EPA Research Call 2025
Pre-announcement
The EPA Research Call 2025 will open for applications on 3 April 2025 with €6.6M in research funding available. Below you will find high-level information on the timeline and scope of the call and how to register for our webinar.
Overview
The EPA Research Call 2025 will support innovative research projects to support policy- and decision-making addressing environmental, climate change and sustainability challenges.
Applicants may apply under 29 topics addressing identified policy and evidence needs with projects ranging in duration from 12 to 48 months. High-level information is provided below with details to be made available when the call is launched.
Key dates for the call are:
- Call open for applications: 3 April 2025
- Information Webinar: 09 April 2025, 10 a.m.
Detailed information on the call and submission deadlines will be published when the call opens on 3 April.
Information Webinar
Register here to attend a webinar for potential applicants on 09 April 2025 at 10 a.m. which will provide information on the following aspects of the call:
- Overview of the EPA Research Call 2025
- Application Process and Timelines
- Application Guidance
- Financial Rules and Eligibility
- Q&A
You must register using this link to attend the webinar. To ensure you get the most from the webinar, please submit your questions (related to the above) to research@epa.ie. in advance of the event. A recording of the webinar will be made available on this webpage.
Scope of Call
Applicants may apply under 29 topics addressing identified policy and evidence needs with projects ranging in duration from 12 to 48 months. Details of these topic areas will be made available when the call is launched. Topics will be broadly aligned to the following thematic research priorities:
Addressing Climate Change Evidence Needs
- Climate action: bringing mitigation and adaptation together
- Developing climate neutral pathways for Ireland
Facilitating a Green and Circular Economy
- Designing innovative sustainable products, value chains and managing materials using digital technologies
- Developing metrics and indicators of progress to circularity
Delivering a Healthy Environment
- Strengthening the environmental dimension of One Health action
- Exploring the health impacts of poor water quality
Protecting and Restoring our Natural Environment
- Understanding the environmental impact of plans and policies
- Sustainable management of our water resources – water quantity
Cross-cutting area
- Policy implementation, effective regulation, and innovative governance models
Further information on EPA Research
As part of its wide range of functions the EPA manages an environmental research programme that delivers essential scientific support for environmental policy development, implementation and broader decision making. The EPA Research Programme is a Government of Ireland initiative funded by the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications. A ten-year high-level framework (2021-2030), EPA Research 2030, has been designed to ensure that EPA's research programming is agile, responsive and flexible.
The scope of EPA-funded research is informed by its relevance to policy and its alignment with the key activities of the EPA. EPA Research 2030 comprises four interconnected hubs that bring an integrated and cross-sectoral approach, enabling holistic management and protection of our environment:
- Addressing Climate Change Evidence Needs
- Facilitating a Green and Circular Economy
- Delivering a Healthy Environment
- Protecting and Restoring our Natural Environment
Details on EPA Research 2030, its hubs and all other aspects of the EPA Research Programme can be found on the Research section of the website.
For any other queries, please contact research@epa.ie.