The aim of the Ulysses scheme is to foster new collaborations between Ireland and France-based researchers by providing seed funding for reciprocal travel visits. The scheme thus facilitates the exchange of innovative ideas and approaches across all disciplines.

NUI Travelling Doctoral Studentships 2024 are now open for applications. In 2024, the maximum value of a full Travelling Doctoral Studentship will be €30,000 per annum to include a stipend of €22,000 and a contribution towards fees of up to €8,000, where appropriate.

The NUI Travelling Doctoral Studentship Scheme has as its main objectives:

The Marine Institute is delighted to announce that the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership’s second joint transnational call “Unified paths to a climate-neutral, sustainable, and resilient blue economy: engaging civil society, academia, policy, and industry” with a deadline for pre-proposal submissions on 10 April 2024. 

(Note: Support under this call is primarily aimed towards the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in the Caribbean, Pacific and AIMS (Africa, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean and South China Sea).