National Funding Agencies
There are several options available for staff, students, and researchers to engage in collaborative research and development supported by TU Dublin Research and Innovation:
Enterprise Ireland
Enterprise Ireland is the Irish government’s enterprise development agency. They invest in and support the development of Irish-owned companies on their journey to achieving greater scale and to become global leaders in their field. This provides a platform for strong economic growth and creating and sustaining jobs in communities around the country. Find funding and support via Enterprise Ireland.
Science Foundation Ireland
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. Find funding and support via Science Foundation Ireland.
Health Research Board
The Health Research Board (HRB) is a State Agency under the Department of Health. We support and fund health and social care research and provide evidence to inform policy and practice. Find funding and support via Health Research Board.
Irish Research Council
The mission of the Irish Research Council is to support excellence in research talent, knowledge, and engagement. Our Strategic Plan 2020-2024 sets out how we will achieve this over the next five years. Find funding and support via Irish Research Council.
Teagasc
Teagasc is the Agriculture and Food Development Authority and is the national body providing integrated research, advisory and training services to the agriculture and food industry and rural communities. Find funding and support via Teagasc.
Environmental Protection Agency
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responsible for protecting and improving the environment as an asset for the people of Ireland and are committed to protecting people and the environment from the harmful effects of radiation and pollution. They play key roles in environmental regulation, provision of knowledge and advocacy for the environment. Find funding and support via Environmental Protection Agency.
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, (SEAI) is Ireland's national sustainable energy authority who work with householders, businesses, communities, and government to create a cleaner energy future. Find funding and support via Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland.
Marine Institute
The Marine Institute are the State agency responsible for marine research, technology development and innovation in Ireland and provide scientific and technical advice to Government to help inform policy and to support the sustainable development of Ireland’s marine resource. Find funding and support via Marine Institute.
Irish Cancer Society
The Irish Cancer Society is the largest voluntary funder of cancer research in Ireland and they are committed to improving the lives of cancer patients in Ireland through research. Every year they fund the highest quality research across a range of cancer types and research areas. Find funding and support via Irish Cancer Society.
Health Research Charities Ireland
Health Research Charities Ireland (HRCI) is the national umbrella organisation of charities engaged in health, medical and social care research, collectively representing over 2 million people in Ireland. They champion members’ interests, to enhance the environment for health research in Ireland and empower them to realise our shared vision of improving lives through impactful research. Find funding and support via Health Research Charities Ireland.