SFI’s Grants Management System SESAME, which is currently accepting applications, is where applications must be filed. Researchers should get access to SESAME by contacting their regional Research Office before using it for the first time. Before putting together an application, candidates should carefully read the call documentation listed below, which includes information on eligibility. Candidates must follow all instructions and use the templates listed below. As we move toward an economy that is climate resilient, biodiversity-rich, environmentally sustainable, and carbon neutral, researchers will be supported by the 2050 Challenge. Teams will compete in the challenge to win an overall prize award of €1M by moving through phases that help the further development of the challenge concept and solution. It is an agile, fast-paced programme that allows research teams to work with societal stakeholders to deliver tangible impact through their research. Teams are given training and coaching in addition to financing to encourage the development of ideas and show how they may be applied to real-world issues. Participation has the potential to generate considerable opportunities for collaborative work and career development.
Benefits
- Participation in the challenge will involve teams progressing through phases, each supporting further development of the challenge concept and solution, to compete for an overall Prize Award of €1M.
Eligibilities
- Applications are welcome from teams of academic researchers based at eligible Irish research bodies. Teams are strongly encouraged to consider including researchers from different and diverse disciplines, at all career stages.
- Applications should be submitted by two academic researchers who will act as team lead and co-lead.
- In addition, it is strongly recommended that applications identify a Societal Impact Champion to act in a non-technical leadership role. Where a Societal Impact Champion is not identified at the time of application, teams successful in their applications will be expected to have the Societal Impact Champion in place soon after their award commences.
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Applications must be submitted through SFI’s Grants Management System SESAME, which is now open for applications. If accessing SESAME for the first time, researchers should contact their local Research Office to get access to the system.
- Applicants should carefully review the call documentation below including eligibility information before preparing an application. Applicants must use the templates provided below and adhere to all guidelines.
