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International Joint Initiative for Research Harnessing Disruptive Technologies to Address Global Challenges
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Research Ireland's International Joint Initiative funds transformative research using disruptive technologies to tackle global challenges and advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals, with grants up to €500,000 over three years. The call is open to independent investigators and requires a consortium of at least three entities from three different EU member states, with Irish applicants based at Irish institutions. This is a competitive programme emphasising interdisciplinary innovation and international collaboration.
Details
| Funder | Research Ireland |
| Budget | Max €500,000 (direct costs) |
| Deadline | 3 November 2026 |
| Duration | Up to 3 years |
| Consortium | Required — minimum 3 entities from 3 EU member states |
| Application | Single stage (full proposal) |
| Eligible countries | IE |
Eligibility & scope
Supports international, interdisciplinary, and transformative research harnessing disruptive technologies to address global challenges and accelerate progress towards the SDGs. Independent investigator-led. International collaboration required.
Who Should Apply
- •Independent investigators ready to lead transformative research
- •Researchers based at Irish institutions (Irish applicants only)
- •Teams able to assemble a consortium of at least 3 entities from 3 different EU member states
- •Projects leveraging disruptive technologies to advance UN Sustainable Development Goals
- •Interdisciplinary teams bridging technology and global challenge domains
Key Dates
- •Full application deadline: 3 November 2026
- •Consortium requirement: minimum 3 entities from 3 EU member states
- •Project duration: up to 3 years
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Consortium assembly is non-negotiable and gating, secure partner letters from three different EU countries early; ad hoc consortia score poorly.
- ✓Disruptive technology must be central to your approach, not peripheral; explain explicitly how it enables a fundamentally new solution to the global challenge.
- ✓Link your project directly to one or more UN SDGs in the proposal narrative; the funder assesses impact against these explicitly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum budget for a Research Ireland International Joint Initiative project?
Up to €500,000 in direct costs for a project lasting up to three years.
Who can apply to the Research Ireland International Joint Initiative?
Independent investigators based at Irish institutions; applicants must assemble a consortium of at least three entities from three different EU member states.
Is the consortium requirement flexible?
No; a minimum of three entities from three different EU member states is mandatory for eligibility.
What kinds of technology does this call fund?
Research using disruptive technologies to address global challenges and advance UN Sustainable Development Goals; the technology must be transformative to your approach.
When is the deadline for the Research Ireland International Joint Initiative?
3 November 2026 is the full application deadline.
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