Grant Call for Postgraduate project proposals on Offshore Renewable Energy and the Environment

The Irish Environmental Network (IEN) MARÉIRE project is pleased to announce a grant opportunity for postgraduate students projects focused on environmental topics in the context of offshore renewable energy. This funding is part of a broader capacity-building initiative to support the development of research and expertise related to the interactions between the environment and offshore renewable energy within the environmental non-governmental organisation (ENGO) sector. We invite Postgraduate students from Irish accredited institutions to submit proposals for research projects that align with these themes, specifically focusing on offshore renewable energy and the environment.

The IEN is the umbrella network for national Environmental Non Government Organisations (ENGOs) in the Republic of Ireland. It is made up of over 38 national ENGOs that work both individually and jointly to protect and enhance the environment, and to place environmental issues centre stage in Ireland and internationally. The IEN represents and supports national ENGOs, through capacity building and funding support and advocacy work. The work of IEN members covers a broad range of areas including habitat conservation, wildlife protection, environmental education, sustainability, waste and energy issues, as well as environmental campaigning, awareness raising and advocacy. The MARÉIRE project, funded by the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment (DCEE), aims to be a unifying voice for Irish ENGOs on the topic of offshore renewable energy development. By engaging early in the process, the project will ensure the marine environment is considered in all phases of development. With a focus on advocacy and finding a balance between mitigating the climate crisis and protecting biodiversity, MARÉIRE will provide expert, scientific and evidence-based information while recognising its diverse audience.