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      SFI is the largest funder of competitive research in Ireland.

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      We partner with lots of organisations to support and deliver STEM events in Ireland, from large scale scientific conferences to exciting public events such as Science Week.

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      SFI Research Centres are making important scientific advances, enhancing enterprise and industry, training students with critical, in-demand skills, supporting regional development, and enhancing Ireland’s international reputation.

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Researchers around the world benefit from our grants & support, generously provided to advance STEM projects in Ireland.

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Policies and Guidance
  • 4,239

    people working on SFI research projects
  • 31%

    of SFI Investigator Programme awards published articles that were cited by patents
  • 4,199

    publications reported by SFI researchers
  • 2.41%

    of SFI funded publications in the top 1% of publications

Featured funding calls

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  1. SFI St. Patrick's Day Science Medal Award

    The SFI St. Patrick’s Day Science Medal is awarded annually to a distinguished Irish scientist, engineer or technology leader living and working in the USA.

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    • Deadline — 20 October 2017
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  2. SFI Industry Fellowship Programme

    Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) is pleased to launch the Industry Fellowship Programme 2017 to develop and support industry-academia research partnerships.

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    • Deadline — 23 November 2017
    • Award amount — up to €100,000
    • Duration — up to 2 years
  3. SFI Fellowship Programme

    Science Foundation Ireland is pleased to launch the Science Foundation Ireland Fellowship Programme. This programme aims to provide successful candidates with the opportunity to develop their career through experiencing first-hand, the diversity of activities carried out by a funding agency.

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    • Deadline — 30th November 2017
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    • Duration — up to 3 years
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