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Nolan joined the organisation in October 2021.

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Philip Nolan departs Science Foundation Ireland following board meeting

SFI is responsible for funding scientific research in Ireland. It manages the awarding of over €200 million in grants annually.

THE DIRECTOR GENERAL of the Government’s science funding agency has left the organisation. following a board meeting.

Professor Philip Nolan is no longer with Science Foundation Ireland (SFI). His role was akin to that of a CEO.

SFI is responsible for funding scientific research in Ireland. It manages the awarding of over €200 million in grants annually.

Professor Nolan took up the role in October 2021. He came to public prominence during the Covid-19 crisis when he was a member of the National Public Health Emergency Team’s (NPHET).

He was also the president of Maynooth University.

Following a board meeting, Deputy Director General Ciarán Seoighe has stepped in as acting Director General.

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