# EPSRC – Research Ireland Joint Funding

**Funder:** Research Ireland
**Budget:** €500,000 (direct costs)
**Duration:** Up to 5 years
**Consortium:** Required — 3+ countries
**Frequency:** Continuous
**Eligible countries:** IE
**Official call:** https://www.researchireland.ie/funding/epsrc/
**Last verified:** 19 July 2026

## Eligibility & scope

Joint funding supporting research and technology development across EPSRC's remit (chemistry, engineering, ICT, materials, mathematical sciences, physics) between Irish and UK institutions. Mid-career investigator-led; joint application with UK partner required.

## Summary

EPSRC and Research Ireland jointly fund interdisciplinary research and technology development in chemistry, engineering, ICT, materials, mathematical sciences, and physics, with budgets up to €500,000 and project durations up to five years. The call targets mid-career investigators and requires consortia of at least three entities from three different EU member states, including mandatory collaboration between Irish and UK institutions. This is a rolling call with continuous submission windows.

## Who should apply

- Mid-career researchers in chemistry, engineering, ICT, materials, mathematical sciences, or physics
- Applicants based at Irish institutions with a UK partner institution
- Consortium leads assembling at least 3 partners from 3 different EU member states
- Teams proposing research or technology development projects with clear cross-border relevance

## Key dates

- Rolling deadline, submissions accepted continuously
- Up to five-year project duration

## Tips for applicants

- The consortium requirement is non-negotiable: EPSRC and Research Ireland jointly administer the call, so Irish, UK partnership plus at least one additional EU member state institution must all be named and committed before submission.
- Technology development projects score strongly here, include concrete pathways to exploitation or uptake in the industrial or public sector.
- Align the scope explicitly with EPSRC's research remit; misaligned interdisciplinary proposals will be desk-rejected by either funder.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the budget for the EPSRC, Research Ireland Joint Funding call?

Up to €500,000 in direct costs per project.

### Who can apply to the EPSRC, Research Ireland Joint Funding?

Mid-career investigators at Irish institutions collaborating with UK partners; consortia must include at least 3 entities from 3 different EU member states.

### Is the EPSRC, Research Ireland Joint Funding a rolling call?

Yes, it operates on a rolling deadline with continuous submission windows.

### What research areas are eligible for EPSRC, Research Ireland Joint Funding?

Chemistry, engineering, ICT, materials, mathematical sciences, and physics, with a focus on research and technology development.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/research-ireland-epsrc-research-ireland-joint-funding-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.

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