SFI is the largest funder of competitive research in Ireland.
We believe in driving STEM-led innovation to address society's greatest challenges.
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.
Irish primary students given a world of opportunities by Nobel Peace Prize nominee
Joint statement from the Irish Research Council (IRC), Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) and the Health Research Board (HRB), in support of the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) statement on Ukraine
Fidelity Investments strengthens its Irish research capability with investments in collaborations with Insight
Insight SFI Research Centre, Medtronic and NUI Galway collaborate on future pandemic supply chains
St Patrick was Ireland's first environmentalist, says scientists
Taoiseach Honours Stripe Founders and Duke University Professor with Prestigious SFI St Patrick’s Day Science Medal
€9 million joint investment announced for US-Ireland Research Programme
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar launches €10 million ‘precision medicine’ collaborative research programme
New APC research helps us to better understand Long COVID