Funded largely through multi-million euro grants from the Higher Education Authority (HEA) and other State agencies, such as the IDA, the UCD Research Institutes and Centres have been established to provide world-class facilities for a critical mass of academics who are conducting research into a broad spectrum of areas.
Overview of Major Research Programmes at UCD
UCD Conway Institute for Biomolecular and Biomedical Research The UCD Conway Institute is Ireland’s largest biosciences research institute, dedicated to achieving excellence in translational research, which benefits the advancement of health and the economy.
UCD Geary Institute The UCD Geary Institute is Ireland’s leading economic and social research institute and is ranked in the top 5% of economic institutions in the world.
UCD Urban Institute Ireland The UCD Urban Institute Ireland was established to develop new technologies, policies and ideas designed to improve the quality of the working and living environment, and has become an important centre internationally for research on urban and development issues.
UCD Humanities Institute of Ireland The role of the UCD Humanities Institute of Ireland is to develop a range of programmes centred on cultures and identities in Ireland while at the same time seeking to enhance the role of the humanities and social sciences in the development of a knowledge society in Ireland.
UCD Complex & Adaptive Systems Laboratory (CASL)
The UCD Complex & Adaptive Systems Laboratory (CASL) is a multidisciplinary initiative that harnesses the skills and expertise of 175 UCD academics and researchers for the purpose of undertaking world-class research projects.
UCD Institute of Food and Health The UCD Institute of Food and Health is unique in Ireland and Europe in bringing together leading academics from all areas of food and health research with the aim of developing and conducting world class, multidisciplinary research.
UCD John Hume Institute for Global Irish Studies The UCD John Hume Institute for Global Irish Studies is transforming the study of Ireland and its diaspora.
Charles Institute The Charles Institute aims to become a leading international centre of excellence in dermatology research and training.
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