EPSRC
Discipline-Hopping in ICT
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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%.
Details
| Funder | EPSRC |
| Budget | 80% of full economic costs; equipment over £10,000 not funded |
| Duration | 3-24 months |
| Consortium | No - individual applicant hosted by a partner organisation for the discipline hop |
| Application | Single stage |
| Frequency | Continuous |
| Eligible countries | GB |
Eligibility & scope
Open to researchers at UK higher education institutions, research council institutes, UKRI-approved independent research organisations and NHS bodies, resident in the UK at lecturer level or equivalent. Funds salary, travel/subsistence, training for a discipline hop into or out of ICT; postdoctoral fellowship holders not eligible; Norway-based co-investigators excluded.
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.
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