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In a further drive to progress Ireland’s science research agenda, Research and Innovation Minister Séan Sherlock, today announced Government funding of €12.3 million for early-career scientific researchers to carry out pioneering work in Ireland.

The funding will be provided over the next four years through the Government’s science agency, Science Foundation Ireland (SFI), through its ‘Starting Investigator Research Grant’ (SIRG) programme. The SFI funding will support a total of 44 researchers and postgraduate students working in areas of relevance to Irish enterprise that include energy, nanomaterials, electricity, cancer research, marine ecology, tissue engineering, cystic fibrosis and immunology amongst others.

Announcing the investment, Minister Sherlock said: “Whilst in recent years we have developed an internationally recognised credible research base here in Ireland it is still essential that we continue to provide for our future economic growth and job creation by establishing a competitive advantage for Irish enterprise through our scientific excellence.”

“We as a Government are determined to ensure that the very best young scientific talent is given compelling reasons to either stay in Ireland or to locate from abroad to conduct top-class research here.