The aim of the Ulysses scheme is to foster new collaborations between Ireland and France-based researchers by providing seed funding for reciprocal travel visits. The scheme thus facilitates the exchange of innovative ideas and approaches across all disciplines. Applications meeting the eligibility criteria will be accepted from both Science Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and Arts, Humanities and Social Science (AHSS) scholars in any discipline.

In order to facilitate more collaborative engagements, funding is now provided over the course of 2 calendar years, with €5,000 awarded to both Ireland and France-based research partners.

Research Ireland and the Embassy of France in Ireland are committed to supporting continued knowledge exchange between Irish and French researchers through appropriate forms of collaboration.

This year, selected research projects will also be supported by the following strategic partners:

• Electricity transmission system operator EirGrid will partner with France-based Réseau de Transport d’Électricité to support suitably aligned research projects in the area of enewable energies and smart grids.
• The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland and ADEME, the French Environment and Energy Management Agency, will provide support to research projects exploring topics relating to sustainable energies.