THE ROYAL IRISH ACADEMY IS IRELAND'S LEADING BODY OF EXPERTS IN THE SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES

The Royal Irish Academy/Acadamh Ríoga na hÉireann champions research. We identify and recognise Ireland’s world class researchers. We support scholarship and promote awareness of how science and the humanities enrich our lives and benefit society. We believe that good research needs to be promoted, sustained and communicated. The Academy is run by a Council of its members. Membership is by election and considered the highest academic honour in Ireland.

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Research Projects Archive

The following are a selection of now completed Academy research projects.

Art and Architecture of Ireland is an authoritative and fully illustrated account of the art and architecture of Ireland from the early Middle Ages to the end of the 20th century.

Art and Architecture of Ireland »

The Digital Arts and Humanities (DAH) Structured PhD was a four-year structured doctoral research-training programme designed to enable students to carry out research in the arts and humanities at the highest level using new media and computer technologies.

Digital Arts and Humanities Structured PhD »

The Digital Humanities Observatory (DHO) was an all-island digital humanities collaboratory working with Humanities Serving Irish Society (HSIS), national, European, and international partners to further e-scholarship.

Digital Humanities Observatory »

The Origins of the Irish Constitution is a project of the Royal Irish Academy in association with the Office of the Attorney General and the National Archives of Ireland.

Origins of the Irish Constitution »

The Academy supports and manages several internationally important research projects

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