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US-Ireland Research and Development Partnership Programme
Tied to NIH submission cycle; Intention to Submit form required ≥10 weeks before relevant NIH deadline; near-final draft required ≥6 weeks before NIH deadline
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The US-Ireland Research and Development Partnership Programme funds collaborative biomedical and life sciences research across the USA, Republic of Ireland, and Northern Ireland through a tri-jurisdictional consortium model. Mid-career and senior researchers can apply through a two-stage process, with proposals submitted in NIH RO1 format and managed by HRB and Research Ireland. The call operates continuously, requiring minimum participation from all three jurisdictions and host institution sign-off before submission.
Details
| Funder | HRB |
| Deadline | 11 October 2028 |
| Consortium | Required — minimum 1 applicant from each of US, Republic of Ireland, and Northern Ireland; significant participation by researchers from all three jurisdictions must be demonstrated |
| Application | Intention to Submit form ≥10 weeks before NIH deadline → near-final tri-partite proposal to Research Ireland/HRB ≥6 weeks before NIH deadline → US applicant submits to NIH in RO1 format |
| Frequency | Continuous |
| Eligible countries | IE |
Eligibility & scope
Trilateral programme covering the full NIH remit. Requires ≥1 applicant from each of the US, Republic of Ireland, and Northern Ireland jurisdictions; mid- or senior-career researchers only. Joint proposals submitted in NIH RO1 format. ROI applicants managed by Research Ireland in consultation with HRB; institutional signatory approval required before submission.
Who Should Apply
- •Mid-career or senior researchers with established track records
- •Applicants based in the USA, Republic of Ireland, or Northern Ireland
- •Research teams spanning all three jurisdictions (minimum one PI per jurisdiction)
- •Biomedical and life sciences projects within the NIH remit
- •Researchers whose host institutions can provide signatory approval
Key Dates
- •Full proposal deadline set by NIH (check NIH due dates page for current rounds)
- •Intention to Submit form required at least 10 weeks before NIH deadline
- •Near-final draft due to Research Ireland/HRB at least 6 weeks before NIH deadline
- •Continuous call, apply to any active NIH round
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Consortium setup is gating: confirm co-applicant commitment and institutional sign-off from all three jurisdictions early, before drafting the Intention to Submit form.
- ✓Work backward from the NIH deadline: the HRB/Research Ireland review window (6-10 weeks prior) is tight for tri-jurisdictional feedback loops, begin internal coordination at least 12-14 weeks out.
- ✓Proposals must fit NIH RO1 scope and review criteria; UK and Irish applicants should familiarise themselves with current NIH paylines and study section expectations, as panel feedback often leans heavily on feasibility and preliminary data strength.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the consortium requirement for the US-Ireland R&D Partnership?
A minimum of one applicant from each of the three jurisdictions (USA, Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland) must be listed on the proposal.
When do I need to submit my Intention to Submit form?
At least 10 weeks before the NIH full proposal deadline; check the NIH due dates page for the specific round you are targeting.
What format do proposals use?
Proposals are submitted in NIH RO1 format to the NIH, with tri-jurisdictional management via HRB and Research Ireland.
Who manages the application for UK and Irish researchers?
ROI applicants are managed via Research Ireland in consultation with HRB; check their guidance for UK (Northern Ireland) applicants separately.
Is this call annual or continuous?
The call is continuous, researchers can apply to any active NIH funding opportunity round that aligns with the programme's scope.
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