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2021 Academy Gold Medal in the Social Sciences: call for nominations
Monday, 12 April 2021In 2021, the Academy will award a Gold Medal in the Social Sciences to an individual who has made a demonstrable and internationally recognised outstanding scholarly contribution to their field.

Deadline extended for Archaeology Research Grants
Friday, 26 March 2021The RIA, the National Monuments Service and the Historic Environment Division invites applications for Archaeology Research Grants scheme closing on Monday, 5 April 2021.

First Nowlan Digitisation Grants awarded
Tuesday, 23 March 2021Kevin B. Nowlan (1921-2013) was a Dublin-born scholar who taught history at University College Dublin, 1948-1986. He was a founding member of many cultural associations, particularly those focused on architectural...

Praeger Grants for Natural History open
Friday, 19 March 2021The Royal Irish Academy is delighted to welcome applications for the Praeger Grants in Natural History. The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday, 23 April 2021.

R.J. Hunter Research Bursaries Awarded
Friday, 19 February 2021The Royal Irish Academy is pleased to announce that three research bursaries have been funded this year under the R.J. Hunter Research Bursary scheme which provides support for the direct costs of research on aspects of...

Charlemont Grants awarded 2020/2021
Friday, 19 February 2021The Royal Irish Academy has funded fifteen early career researchers under the Charlemont Grants scheme.

Winning work of the 2021 Kathleen Lonsdale RIA Chemistry Prize has implications for vaccine development
Thursday, 28 January 2021Dr Conor Crawford is the winner of the Kathleen Lonsdale RIA Chemistry Prize 2021 sponsored by Henkel. The prestigious prize is awarded for the most outstanding Irish PhD thesis in the chemical sciences and is announced...

Call for entries extended: Kathleen Lonsdale Chemistry Prize 2021
Wednesday, 13 January 2021Applications for the Kathleen Lonsdale RIA Chemistry Prize 2021 are now extended. The new closing date for submissions will be 12 noon on Monday, 18 January 2021.

Important notice in relation to Covid-19
Monday, 4 January 2021Academy House is closed for the moment. Our online bookshop is open but please expect significant delays in shipping orders. Most services will continue to be delivered remotely during this period. We thank you for your...

2020 US-Ireland Research Innovation Awards: winners announced
Friday, 11 December 2020Watch the 2020 US-Ireland Research Innovation Awards special virtual event with guest of honour Simon Harris T.D., Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science