# US-Ireland Research and Development Partnership Programme **Funder:** Research Ireland **Budget:** €350,000 – €700,000 **Duration:** Up to 5 years **Consortium:** Required — minimum 1 applicant from each of 3 jurisdictions (US, Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland) **Application:** 2-stage: draft tri-partite proposal reviewed by RoI and NI agencies → final tri-partite proposal submitted to NSF or NIH via US partner **Frequency:** Continuous **Eligible countries:** IE, US, GB **Official call:** https://www.researchireland.ie/funding/us-ireland/ **Last verified:** 5 July 2026 ## Eligibility & scope Tri-jurisdictional R&D collaboration between US, Republic of Ireland, and Northern Ireland researchers. Thematic areas: Sensors & Sensor Networks, Nanoscale Science & Engineering, Telecommunications, Energy & Sustainability, Cybersecurity, Health, and Agriculture. Applicants must be mid-stage or senior career researchers. Each jurisdiction funds its own element; proposals submitted to NSF or NIH by the US partner. ## Summary The US-Ireland R&D Partnership Programme funds collaborative research projects €350,000-€700,000 over up to five years across three jurisdictions: the United States, the Republic of Ireland, and Northern Ireland. The call targets mid-stage and senior researchers working in sensors, nanoscale science, telecommunications, energy, cybersecurity, health, or agriculture; each partner nation funds its own team members (NSF or NIH for US, Research Ireland/HRB for RoI, DfE/HSC R&D/MRC for NI). This is a continuous rolling programme requiring a tri-partite consortium with at least one applicant from each jurisdiction. ## Who should apply - Mid-stage or senior researchers in sensors, nanoscale science, telecommunications, energy, cybersecurity, health, or agriculture - Researchers based in the US (eligible for NSF or NIH funding), Republic of Ireland, or Northern Ireland - Applicants willing to lead or co-lead a tri-jurisdictional consortium with at least one partner from each jurisdiction - Research teams with established track records and institutional backing in their home countries ## Key dates - Rolling deadline with mandatory Intention to Submit (ITS) form required in advance, consult call documents for specific timelines - Two-stage process: draft tri-partite proposal reviewed by RoI and NI agencies, then final proposal submitted to NSF or NIH via US partner - Up to five-year project duration ## Tips for applicants - Begin early outreach to identify committed partners in each jurisdiction; the tri-partite consortium is non-negotiable and delays often occur in alignment. - Use the ITS form to signal intent well ahead: this allows agency coordinators in RoI and NI to triage and provide early feedback on thematic fit. - Clarify funding routing at the outset, determine whether your US partner will apply to NSF or NIH, as this shapes the final proposal structure and timeline. ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the budget range for the US-Ireland R&D Partnership? Projects are funded between €350,000 and €700,000 over up to five years, with each jurisdiction funding its own team members through their respective agencies. ### Do I need partners in all three jurisdictions? Yes, the consortium must include at least one researcher from each of the United States, the Republic of Ireland, and Northern Ireland. ### What research areas are eligible? Thematic areas include sensors and sensor networks, nanoscale science and engineering, telecommunications, energy and sustainability, cybersecurity, health, and agriculture. ### Is this a rolling call? Yes, the programme operates on a continuous rolling deadline, but you must submit an Intention to Submit form in advance, see the call documents for specific timelines. --- Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/research-ireland-us-ireland-research-and-development-r-d-partnershi-2026) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.