Research Ireland
Frontiers for the Future Programme - Awards Stream
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The Frontiers for the Future Programme, Awards Stream offers €600,000 to €1,500,000 for innovative, collaborative research projects with strong potential for economic and societal impact. The call is open to independent investigators at Irish institutions pursuing high-risk, high-reward research, with rolling deadlines and active support for emerging investigators returning from career breaks or facing gender-related barriers. Projects run for four to five years and may address any research discipline.
Details
| Funder | Research Ireland |
| Budget | €600,000 - €1,500,000 (direct costs) |
| Duration | 4 to 5 years |
| Consortium | Optional - collaborative research encouraged but not stated as mandatory |
| Frequency | Continuous |
| Eligible countries | IE |
Eligibility & scope
Supports independent investigators conducting innovative, collaborative research with potential for economic and societal impact; also aims to address gender imbalance and support Emerging Investigators returning after career leave.
Who Should Apply
- •Independent investigators with a track record of research leadership
- •Researchers based at Irish higher-education or research institutions
- •Emerging Investigators returning after career breaks or family leave
- •Collaborative teams pursuing innovative, higher-risk research directions
- •Projects demonstrating clear economic or societal benefit alongside scientific excellence
Key Dates
- •Rolling deadline; opened 15 January 2025
- •Continuous call, submit any time during the open window
- •Four to five year project duration
Tips for Applicants
- ✓The 'high-risk/high-reward' framing is genuine; proposals flagging potential failure modes and mitigation strengthen your impact narrative.
- ✓Societal impact is mandatory, not optional, link your research explicitly to a named economic or societal challenge; vague claims ('improves wellbeing') do not suffice.
- ✓If you are returning after leave or face documented gender barriers in your field, flag this early; Research Ireland actively weights these factors.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the budget range for the Frontiers for the Future Awards?
€600,000 to €1,500,000 in direct costs per project.
Who is eligible to apply for the Frontiers for the Future Awards?
Independent investigators based at Irish institutions; emerging investigators returning after career breaks or leave are actively encouraged.
How long does a Frontiers for the Future project last?
Four to five years.
Is the Frontiers for the Future call open continuously?
Yes, it has a rolling deadline with continuous acceptance; the call opened 15 January 2025.
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