Research Ireland allocates €23m to high-risk projects
Research into the use of AI for diagnostic imaging; the long-term effects of Covid-19 on children’s gut bacteria, social skills, and language development; and the use of machine learning to tackle complex issues using varied and sensitive data whilst ensuring data privacy and clear communication are among 23 projects to be supported under the Research Ireland Frontiers for the Future programme.
The €23.6 million programme funds high-risk, high-reward research programmes and innovative, collaborative research with the potential to deliver economic and societal impact. The current round of successful projects look at tackling challenges in AI, healthcare, agriculture, energy, and transport.
Interim Chief Executive of Research Ireland Celine Fitzgerald said: “Our Frontiers for the Future Programme is driven by feedback from the research community and represents a strong commitment to developing future talent in key areas.
“These 23 awards will fund a total of 86 research positions, comprising Postdocs, PhDs, Research Assistants and support staff. I’m very pleased with the opportunities that this targeted investment is creating, and greatly encouraged that crucial research on pressing issues will be facilitated as a result.”
Announcing the awardees this morning, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation & Science James Lawless said: “The Research Ireland Frontiers for the Future programme supports the development of world-class research across a range of disciplines. The awardees – spanning 9 research institutions nationwide – have brought forward novel and innovative ideas with strong potential to deliver impactful solutions for major challenges facing society today. The programme itself promotes gender balance and provides opportunities for emerging investigators returning to research.”
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