Excellence in Energy Research and Innovation
Have you been involved in a research project that has contributed to Ireland's clean energy future? The winner will receive a €15,000 bursary prize.
About the Award
The Research award is aimed at organisations that have researched and developed novel energy-related technologies, processes or systems, that overcome barriers to uptake, support policy objectives and strengthen national capacity for world-class research, development and demonstration (RD&D).
Research projects should have outputs that accelerate delivery of Ireland’s clean energy ambitions and early-stage pilot and demonstration projects are welcome.
This winner will receive a €15,000 bursary.
Who should apply?
Applications are welcome from companies, 3rd level educational bodies, public sector bodies and semi-state bodies involved in impactful energy research.
Previous project finalists under this category include:
- InVEST – Munster Technological University
- ISCycle – University of Limerick
- Recode – University of Galway
- University College Dublin – The WindLEDeRR project
Application guidelines
- Please submit your application online by 5pm, Friday 5th June, 2026.
- You are eligible to apply under more than one category. Simply follow the online guidelines and copy and paste your application to a new category and amend your answers as appropriate.
- Please ensure all mandatory fields are completed before you hit submit.
- Please complete the 'Data' section to the best of your ability.
- Once you submit, you can still edit your application up to the deadline date.
- Please keep attachments to 5MB or less.
- Shortlisted applications will be announced in August.