Research Ireland - Ulysses 2026 Funding Programme

Research Ireland recently launched the 2026 edition of Ulysses. 

Named after James Joyce’s celebrated novel, the Ulysses scheme, through targeted networking grants, aims to foster new collaborations by facilitating the exchange of innovative ideas and approaches between researchers based in Ireland and France, across all disciplines. The 2026 awarded projects will share funding of €120,000 in total under the scheme. Now in its 28th year, the Ulysses scheme is supported by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the French Ministry of Higher Education and Research, Research Ireland, RTE-France, EirGrid, ADEME and Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland.

The scheme is a fantastic opportunity for Irish researchers to springboard collaborations with French counterparts. It is important to note that the Ulysses scheme also funds applications across all AHSS and STEM disciplines. If you could pass on this information to any departments/researchers who may find this opportunity interesting, it would be greatly appreciated. 

The key dates have been included below, and all of the additional information (such as the Call Document and application form) can be found on Research Ireland's website.

Call Open:    20th February 2025 (16:00 local Irish time)
FAQ Deadline:    24th April 2025 (16:00 local Irish time)
Applicant Deadline:    6th May 2025 (16:00 local Irish time)