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EPSRC discipline hopping in ICT: responsive mode

Support for researchers moving into or from ICT research areas.

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This opportunity is for ICT researchers to use their expertise in other disciplines, or for researchers from other fields to apply their expertise to ICT. You can apply for a discipline-hopping in ICT grant in any field of research relevant to the UKRI remit.

Applicants must be ‘hopping’ into or from one of the ICT research areas covered by this funding opportunity. They should have a proven trac…

What this grant funds

ICT researchers may use their expertise in other disciplines, or researchers from other fields may apply their expertise to ICT. Applicants must be ‘hopping’ into or from one of the ICT research areas covered by this funding opportunity. The funder will not fund replacement salary costs at the home institution, project co-leads or project partners from overseas or in industry, or equipment costing more than £25,000.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.3–24 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.20%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 27 Aug 2026Funder reference: ukri-post-122053Source: www.ukri.org