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.
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.
BEACON SFI Bioeconomy Research Centre announce Dr Rosanna Kleemann as Researcher of the Year
DCU teams up with Met Éireann to launch Irish Sign Language Environmental and Geography Glossary
€5 million invested to bring more Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) to people in Ireland
Mental practice may improve golfers’ putting performance
cOAlitionS Consults on Transformative Journals
€11.9 million SFI research collaboration targets precision oncology
FutureNeuro moves into Multiple Sclerosis research with new Merck partnership
Science Foundation Ireland Open Access policy update
iCRAG researchers explore Irish Sea to assess suitability for wind farms