Increasing capacity through Support, Training and Infrastructure
The Marine Institute’s Integrated Marine Exploration (IME) programme is an innovative, strategic approach to develop and augment national capacity for executing world class multidisciplinary marine scientific research. The programme is funded under the Strategy for Science, Technology and Innovation (SSTI) and aligned with the Sea Change plan. The IMEP aims to further build capacity in multidisciplinary marine science research and technology by providing:
- Annual Competitive Grant-aided Ship-time
- Marine Institute-led Ship-based Training
- Support for Integrated Research and Dedicated Training
- Deep-sea Research and Innovation.
The investment in the four areas of Infrastructure, Training, Research and Innovation will facilitate an integrated approach to marine research and provide Irish scientists with increased access to the National research vessels, thereby maximising research opportunities within Irish waters.