SFI is the largest funder of competitive research in Ireland.
We are committed to supporting educators as they shape tomorrow's greatest minds.
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.
We believe in the ability of the research we fund to effect positive change in the world.
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.
€3.6 Million Invested in Projects to Promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) in Ireland
€4.5 million investment in research commercialisation to positively impact the economy and society
Minister Halligan launches new SFI Frontiers for the Future Programme
ADAPT Centre Launch H2020 Programme that will Support the Realisation of a European Digital Single Market
UK-Ireland joint initiative to invest €38.6m in training students
New government-supported Smart Futures campaign encourages students to explore careers that let them do what they love
Report finds Lero SFI Research Centre contributes over half a billion Euro to Irish economy
Science Foundation Ireland publishes Annual Plan for 2019
Minister Breen Announces Research Investment of €10.8 million in Next Generation of Research Talent
15 years of exploring our gut
Science Foundation Ireland working on new strategy
Science Week 2018 highlights
Science Foundation Ireland launches five new SFI Research Centres
SFI Researchers on highly cited list
Schrödinger at 75 – the Future of Biology