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US-Ireland Research and Development Partnership Programme
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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.
Details
| 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 | IEUSGB |
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.
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.
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