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      SFI is the largest funder of competitive research in Ireland.

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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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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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SFI Annual Plan 2018
  • 4,239

    people working on SFI research projects
  • 31%

    of SFI Investigator Programme awards published articles that were cited by patents
  • 4,199

    publications reported by SFI researchers
  • 2.41%

    of SFI funded publications in the top 1% of publications

Featured funding calls

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  1. SFI Starting Investigator Research Grant

    Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) is pleased to launch the SFI Starting Investigator Research Grant (SIRG) 2018 Programme to help develop early- to mid-career researchers on their path to becoming excellent, fully independent research leaders.

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    • Deadline —
    • Award amount — up to €425,000
    • Duration — 4 years
  2. SFI St. Patrick's Day Science Medal Award

    The SFI St. Patrick’s Day Science Medal is awarded annually to a distinguished Irish scientist, engineer or technology leader living and working in the USA.

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    • Deadline — 21st September 2018
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    • Duration —
  3. SFI Fellowship Programme

    Science Foundation Ireland is pleased to launch the Science Foundation Ireland Fellowship Programme. This programme aims to provide successful candidates with the opportunity to develop their career through experiencing first-hand, the diversity of activities carried out by a funding agency.

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    • Deadline — 30th November 2017
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    • Duration — up to 3 years

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