Irish Museums Trust
Fundúireacht Iarsmalanna na hÉireann
c/o National Botanic Gardens
Glasnevin
Dublin 9
Applications Open: 2025 Research-Development Grant Scheme
The Irish Museums Trust and the Irish Museums Association (IMA) invite applications for the 2025 Research-Development Grant scheme.
This scheme offers grants of up to €1,000 each (€5,000 in total) to support individuals working in the museum sector in Ireland, as well as students at research master’s or doctoral level. Grants aim to advance research, skill development, and experience related to the understanding, management, or development of museums across the island.
Another key objective is to enhance networking and peer-to-peer knowledge exchange within the Irish museum sector, both nationally and internationally.
Who can apply?
These awards support museum professionals and individual researchers in achieving personal development goals. Eligible activities include:
What can the Grant be used for?
Previous awards have supported:
What do you need to know before applying?
How can you apply?
A word document, for return by email, is available by request to office@irishmuseums.org. Hard-copy submissions will not be accepted.
Deadline for receipt of applications: 16:00, Wednesday 30 April 2025