My first Magazine Annual report 2015 | Page 2

Vision Mission Ireland will be a global leader in scientific and engineering research, discovery and innovation. Science Foundation Ireland will progress Ireland’s society and economy by supporting the best scientific and engineering research while building an awareness of the role, impact and opportunities science creates. Excellence: Passionate: “Delivering what we promise and exceeding expectations“ “We genuinely care about every aspect of what we do and are totally committed to the individual, the organisation and our community“ Integrity: “We do the right thing” Core Core Values Values Collaborative: “Working together for science in society; Working together for each other” Progressive: Respect: “We are an innovative, dynamic and visionary funding agency” “We value everybody within and outside the organisation for their time, views and contribution to achieving SFI strategy” Agenda 2020 1 To be the best science funding agency in the world at creating impact from excellent research and demonstrating clear value for money invested. 2 To be the exemplar in building partnerships that fund excellent science and drive it out into the market and society. 3 To have the most engaged and scientifically informed public. 4 To represent the ideal modern public service organisation, staffed in a lean and flexible manner, with efficient and effective management. Agenda 2020 is Science Foundation Ireland’s strategic plan over the period 2012 to 2020 with four primary objectives as listed above.