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Call for nominations extended: 2020 Academy Gold Medal in the Life Sciences
Friday, 10 July 2020The Gold Medals are awarded to individuals who have made a demonstrable and internationally recognised outstanding scholarly contribution in their fields.
COVID 19 Phased Re-opening of Academy House
Wednesday, 8 July 2020The Academy is re-opening on a phased basis for some staff from 13 July. Services will continue to be delivered remotely during this period while preparations are put in place for a wider reopening of Academy buildings...
Dr Yikai Xu awarded the Kathleen Lonsdale RIA Chemistry Prize
Monday, 6 July 2020The Belfast based PhD student was recognised for his revolutionary work in nanomaterials science in a virtual ceremony on Friday 3 July 2020.
Grants made under Archaeology Research Grants and Radiocarbon dates scheme 2020
Friday, 19 June 2020The Royal Irish Academy has funded six projects under this year’s Archaeology Research Grants scheme. The Royal Irish Academy has also approved the awarding of eight radiocarbon dates to two researchers.
Closing 17 June - 2020 Academy Gold Medal in the Humanities
Tuesday, 16 June 2020The closing date the nominations of candidates for the 2020 Academy Gold Medal in the Humanities is 17 June at 17:00.
2020 Michel Déon Prize Shortlist
Thursday, 28 May 2020The Royal Irish Academy and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade have today announced the six shortlisted titles for the 2020 Michel Déon Prize for Non-Fiction.
Funding for UK-Irish collaborative research projects announced
Wednesday, 13 May 2020The Royal Irish Academy is delighted that the British Academy have announced funding for 11 collaborative research projects arising from the joint ‘Knowledge Frontiers symposium’ held in Academy House on Friday 31...
2020 Academy Gold Medals: call for nominations
Wednesday, 13 May 2020The Academy is seeking the nomination of candidates for the 2020 Academy Gold Medal in the Humanities and the 2020 Academy Gold Medal in the Life Sciences.
Michel Déon Prize Longlist
Friday, 17 April 2020Due to the current technical difficulties people are experiencing by working remotely we are reopening the Michel Déon Prize in case we missed any worthy titles from our provisional longlist of eligible entries below.
Extended Deadline - Archaeology Research Grants and Radiocarbon dates
Monday, 6 April 2020The deadline for these grant schemes has been extended until 14 April 2020 due to the current Covid-19 situation.