SRA MARIE project Regional Action Plan 2020 WEB

Regional Action Plan to support the governance of Responsible Research & Innovation in the Southern & Eastern Regional Operational Programme 2014 - 2020

Appendix 1 – Monitoring Committee Report Implementation Plan: SFI Research Centres.

Operational Programme

S&E Regional Operational Programme 2014-2020

Priority

1: Strengthening RTDI in the S&E Region

Thematic Objective

1: Strengthening Research, Technological Development and Inno- vation (a) enhancing research and innovation (R&I) infrastructure and ca- pacities to develop R&I excellence, and promoting centres of com- petence, in particular those of European interest;

Investment Priority

Scheme

SFI Research Centres

Categorisation Code

060

ERDF Certifying Body Managing Authority

Department of Public Expenditure and Reform

Southern Regional Assembly

Intermediate Body

Science Foundation Ireland

Beneficiary

Higher Education Institutes

Grant Rate

100%

EU Co-Financing Rate

50% of public eligible expenditure declared

Objectives of Intervention

The objective of the Research Centres Programme is to develop a set of world-leading, large-scale research centres aligned with the 14 priority areas of research identified in the Research Prioritisation Exercise that will provide major economic impact for Ireland.

Description of Intervention

SFI Research Centres link scientists and engineers in partnerships across academia and industry to address crucial research questions; foster the development of new and existing Irish-based technology companies; attract industry that could make an important contribution to Ireland and its economy; attract international research talent and capital; attract, anchor and spin out related companies in Ireland; and increase the numbers of SFI-trained researchers employed in industry. All of the approved research centre proposals will be aligned with the 14 priorities identified in Ireland’s Research Prioritisation Exercise.

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