Core Values

Excellence

We fund internationally recognised world class research.

Engaged

We are committed to the Foundation’s role in Ireland’s development and to the research community.

Strategic

We are visionary, plan for the long-term and invest in research with consequences for the benefit of Ireland’s economy and society.

Innovative

We are dynamic, collaborative, creative and responsive to the ever changing needs of our stakeholders.

Integrity

We inspire trust by acting fairly, objectively, honestly and transparently in the manner in which we operate and the research that we fund.

Frontiers

We work at the frontiers of research. We advance knowledge, stimulate interdisciplinarity and promote linkage with industry.