Boost for third-level research as 47 projects awarded €8.5m funding

IRELAND’S improvement in global research rankings may continue after €8.5 million was awarded to 47 projects yesterday.

The latest phase of the Research Frontiers Programme, funded by Science Foundation Ireland (SFI), will involve 105 college researchers taking on work in a range of areas.

They include studies around cystic fibrosis, genetics, bacterial and viral infections, environmental monitoring, food safety and streaming of media over wireless networks.