Research Ireland invests €23m in early career researchers
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless has announced €23 million in Research Ireland funding to support early-career researchers.
Making the announcement, Minister Lawless said: “This investment, through Research Ireland’s Pathway programme, will support emerging researchers in their journey from postdoctoral work towards establishing themselves as independent investigators. The projects receiving funding span a broad range of disciplines, ensuring a broad impact on scientific discovery and societal progress. By aligning with Ireland’s national research priorities, these projects will help drive advancements in key sectors such as healthcare, environmental sustainability, history and education.”
Among the 36 awards are projects on finding novel resources for journalists and communications professionals; how surface microplastics are released from daily-use plastic products; and the creation of an open source health-economic model for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in Ireland.
Celine Fitzgerald, interim CEO, Research Ireland, said: “Our Pathway programme equips promising researchers with the resources needed to reach the next level and help drive impactful discoveries. These projects will contribute valuable insights into pressing global and national issues including public health policy, digital well-being, technological advancements, healthcare and more.”
The funding, covering a four-year period, will support researchers and provide resources to establish independent research careers. This targeted investment will provide each project with additional support for a postgraduate student who will be primarily supervised by the awardee.
Co-funders in this Research Ireland Pathway programme investment are the Environmental Protection Agency (four projects), Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (two projects), and Met Éireann (one project), who have contributed a total of €1.7 million to the programme.
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