Sport Ireland Research, Evaluation & Digital Catalyst Grants 2027
Sport Ireland Research and Innovation Unit is pleased to announce that 2027 Research and Evaluation Grant Scheme and Digital Catalyst Fund will be rolled out along with 2027 Core grants.
These funding opportunities support organisations to build evidence-informed practice, strengthen partnerships and develop innovative solutions to challenges and opportunities across the sport sector. The Research and Evaluation Grant Scheme also aims to build collaboration between sporting organisations and higher education institutions.
| Funding Streams Available | Amount | Objective |
| Research and Evaluation Grant Scheme 1-Year | Up to €17,000. | Supports research and evaluation projects delivered within 12 months |
| Research Grant Scheme 4-Year | Up to €75,000. | Supports doctoral-level research projects delivered over up to four academic years |
| Digital Catalyst Fund | Up to €15,000. | Supports organisations to test and pilot innovative digital solutions |
Contact research@sportireland.ie (for research-related queries) or evaluation@sportireland.ie (for evaluation-related queries) relating to the Research and Evaluation Grant Schemes, or innovation@sportireland.ie for queries relating to Digital Catalyst Fund.
