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US-Ireland R&D Partnership Programme
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The US-Ireland R&D Partnership Programme funds joint research projects €350,000-€700,000 over up to five years, supporting mid-career investigators leading trilateral collaborations between Ireland, the USA, and Northern Ireland. The call targets applied research with clear market or health-improvement outcomes, requiring consortia with a minimum of three entities across the three jurisdictions. This is a rolling programme, meaning proposals may be submitted continuously.
Details
| Funder | Research Ireland |
| Budget | €350,000 – €700,000 |
| Duration | Up to 5 years |
| Consortium | Required — 3+ entities from 3 jurisdictions (Ireland, Northern Ireland, USA) |
| Frequency | Continuous |
| Eligible countries | IE |
Eligibility & scope
Trilateral partnership between Ireland, Northern Ireland, and the USA supporting R&D generating discoveries transferable to the marketplace or leading to health enhancements. Mid-career investigator-led. Requires partners from all three jurisdictions.
Who Should Apply
- •Mid-career investigators with established research records
- •Researchers based in Ireland, the USA, or Northern Ireland
- •Teams with applied research addressing market or health needs
- •Consortia spanning at least three entities across all three jurisdictions
Key Dates
- •Rolling deadline, proposals accepted continuously
- •Project duration up to five years
Tips for Applicants
- ✓All three jurisdictions must be represented in the consortium; single-country or two-country teams will not pass triage.
- ✓Frame the research outcome in terms of market readiness or measurable health impact; this is not a pure-discovery call.
- ✓A rolling deadline means no single submission window, plan submission after funder feedback, not around a fixed calendar date.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the budget for the US-Ireland R&D Partnership Programme?
Funding ranges from €350,000 to €700,000 per project over up to five years.
Who can lead a US-Ireland R&D Partnership proposal?
Mid-career investigators based in Ireland, the USA, or Northern Ireland.
Do I need international partners for the US-Ireland R&D Partnership?
Yes, the consortium must include a minimum of three entities across all three jurisdictions: Ireland, the USA, and Northern Ireland.
When is the deadline for the US-Ireland R&D Partnership Programme?
The programme operates on a rolling deadline, accepting proposals continuously rather than on fixed closing dates.
What type of research does the US-Ireland R&D Partnership fund?
Applied research with outcomes transferable to the marketplace or leading to health improvements, not purely basic discovery.
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