Research Ireland
EPSRC – Research Ireland Joint Funding
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This joint call from Research Ireland and EPSRC funds collaborative research and technology development projects that pair an Ireland-based investigator with a UK-based EPSRC researcher, offering up to €500,000 in direct costs over up to five years. It targets Mid Career Investigators working in EPSRC's remit areas, including chemistry, engineering, ICT, materials, mathematical sciences, and physics. Unlike many joint calls, this one runs continuously with a rolling deadline rather than a fixed annual cycle.
Details
| Funder | Research Ireland |
| Budget | €500,000 (direct costs) |
| Duration | Up to 5 years |
| Consortium | Required — joint UK-Ireland research collaboration with EPSRC |
| Frequency | Continuous |
| Eligible countries | IEGB |
Eligibility & scope
Partnership supporting joint research and technology development with UK's EPSRC covering chemistry, engineering, ICT, materials, mathematical sciences and physics, for mid-career investigators.
Who Should Apply
- •Mid Career Investigators based in Ireland
- •Researchers with an established or planned UK-based EPSRC collaborator
- •Projects in chemistry, engineering, ICT, materials, mathematical sciences, or physics
- •Teams seeking multi-year funding (up to 5 years) for joint research and technology development
Key Dates
- •Rolling deadline with continuous submission (no fixed cycle)
- •Up to 5-year project duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Secure a named EPSRC-eligible UK co-investigator early, since the joint partnership structure is central to eligibility.
- ✓Frame the proposal within EPSRC's remit areas explicitly, chemistry, engineering, ICT, materials, mathematical sciences, or physics, as scope outside this remit is unlikely to fit the call.
- ✓Because the deadline is rolling, submit as soon as the collaboration and proposal are ready rather than waiting for a call cycle.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much funding does the EPSRC, Research Ireland Joint Funding call provide?
Up to €500,000 in direct costs per project, over a duration of up to five years.
Who can apply for the EPSRC, Research Ireland Joint Funding call?
Mid Career Investigators leading joint UK (EPSRC)-Ireland research collaborations in fields covered by EPSRC's remit, such as chemistry, engineering, ICT, materials, and mathematical sciences.
Is there a deadline for this call?
No, it operates on a rolling deadline with continuous submission.
Do I need a UK partner to apply?
Yes, the call requires a joint partnership between an Ireland-based researcher and a UK-based EPSRC researcher.
What research areas does this funding cover?
Research and technology development across EPSRC's remit: chemistry, engineering, ICT, materials, mathematical sciences, and physics.
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