SFI is the largest funder of competitive research in Ireland.
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We are committed to supporting educators as they shape tomorrow's greatest minds.
We partner with lots of organisations to support and deliver STEM events in Ireland, from large scale scientific conferences to exciting public events such as Science Week.
We believe in the ability of the research we fund to effect positive change in the world.
SFI Research Centres are making important scientific advances, enhancing enterprise and industry, training students with critical, in-demand skills, supporting regional development, and enhancing Ireland’s international reputation.
CÚRAM Scientific Director appointed TERMIS EU Chair
New SALI appointed UCC and APC academic innovating with genome sequencing to establish new antibiotic alternatives
Meta invests €500k in data privacy protection research through SFI Spoke Programme
UL-led study finds ambitious SFI Research Centres Programme increased industry investment in R&D
CÚRAM research will advance treatment of Crohn’s disease
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Irish scientist elected to prestigious American scientific society
World-leading expert in gut inflammation joins University College Cork with €5.6 million SFI Professorship Award
Researchers develop scalable graphene production method