Additional information
Funding is available for a range of research approaches, including pilot studies, policy analysis, and new methods or tools. All projects should aim to produce findings that can inform policy in Northern Ireland.
Projects can receive between £10,000 to £100,000 from a budget of £750,000.
Small awards of up to £30,000 must be completed by 30 June 2026. Large awards of up to £100,000 must be completed by 30 September 2026.
The call closes at 5pm on Tuesday 9 September 2025.
EPIC Futures NI is a Local Policy Partnership (LPIP) hub, led by Ulster University and funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), Innovate UK and the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).
