US-Ireland R&D Partnership
The US-Ireland R&D Partnership links researchers across Ireland, Northern Ireland and the United States to accelerate innovation in key sectors including health, energy and sustainability.
What is it?
The US-Ireland R&D Partnership is a tri-jurisdictional alliance which was officially launched in 2006. Its aim is to promote collaborative innovative research projects which create value above and beyond individual efforts. To date 106 projects have been successfully funded under the Partnership across key sectors. Government funding secured for projects to January 2026 is valued at $194.865 million or €168.944 million or £143.291 million.
Who is it for?
Each jurisdiction is offered a unique opportunity to advance research interests, healthcare and economic development. The areas prioritised are cybersecurity, agriculture, health, nanoscale science and engineering, sensors and sensor networks, telecommunications, energy and sustainability.
Why choose the US-Ireland R&D Partnership?
What can stakeholders expect to achieve through the US-Ireland R&D Partnership?
The Partnership will help link scientists and engineers in partnerships across academia and support research collaboration by facilitating single integrated proposal submissions prepared by US, Ireland and Northern Ireland researchers through funding programmes operated by the funding agencies in each jurisdiction.
- Businesses – Get access to research, commercial opportunities, increased competitiveness by working with your local university research centre
- Researchers – Access global networking, top level collaborations, increased profile, and career development opportunities.
- Governments – Achieve the recognition of Ireland, North and South, as a centre for research excellence leading to increased global competitiveness and higher levels of Foreign Direct Investment
How to apply
US-Ireland R&D applications are considered by a number of agencies in different research areas. Find out who the agencies are and get guidance on how to apply using the button below.
