SFI is the largest funder of competitive research in Ireland.
What is Challenge based funding?
Empowering and inspiring deep public engagement.
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.
Partnership announced between INFANT & global partners to explore optimal nutrition for premature infants
Scientists discover shared genetic origin for MND and schizophrenia
SFI Researchers at UCC discover way to boost life of batteries
RTÉ’s Big Week on the Farm Goes BIGGER Than Ever as it heads to Cavan
Minister Halligan launches Tech Week 2017
INFANT Centre announces Collaboration with Johnson & Johnson Innovation to explore effects of sleep on baby brain development
SFI-Funded Limerick Student Wins Physics Award
Taoiseach Enda Kenny Announces Collaboration between SFI Research Centre Lero and major U.S. Research Centre
Taoiseach announces transatlantic collaboration to provide entrepreneurship training for SFI researchers