Research Ireland

Ireland’s new competitive research and innovation funding agency, established following an amalgamation of Science Foundation Ireland and the Irish Research Council.

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Minister O’ Donovan announces €27.5m Research Ireland investment in early-career researchers

October 2024

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Arts, humanities and social sciences researchers forge the way for cutting edge research into public health crises

11 December 2024

Dr Abeba Birhane pictured with TCD Provost Linda Doyle at the launch of the AI Accountability Lab.

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ADAPT researcher to lead AI Accountability Lab at Trinity College Dublin

3 December 2024

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Study reveals link between gut microbes and heart disease

3 December 2024

aA picture of Karen Murtagh, Department of Education; Professor Rachel Msetfi, Vice President Research and Innovation, Maynooth University; Cliodhna Brannigan, student at Borrisokane Community College; Joanne Morrissey, HR Director, Microsoft Ireland; Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform, Paschal Donohoe; Dr Katriona O’Sullivan, STEM Passport for Inclusion Lead + Digital Skills Lecturer, Maynooth University; Ava Slevin Buckley, student at Borrisokane Community College; and Dr. Abigail Ruth Freeman, Director of Science for Society, Research Ireland.

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Breaking Barriers in STEM: Over 5,000 Students Benefit from Inclusion Initiative

27 November 2024

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COALESCE (Collaborative Alliances for Societal Challenges)

The sixth round of this call seeks to fund excellent research addressing national and European/global challenges as set out in the challenge frameworks now in place. The call is run in partnership with government departments and agencies who fund specific strands.

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ABOUT RESEARCH IRELAND

Ireland’s newest research and innovation agency

In 2024, Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland was established. This amalgamation of Science Foundation Ireland and the Irish Research Council is a key part of the Impact 2030: Ireland’s Research and Innovation Strategy.

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