Funding
Science Foundation Ireland provides grants for researchers from around the world who wish to relocate to Ireland and those already based in Ireland, for outstanding investigators, for conferences and symposia, and for collaboration with industry.
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5,986
people working on SFI-supported projects in 2022 -
64
patents filed by SFI-funded researchers in 2022 -
5,248
publications reported in 2022 -
27
of the most highly-cited researchers in the world are funded by SFI
Featured funding calls
SFI-NSF student mobility programme
Supplemental funding request for Centres for Research Training (CRT)
- Deadline — 21 March 2024, 5PM Irish time.
- Award amount —
- Duration — 4 to 12 weeks
Read moreabout SFI-NSF student mobility programmeSFI-IRC Pathway Programme
Supporting the development of research talent across all disciplines
- Deadline — HEI Nominations - 20th February 2024, 13:00; Full Proposal -10th April 2024, 13:00.
- Award amount — €495,000 (direct costs)
- Duration — 48 months
Read moreabout SFI-IRC Pathway ProgrammeSFI Science Week Call 2024
Supporting events nationwide to encourage people, in particular those underrepresented in STEM, or those with less access to STEM, to engage in ways that are relevant and accessible during Science Week and beyond.
- Deadline — Festivals - 11th March 2024 1PM; Events - 15th April 2024 1PM (Irish time)
- Award amount —
- Duration — 6 months
Read moreabout SFI Science Week Call 2024