SFI is the largest funder of competitive research in Ireland.
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.
President Higgins Receives SFI President of Ireland Future Research Leaders Awardees
New Podcast Series Exploring How People Learn New Things Launched
International researchers can reach their APEX in Cork
Mobilising the Microbiome against the Coming Plague of Anti-Microbial Resistance
Research teams begin five-month pre-commercialisation programme at NDRC
Insight Announces New €4 million Artificial Intelligence Research Project with Samsung Electronics
Science Foundation Ireland investment having a measurable impact on economy and society
Amber leads new €8.2 million EU project
Silver for UCC team at International Synthetic Biology Competition
Science Week Highlights 2017
Unique study provides the first genetic map of the people of Ireland
€4M Haemophilia study launched: Ground-breaking study will improve patients' quality of life through personalised treatment
APC Microbiome Institute partners with DuPont Nutrition & Health in infant health
‘What’s the deadliest weapon in the animal kingdom?’ And ‘Why do onions make me cry?’
SFI Science Summit 2017 celebrates research achievements