Galway bay fm newsroom - A combined total of €1.6 million is being awarded to three NUI Galway research projects.
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Higher Education Minister Simon Harris has announced the awardees under the new capital programme for the Further Education and Training sector.
Eavan O Dochartaigh, Jane Conway and Alison Connolly will all receive around €550,000 each for their research projects.
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Eavan is exploring Artic Archives, Jane's research is delving into mental health disorders, while Alison is looking into the effects of Neo-nico-tinoid insecticides on gardeners.
The investment aims to support Ireland's emerging research talent, and funding will be provided through SOLAS.