Research Support Programme
The Research Support Programme is an annual call, which funds research responding to topical housing issues that have the potential to impact on housing policy and practice. Different research strands that The Housing Agency is particularly interested in are announced each year.
The call for proposals for the 2025 Research Support Programme is now open. Links to all relevant documents are below.
- 2025 RSP Call for Proposals
- 2025 RSP Guidance Document
- 2025 RSP Application Form
- 2025 RSP FAQs
- 2025 RSP Ethical Framework
The closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm, Friday 29th August 2025.
Please email researchsupport@housingagency.ie to be added to our mailing list.
Housing Education Bursary Scheme
Details of the 2025/2026 Housing Education Bursary Scheme will be announced soon.
The Bursary Scheme supports students and housing professionals seeking to enrol in housing studies courses offered by the Institute of Public Administration (IPA) and the Irish Council for Social Housing (ICSH), which commence each year in September and January respectively:
| Course | Closing Date for Applications | Course Start Date |
|---|---|---|
| IPA NFQ Level 6 (Special Purpose Award) Certificate in Housing Studies | TBA | TBA |
| IPA NFQ Level 8 (Special Purpose Award) Professional Diploma in Housing Studies | TBA | TBA |
| ICSH Level 4 Certificate in Housing | TBA | TBA |
For more information on the above courses, please visit the course providers' websites at IPA - Institute of Public Administration and The Irish Council for Social Housing (icsh.ie).
Please note that applicants are required to make separate applications for both course attendance and this bursary scheme if they wish to avail of the bursary.
If you would like to be kept informed on the latest training opportunities in the housing sector, please contact us at training@housingagency.ie.