# Irish Research Council Laureate Awards

**Funder:** IRC
**Budget:** Up to €1,000,000
**Deadline:** 15 April 2026 (For established researchers. Ireland only.)
**Duration:** 4-5 years
**Consortium:** No
**Application:** Single stage
**TRL:** Fundamental
**Frequency:** Annual
**Next round:** 2027-04
**Eligible countries:** IE
**Official call:** https://research.ie/funding/
**Last verified:** 23 March 2026

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/irc-laureate-awards) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.