SFI Conference and Workshop Programme FAQs
Q. Do I need to already be an SFI award recipient before I can apply for a Conference and Workshop award?
No, you do not need to hold or to have previously held an SFI award before you can apply for a Conference and Workshop award.
Q. Do I need to be based at the Irish Research Body responsible for the Conference and Workshop application?
The lead applicant must be based at the Irish Research Body receiving the Conference and Workshop award when funds are awarded and until the funded event is completed.
Q. Can a funded Conference or Workshop be held outside of the Republic of Ireland?
Conference and Workshop awards are for events to be held within the Republic of Ireland. Under exceptional circumstances, and by invitation from SFI only, events may be eligible to be held outside of the Republic of Ireland.
Q. Can Summer Schools be funded under the Conference and Workshop Programme?
No, Summer Schools are not eligible for funding under the Conference and Workshop Programme. However Workshops and Conferences which incorporate tutorial sessions or other educational aspects are eligible for funding.
Q. Can an industry participant apply for funding under the Conference and Workshop Programme?
No, only eligible Irish Research Bodies may apply for funding. A list of eligible research bodies is available on the SFI website. However eligible costs for a Conference and Workshop award may include items such as expenses for invited industrial speakers.
Q. Do I need sponsorship from an international society for my event before I apply to the Conference and Workshop Programme?
Only Conferences require sponsorship from an international scientific society or organisation e.g. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, International Cytokine Society. Conditional sponsorships are acceptable, but an award will not be granted until proof of society sponsorship is verified. Workshops do not require international sponsorship
