St. Patrick’s Day Medal Award 2027

The Research Ireland St Patrick’s Day Medal is awarded annually to a distinguished researcher living and working in the USA with strong Irish connections. Deadline: Friday 6th November, 2026 Programme type: International Eligibility: The nominee* must be an Irish** academic or industry leader who, at the time of the nomination, is living and working in the USA. Academic Medal Specific Criteria The nominee should be an outstanding academic researcher and recognised as one of the field-leaders in their discipline. The nominee should hold or have held, a full professorial position, or equivalent, at a major US research-performing organisation. The nominee should have contributed to academic, economic, social, cultural and/or environmental development, and/or sustainability of Ireland. Industry Medal Specific Criteria The nominee should be an inspirational leader operating, or have operated in an industry sector that promotes, enables or applies research, innovation or evidence-informed practice. The nominee should hold or have held a senior leadership position in industry.*** The nominee should have contributed to academic, economic, social, cultural and/or environmental development and/or sustainability of Ireland. *Self-nominations are not accepted ** Irish citizens, persons of Irish descent, persons entitled to Irish citizenship or persons with a strong historical and enduring connection to the research ecosystem in Ireland, including, but not limited to: mentorship, supervision and collaboration with Irish researchers/companies; supporting education and public engagement, industrial development or entrepreneurship in research in Ireland; and any other demonstrable contributions to Irish society or the economy within their field of research. *** Eligible nominees may come from a broad range of industries, including but not limited to business, professional services, media and the creative and cultural sectors.