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.