EPA Research Call 2022
The EPA is seeking innovative research proposals in response to 48 research topics under 8 overarching themes. With up to €11.7 million available for new research projects, the funding will be provided under the four EPA Research 2030 interconnected research hubs.
The indicative timeframe is as follows:
- Call opening: Thursday 14th April 2022 (11:00 GMT)
- Technical queries deadline: Wednesday 25th May 2022 (17:00 GMT)
- Submission deadline: Wednesday 1st June (17:00 GMT)
- Approval deadline: Wednesday 8th June 2022 (17:00 GMT)
All queries must be submitted to research@epa.ie
Browse by topic
Topics in the Climate Change Hub and Healthy Environment Hub
Funding is available for research under the overarching themes below. To view the topics, click on the links.
Topics in the Natural Environment Hub and Green and Circular Economy Hub
Funding is available for research under the overarching themes below. To view the topics, click on the links.
Application Process
Applications must be made online using the EPA's Grant Management and Application portal. You will also need to refer to the following documentation, which is available to download from the EPA’s Online Grant Management and Application Portal or from the EPA website:
Timeframe
Call closing date: Wednesday 1st June 2022 at 17:00 GMT. Approval deadline: Wednesday 8th June 2022 at 17:00 GMT
All FAQ's
The FAQ's list here provides an answer to popular questions we are asked.
Popular FAQ's
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Can I apply for more than one project?
Yes, you may submit more than one proposal but you may only submit one application for any one Call Topic Identifier, as stated in the Technical Description Document. Please note that if you submit multiple applications, they must be distinct in terms of the content of the application and you must have the capacity to deliver should multiple projects be successful.
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Novel methods to remotely detect peat removal at scale – is there information on previously completed work by the EPA?
The EPA contracted work to be done in this area, which was completed in 2024. A report of the outcomes is available upon request to research@epa.ie
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Novel methods to remotely detect peat removal at scale – is there further information on types or targeted temporal frequency of imagery?
The EPA doesn't have any other imagery for these sites but are open to suggestions on the types of images that are required to obtain a workable result. For the specific peat use case the analysis timescale is April to September (to identify any peat removal during that period in a given year).
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Indicators of policy impacts on progress towards climate targets - is it acceptable to use newly generated data?
Generating new data may add to a proposal if it were in addition to the main points in the technical description. However, using existing historical data from Atmospheric monitoring stations combined with GHG emissions inventory data will be essential to address the call to identify trends and impacts from previous policies.
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Is the “Greening of test methods used by regulatory chemistry laboratories” call topic limited to tests conducted only in public chemistry labs?
The focus of this call topic is on tests that are used to assess compliance with regulatory requirements; this could include tests conducted in public or commercial laboratories. However, it is noted that this topic does not include the greening of all chemical processes that may be undertaken in regulated laboratories, only those that are used for regulatory purposes. Any laboratory work proposed to be undertaken in the course of the project may be undertaken in public, commercial or university laboratories, as appropriate and in line with the funding rules of the EPA Research Programme.