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Research Ireland Frontiers for the Future Programme

Research Ireland Frontiers for the Future

Funds high-risk investigator-driven research in Ireland across frontier technology and translational discovery.

Research Ireland's Frontiers for the Future programme supports independent investigators at Irish universities and approved research bodies conducting highly innovative, high-risk, high-reward projects across all disciplines — STEM, arts, humanities, and social sciences alike. The programme is the direct successor to Science Foundation Ireland's flagship investigator scheme, preserved under the Re

All disciplines: STEM, AHSS, and interdisciplinary. High-risk/high-reward projects with impact potential.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.48–60 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.researchireland.ie