Research Ireland and Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) Opportunities

The partnership supports joint research and technology development in chemistry, engineering, ICT, materials, mathematical sciences and physics. A single joint proposal is submitted to EPSRC under its responsive-mode working-with-overseas-scientists route. Research Ireland funds the Republic of Ireland component, with up to €500,000 in direct costs for the Irish partners over 12 to 60 months plus an additional eligible overhead contribution. The former Expression of Interest stage is no longer required.

The UK applicants must meet normal EPSRC eligibility. Republic of Ireland partners must be based at an institution eligible for Research Ireland support. Irish co-leads must hold a PhD or equivalent and be eligible academic staff or contract researchers recognized as independent investigators, with the authority and capacity to supervise team members.