SFI - Science Foundation Ireland
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      SFI is the largest funder of competitive research in Ireland.

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      We believe in driving STEM-led innovation to address society's greatest challenges.

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      • SFI-Defence Organisation Innovation Challenge
      • The SDG Challenge
      • Plastics Challenge
      • Food Challenge
      • AI for Societal Good Challenge
      • Zero Emissions Challenge
      • SFI Future Innovator Prize 2018
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      We are committed to supporting educators as they shape tomorrow's greatest minds.

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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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      We believe in the ability of the research we fund to effect positive change in the world.

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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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      • ADAPT
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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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  • 5,272

    people working on SFI research projects in 2019
  • 103

    patents filed by SFI- funded researchers in 2019
  • 4,936

    publications in 2019
  • 2.69%

    of SFI funded publications in the top 1% of publications

Featured funding calls

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  1. SFI Supplemental Grant for Displaced Researchers - Ukraine

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    • Deadline —
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    • Duration — 3 months to 1 year
  2. SFI-IRC Pathway Programme

    Supporting the development of research talent across all disciplines

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    • Deadline — 22nd July 2022, 13:00 Dublin local time
    • Award amount — €425,000 (direct costs)
    • Duration — 48 months
  3. SFI Fellowship Programme

    Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) is pleased to launch the SFI Fellowship Programme Call 2022. This programme provides the opportunity for postdoctoral researchers of eligible Research Bodies to undertake a placement within SFI to develop their careers through experiencing, first-hand, the diversity of activities carried out by a funding agency.

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    • Deadline — 9th June 2022
    • Award amount — up to €140,000
    • Duration — up to 2 years

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