Our Policies

Research Ireland Eligible Research Bodies Policy

The Research Ireland Board have approved an interim Eligible Research Bodies Policy for the agency, guided by the Research & Innovation Act 2024, which provides for the establishment and functions of Research Ireland.

You can check to see if your organisation is included on the current list of Research Ireland ERBs at the following links:

https://www.sfi.ie/funding/sfi-policies-and-guidance/eligibility-related-information/

https://research.ie/funding/eligible-higher-education-institutions-and-research-performing-organisations/

If you are not on these lists, you can apply to make your organisation eligible. There are two policies which govern eligibility, both of which are described in the policy at the link below. One concerns core eligibility and applies to most Research Ireland funding programmes. The second concerns strategic eligibility and only applies to certain Research Ireland programmes, for example, Research Ireland’s Discover Programme.

Any questions concerning this policy or the process of becoming a Research Ireland Eligible Research Body should be directed to researchpolicy@researchireland.ie.

Research Ireland General Terms and Conditions

Research Ireland Discover Programme Grant Terms and Conditions

Financial Policies

Team Member Salary Scales

Revised team member salary scales reflect increases from Jan 2024 to Jun 2026 provided for in the “Public Service Agreement 2024-2026”.  

Revised salary scales will take immediate effect and should be used in the preparation of applications submitted to Research Ireland. For multi-annual grant applications, applicants should include future increases in their budget requests. Applicants should consider realistic start dates when estimating costs and should contact Research Ireland well in advance of call deadlines where they have specific questions relating to budget preparation.  Applicants are reminded to consult with their Research and Finance Offices in the preparation of their budgets. All budgets must be endorsed by the applicant’s Research Body prior to submission.

Please also note that stipend of PHD students funded by Research Ireland has increased to €25,000 with effect from 01/01/2025.