Irish academics ‘optimistic’ about new research funder

But formation of Research Ireland must be accompanied by funding increase, researchers say, as questions over leadership remain

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August 4, 2024

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August 13, 2024

2 BMX riders at a science and technology exhibition in Dublin. To illustrate the merger of 2 funding agencies to form Research Ireland.

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