UCC Futures
An ambitious programme of research prioritisation coupled with an innovative academic recruitment strategy across ten indicative areas of strategic importance
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Funding & Awards
Research funding in the past 5 years
Horizon Europe funding to date
Of 2021-2027 Horizon Europe target drawn down to date
ERC Grants
Publications & Collaborations
Research publications in 2024
Research publications
(2020-2025)
Citations 2020-2025
Institutional collaborations in 148 countries/regions
Top ranked Irish university for highly cited researchers
ERC Grants at UCC
Research News
Family-based intervention programs are insufficient to prevent child obesity, major study finds
Minister for Health publishes UCC led report on patient and healthcare staff experiences of Sepsis, Infection and Antimicrobial Resistance
Major EU project led by UCC to investigate false memories
UCC-led digital health project awarded almost €5m to save lives of mothers and babies in Africa
UCC Futures
We are looking for talented individuals who mine the frontiers of curiosity and inquiry at the intersection of disciplines. Consolidating talent and potential, UCC Futures supports the delivery of superior quality in research, scholarship, and the translation of research to tangible impact on the world.
Research Centres and Institutes
Our research strategy is focused on creating major institutes, centres and units of excellence for world-class research and is closely aligned with key relevant Government and European Commission policies.
Research by College
Our institutional research strategy focuses on creating and supporting world-leading clusters of researchers, and building on the research strengths of the University.