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Research Strategy

Dundalk Institute of Technology conducts research of an international standing in its prioritised established research themes. Research is driven by global needs whilst impacting upon society and the economy. DkIT undertakes research that has an impact on real lives – locally and globally.

The period from 2014 up to 2016 for the last research strategy saw continued growth of the research agenda in the Institute.

During this period the Institute has strengthened its position as one of the leading Institutes of Technology with an international reputation, in terms of its research performance.

This Research Strategy document:

Sets out the recent developments in both National policy which has informed the strategic positioning of research within the Institute
Details the Institute’s past performance in terms of its research agenda over the lifespan of the last research strategy (2014-2016)
Details the suite of strategic imperatives, specific actions and associated key performance indicators which will enable the institute to deliver upon its research vision
Underpins the Institute’s current Strategic Plan and builds upon previous research strategies

Download 2020 to 2024 Research Strategy

Our Research Clusters

Dundalk Institute of Technology conducts research of international standing, driven by global needs with positive real-world societal, environmental and economic impacts. The research undertaken at DkIT has an impact on real lives - both locally and globally. Research is centred around 4 main Research Clusters, each one aligned with our academic and research strengths. These clusters can be divided into our 3 prioritised and established Research Themes and our "Emerging Areas".