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ESA Phi-Lab Ireland Open Call
Apply until September 16th 2025
Applications for the ESA Phi-Lab Ireland Open Call (2025) are now being accepted. Please familiarise yourself with the Application Procedure, the Open Call Deadlines, and our Pre-Proposal Guidance opportunity.
ESA Phi-Lab Ireland invites all interested and qualifying parties to submit research ideas that align with the following focused topic areas:
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Advanced Materials Research
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Design Optimisation
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Additive Manufacturing
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Structural Analysis and Simulation
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Optimisation of Production Processes
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Integration of Smart Materials
ESA Phi-Lab Ireland supports projects from established economic operators, proposing innovative science and technologies with high commercial potential. Applicants must demonstrate that their research activity can deliver a benefit to Ireland.
HOW TO APPLY
Step 1 - Download the Application Documentation
If you are interested in applying for the ESA Phi-Lab Ireland Open Call (2025), please start by downloading the Open Call Document, and the other associated Application Documentation below. Using these documents, and the accompanying FAQ section on the ESA Phi-Lab Ireland website, please ensure that your organisation and your research proposal idea meet the requirements of the Open Call.
If you are unsure or have a query on the application procedure, please don't hesitate to contact the ESA Phi-Lab Ireland Helpdesk at info@esaphilab.ie
Step 2 - Complete the Expression of Interest Form
Applicants wishing to avail of the Pre-Proposal Guidance opportunity are invited to complete a short Expression of Interest Form to facilitate an initial assessment of your application. Applicants are welcome to use the “ESA Phi-Lab Ireland Expression of Interest Template” Word document supplied above with the Open Call Application Documentation on to help prepare their answers.
The deadline for Expression of Interest Forms is July 18th 2025.
Further information on what takes place after submission of the Expression of Interest Form can be found in the FAQ section.
Step 3 - Submit your Application
After the submission deadline, each submitted proposal will be evaluated by two Boards - the Tender Opening Board (TOB) and the Tender Evaluation Board (TEB). Applications passing the TOB will be invited to give a research project presentation and a project related Q&A at the ESA Phi-Lab Ireland TEB. The dates for the TOB and TEB are currently TBC.
The Closing Date for the submission of all Application Documentation is September 16th 2025.
Further information on the Evaluation Procedure can be found in the FAQ section.
Please submit the Application Documentation in electronic form (pdf, maximum three files, one for each required document) to the following email address info@esaphilab.ie with the subject “ESA Phi-Lab Ireland Open Call 1”. All applications received in advance of the closing time and date will be acknowledged within one business day.
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