Royal Irish Academy Inviting Applications for new Disinformation Research Grant

The RIA is pleased to announce that the RIA Disinformation Research Grant, supported by the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport is now open for applications for the first time.

This new scheme will support nuanced, collaborative research on different aspects of disinformation, involving research across multiple disciplines and networks.

Who can apply

• The grant is open to academic researchers working in higher education institutions (HEI) or research institutes (RI) in Ireland. In each application the lead applicant must be employed by a HEI or RI in Ireland (not including Northern Ireland). See list here.
• Lead applicants must be on open-ended, continuing or fixed term contracts which extend beyond the end of August 2027, which is the end-date of the envisaged grant period. The grant cannot be used to extend an applicant’s contract.
• Each application must also include a named partner in an organisation to be:

a)      a researcher in another discipline/field in a HEI or RI (from the same institution or another eligible HEI or RI)

or

b)     a staff member of a civil society organisation as defined here.

Please note:

• Proposals are invited for a clearly defined piece of research or research activity with an output. It is expected that the output will be made freely available to the public via an Open Access publication; applicants may provide a note as to why this is not applicable in the context of their research.
• The only expenses payable are the costs directly related to the research being carried out, up to a maximum of €30,000 per project approved. All costs must be supported by evidence of payment (receipts, invoices etc.) upon completion of the project.
• Applications are invited for amounts from €20,000 to €30,000.
• All projects must be completed, and all associated reports and invoices/financial details submitted by the end of August 2027

The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 24 June 2026 at 5:00pm.

For further details of the scheme, visit the RIA website.

Any queries can be directed to grants@ria.ie