Introduction
The Marine Research Sub-Programme is one of eight Sub-Programmes in the Science, Technology and Innovation Programme of the National Development Plan 2007–2013.
Over the lifetime of the NDP, some €141 million will be invested in marine research and innovation as part of the overall investment needs identified in Sea Change: A Marine Knowledge, Research & Innovation Strategy for Ireland 2007–2013. The Marine Institute is responsible for the management and implementation of the funding package committed to this Sub-Programme. The Marine Research Sub-Programme will be implemented via three Research Measures and two Supporting Programmes:
Designed to address issues or opportunities faced by industry, to integrate the existing research base with market and commercial opportunities and to focus on research that will deliver sustainable growth and environmental benefits.
Aimed at pursuing long-term development of new research and economic opportunities associated with bio-pharmaceuticals, industrial chemicals, diagnostics and environmental technologies, marine functional foods and renewable ocean energy.
Seeks to provide guidance and support for the determination of public policy relating to the marine sector.
An investment programme to deliver essential infrastructure that will enable marine related research and innovation.
Targeted specifically at improving R&D management, commercialisation and research dissemination activities.
The funding mechanisms include:
Project Based Awards:
- Strategic Research Projects
- Applied Research Projects
- Demonstration Projects
- Desk/Feasibility Studies
Research Awards
- Strategic Research Appointments
- Research Capacity/Competency Building
- Post-Doctoral Fellowships
- PhD Scholarships
Further information on projects funded to date is available on our Projects Database.