Research Ireland Discover Programme 2026

The Research Ireland Discover Programme supports organisations to develop and deliver education and public engagement projects that broaden participation and engagement of the public with research and innovation. The 2026 call extends beyond STEM and is open to engagement with all research disciplines.

Research Ireland lists this opportunity for Organizations based in the Republic of Ireland, Education & Public Engagement, Europe. Applicants should use the official call page to confirm final requirements before submitting.

Applications must be submitted by organisations based in the Republic of Ireland.

Eligible Research Bodies, State Bodies, and other eligible bodies can apply, subject to the official call terms and required cover sheets or strategic eligibility documentation.

Organisations may partner internationally, but the submitting organisation must meet the Republic of Ireland-based eligibility requirements.

Education and public engagement activities that strengthen connections between researchers, public policy, wider research users, and society.

Projects may highlight pathways into research and innovation careers, foster informed dialogue, and support engaged research.

The programme is run in collaboration with the Department of Education and Youth.

Awards are up to EUR 300,000 for projects lasting up to two years.

Application deadline: Application deadline: Jun 11, 2026.

Confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, and submission route on the official call page.

Plan internal approvals, partner confirmations, budgets, letters, and portal submission before the final deadline.

Applications must be submitted through Research Ireland's SESAME system by 11 June 2026 at 13:00 local Irish time. Applicants from Research Ireland Centres, Co-Centres, or Strategic Partnerships may need to submit a proposal overview form by 28 May 2026.

Before submitting, check required documents, eligible costs, attachments, page limits, institutional approvals, and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration, or nomination stage.