EPA Research Call 2026
Pre-announcement: The EPA Research Call 2026 will open for applications on 2 April 2026.
The EPA Research Call 2026 will support innovative research projects to support policy- and decision-making addressing environmental, climate change and sustainability challenges.
Applicants may apply under a range of broad thematic areas, with multiple projects to be supported in each. High-level information on these are provided below.
Key dates for the call are:
- Call open for applications: 2 April 2026
- Information Webinar: 16 April 2026
Detailed information on the call and submission deadlines will be published when the call opens on 2 April. Please note that all information is subject to change.
Information Webinar
Register here to attend a webinar for potential applicants on 16 April 2026 at 10 a.m. which will provide information on the following aspects of the call:
- Overview of the EPA Research Call 2026
- Application Process and Timelines
- Application Guidance
- Financial Rules and Eligibility
- Q&A
To ensure you get the most from the webinar, please submit your questions (related to the above) to research@epa.ie in advance of the event. A recording of the webinar will be made available on this webpage.
Addressing Climate Change Evidence Needs
| Topic Title | Max Budget (€) |
|---|---|
| Bringing Mitigation and Adaptation Together | €660,000 |
| Improving Cross-Sectoral Governance in Climate Adaptation | €660,000 |
Delivering a Healthy Environment
| Topic Title | Max Budget (€) |
|---|---|
|
Environmental Transmission of AMR and Targeted Interventions |
€660,000 |
|
Strengthening the Environmental Dimension of One Health Action |
€660,000 |
Facilitating a Green and Circular Economy
| Topic Title | Max Budget (€) |
|---|---|
|
Designing Innovative Sustainable Value Chains and Managing Materials |
€660,000 |
|
Economic, Regulatory and Enforcement Measures to Enable Material Flows for Sustainability |
€330,000 |
Protecting and Restoring our Natural Environment
| Topic Title | Max Budget (€) |
|---|---|
|
Integrating the Environment into Decision Making: Simplification and Acceleration |
€330,000 |
Knowledge and Evidence to Support Soil Monitoring: Peat and Peatland Regulation |
€660,000 |
Cross-cutting area
| Topic Title | Max Budget (€) |
|---|---|
|
Policy Implementation, Effective Regulation and Innovative Governance Models |
€330,000 |