Health Research Institute (HRI) at University of Limerick

The Health Research Institute (HRI) at the University of Limerick was established to align researchers from different disciplines around common research goals with a focus on health across the lifespan and healthy ageing.

Global Health Challenges

As a health-focused research institute, we are committed to addressing significant global health challenges. Our Priority Research Areas and Underpinning Areas of Excellence are aligned with global and national strategies that seek to address such challenges. 

Our strategy is based on direct alignment with SDG 3: Good Health and Wellbeing: Ensure healthy lives and promote wellbeing for all at all ages, making our research purposeful and  internationally relevant.

Research Priorities

Our research portfolio focuses on 4 x priority research areas:

  • Ageing
  • Cancer
  • Physical Activity for Health
  • Food, Diet, and Nutrition

 and 3 x Underpinning Areas of Excellence:

  • Implementation Science
  • Participatory Health Research
  • Digital technology and advanced data analytics.

Growth and Collaboration

The HRI is a major research institute, spanning UL, the University of Limerick Hospitals Group (ULHG), and the Mid-West Community Healthcare Organisation (CHO3). Our strategic plan also involves working closely with NGOs, companies, charities, funders, and other academic institutions.

Supportive Ecosystem

Our support ecosystem includes a core Operational (including clinical) Team and active Membership, offering guidance in areas, such as:

  • Health Economics
  • Biostatistics
  • Participatory Health Research
  • Data Management
  • Implementation Science (Research)
  • Clinical Research
  • Good Clinical Practice
  • Research Governance
  • Mentorship