/demo?ref=llm_grant_md).