Marine Research Programme
Funding marine research and innovation
Calls change over time, so users should start with current funding opportunities and then review the relevant programme page before preparing an application.
How to apply
Follow the application route for the funding opportunity that best fits your research, industry or collaboration proposal.
Check current opportunities
Review open calls and deadlines before preparing a proposal.
Read the programme page
Understand eligibility, scope, assessment criteria and submission requirements.
Prepare your proposal
Develop the proposal, budget, collaborators and supporting information required for the call.
Submit before deadline
Submit through the specified route before the call deadline and contact the funding team if needed.
Funding programmes
Funding programmes and routes
The page should help different applicants find the programme that matches their stage, project type or collaboration need.
Shiptime Awards
Support for research surveys, ship-time use and dedicated training opportunities.
Industry-led Awards
Support for SMEs, research and innovation costs, capability building and collaboration with research partners.
Project Based Awards
Support for research capacity, knowledge sharing, competitiveness, sustainable growth and policy evidence.
Infrastructure Programme
Capital support for specialist equipment and marine research infrastructure.
Networking and Communication
Support for workshops, conferences, researcher awards, open access publishing and media activity.
Postgraduate Scholarships
Scholarship opportunities including Cullen Scholarship and Eoin Sweeney Scholarship routes.
Post Doctoral Fellowship Programme
Career-stage support for postdoctoral researchers in marine science and related fields.
Contact the funding team
For funding queries, contact the Marine Institute funding team.