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Research Ireland Centres for Research Training (CRT)


Added by:   National contact point
Added on:   04 Oct 2025
Updated by:   OECD analyst
Updated on:   25 Dec 2025

The Research Centres for Research Training (CRT) in Ireland provide postgraduate training in AI, data science, and related technologies. Students gain skills in areas such as machine learning, genomics, and digitally enhanced reality. The programme supports AI research and applications across sectors like smart buildings, transportation, manufacturing, and climate change.

Name in original language

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Initiative overview

The Research Centres for Research Training (CRT) were established to provide high-quality postgraduate training in emerging technology fields, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), data science, and digitally enhanced reality. The centres offer structured programmes that equip PhD students with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills for research and innovation.

Key objectives include:

  • Training postgraduate students in cutting-edge AI and data science methods
  • Supporting the development of AI solutions in multiple sectors, such as:
  • Smart buildings, mobility, and transportation
  • Autonomous vehicles and manufacturing
  • Cybersecurity and climate change
  • Agriculture and natural resources
  • Strengthening Ireland’s research capacity and innovation ecosystem

For example, the CRT for AI has trained 78 PhD students so far, with a focus on developing AI solutions that address real-world challenges. The programme encourages collaboration between academia and industry, ensuring that research is applied and transferable to practical applications.

Name of responsible organisation (in English)

Irish Research Centres for Research Training (CRT)

About the policy initiative


Organisation:

  • Irish Research Centres for Research Training (CRT)

Category:

  • AI policy initiatives, programmes and projects

Initiative type:

  • AI Research Centres/Centres of Excellence/Expertise, specialised AI teams, labs

Status:

  • Active

Start Year:

  • 2019

Binding:

  • Non-binding