Funding Calls

Stay up to date with the latest funding opportunities tailored to support faculty and research-active staff. This page features national and international calls — many aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - to help you find the right fit for your research. Explore current opportunities and take the next step toward a successful proposal.

European Commission

The following are funding calls covering major EU topics and areas of action relevant to NCI's areas of research, provided by the European Commission.

• Business and Industry Funding Calls
• Digital Economy and Society Funding Calls
• Education and Training Funding Calls
• Environment Funding Calls
• International Partnerships Funding Calls
• Research and Innovation Funding Calls

A full breakdown of topics can be viewed on the European Commission website.

Research Ireland

Established in 2024, following an amalgamation of Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) and the Irish Research Council (IRC), Research Ireland is a new, competitive research and innovation funding agency in Ireland.

Information on their funding opportunities can be found at Research Ireland - Funding Calls.

The Wheel

The Wheel is Ireland’s national association of charities, community groups and social enterprises.

Further information on their funding opportunities can be found on The Wheel - Funding.

Irish Research Council

The mission of the Irish Research Council is to support excellence in research talent, knowledge and engagement.

Further information on their funding opportunities can be found on Research.ie.

Additional Funding Calls

• EU Funds - Calls for Proposals 
• European Commissions - EU Funding and Tenders Portal
• Horizon Europe
• EuroAlert - EU Funding and Tenders for SMEs