Research Ireland
EPSRC – Research Ireland Joint Funding
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No deadline is on file for this call. Check Research Ireland's own call page for the current round's status before you plan around it.
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.
Details
| Funder | Research Ireland |
| Budget | €500,000 (direct costs) |
| Duration | Up to 5 years |
| Consortium | Required — joint research partnership between Irish and UK (EPSRC) researchers |
| Frequency | Continuous |
| Eligible countries | IEGB |
Eligibility & scope
Joint UK-Ireland partnership supporting research and technology development in EPSRC's remit: chemistry, engineering, ICT, materials, mathematical sciences and physics; mid-career investigator-led.
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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