Third call of the Joint Research Initiative Between Ireland and New Zealand
This third call is open for submission of proposals until 6 June 2024.
On 10 April 2024, the third and final Call under the pilot Joint Research Initiative between Ireland and New Zealand was launched by Irish Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) and New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI). The pilot Joint Research initiative was launched by DAFM and MPI in 2022, following the signing of a Memorandum of Arrangement between both organizations in May 2022. This provided for the establishment a 3-year pilot Joint Research Initiative (JRI) over the period 2022 to 2024 in recognition of the strong existing research connections and the common challenges facing the agri-food sectors in both Ireland and New Zealand. Over €14 million in joint funding was awarded to eight research projects from 2022 and 2023 Call.
Ireland press release,
New Zealand press release
2024 Ireland – New Zealand Joint Research Call
The 2024 Joint Research Call between Ireland and New Zealand opened on 10 April 2024 and invites eligible Research Performing Organisations (RPOs) from Ireland to submit joint research proposals, with collaborating partners from New Zealand.
There are four research topics in the Call:
- Topic 1: Refinement of agricultural greenhouse gas emissions inventories through the development of emission factors for methane, nitrous oxide and carbon dioxide.
- Topic 2: Development and assessment of technologies, including Methane and Nitrogen inhibitors, for the mitigation of GHGs from ruminant systems.
- Topic 3: Data and digitalisation, including the standardisation of methodologies, to support climate-related action and management practices in agriculture.
Two webinars for applicants will be held jointly by DAFM and MPI for interested Irish and New Zealand researchers to provide an overview about all relevant aspects of the Call and provide time to answer open questions. These will be held on:
- 30th April 2024 at 10:00 NZT (webinar hosted by MPI for New Zealand applicants – register here )
- 25th April 2024 at 10:00 IST (webinar hosted by DAFM for Irish applicants – register here)
Call Timeline
The Joint Research Call follows a one-stage submission procedure with a deadline for the submission of full proposals on 6th June 2024 . Indicative Research Call timelines are outlined below.
| 10 April 2024 | Launch of the Joint Research Call |
| 30th April 2024 at 10:00 NZT | Webinar for potential applicants |
| 25th April 2024 at 10:00 IST | Webinar for potential applicants |
| 6th June 2024 @17:00 IST | Submission Deadline for proposals |
| September 2024 | Communication of Funding Decision |
| October/November 2024 | Funding awarded and announcement of successful projects |
| January 2025 to March 2025 | Estimated Starting Date for Funded Projects |