EPA Research Call

Pre-announcement EPA Research Call 2024

The EPA Research Call 2024 will open for applications on 4 April 2024. Below you will find high-level information on the timeline and scope of the call and how to register for our webinar.

Further details and documentation will be published when the call opens. Please note that all information is subject to change.

Overview

The EPA Research Call 2024 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: 4 April 2024
  • Information Webinar: 17 April 2024

Detailed information on the call and submission deadlines will be published when the call opens on 4 April.

Thematic Areas

Applicants may apply under a range of broad thematic areas with the titles under each of our EPA Research Hubs listed below. It is envisaged that multiple projects will be supported under each of the thematic areas.

 

Cross - cutting areas

  • Global Risks to Ireland Achieving its Climate and Environmental Goals

Addressing Climate change Evidence Needs

  • Developing Climate Neutral Pathways for Ireland
  • Social science, citizen science and behavioural science for climate action
  • Understanding vulnerabilities, risks and adaptation measures at the local level

Delivering a Healthy Environment 

  • Towards Zero Pollution
  • Chemicals that are safe and sustainable by design
  • Further Understanding the Health Impacts of a Changing Environment

Facilitating a Green and Circular Economy 

  • Integration of the Circular Economy and Bioeconomy into climate and biodiversity measures
  • Enhancing the assessment of materials, products and value chains in the Circular Economy in Ireland
  • Supporting and scaling up the just transition to the Circular Economy

Protecting and Restoring our Natural Environment 

  • Integrating Nature into Decision-Making
  • Implementing effective protect and restore solutions
  • Supporting the transition to sustainable land use planning and management

Information Webinar

Register here to attend a webinar for potential applicants on 17 April 2024 at 10 a.m. which will provide information on the following aspects of the call:

  • Overview of the EPA Research Call 2024
  • Application Process and Timelines
  • Application Guidance
  • Financial Rules and Eligibility
  • Q&A

You must register using this link to attend the webinar. 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.

Further information on EPA Research

As part of its wide range of functions the EPA manages an environmental research programme that delivers essential scientific support for environmental policy development, implementation and broader decision making. The EPA Research Programme is a Government of Ireland initiative funded by the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications. A ten-year high-level framework (2021-2030), EPA Research 2030, has been designed to ensure that EPA's research programming is agile, responsive and flexible.

The scope of EPA-funded research is informed by its relevance to policy and its alignment with the key activities of the EPA. EPA Research 2030 comprises four interconnected hubs that bring an integrated and cross-sectoral approach, enabling holistic management and protection of our environment:

  • Addressing Climate Change Evidence Needs
  • Facilitating a Green and Circular Economy
  • Delivering a Healthy Environment
  • Protecting and Restoring our Natural Environment

Details on EPA Research 2030, its hubs and all other aspects of the EPA Research Programme can be found on the Research section of the website.

 

For any other queries, please contact research@epa.ie