NDA Research Promotion Scheme 2025-26 funding call

The National Disability Authority (NDA) is inviting proposals for our Research Promotion Scheme (RPS) 2025-26 from researchers, academic institutions, advocacy organisations, Disabled Persons Organisations, service providers or other relevant bodies

The RPS 2025-26 theme is Disability in Marginalised Groups and Communities with particular interest in proposals focused on disability issues in Traveller and/or Roma communities.

We anticipate awarding up to three grants and are open to individual grant applications for varying amounts between €15,000 and €40,000 with the total funding available not exceeding €80,000.

Applications are required to demonstrate meaningful involvement of disabled people in the research process as appropriate to the design of the study.

Those interested in applying should review the full Call for Proposals and Application Forms, available for download on the NDA Website.

Deadline for receipt of completed applications is 12 noon on Monday 6th October 2025. Please address any queries you have to: research@nda.ie

The NDA is the independent statutory body, providing evidence-informed advice and research to Government on disability policy and practice and promoting Universal Design.