Evidence Synthesis Ireland led a Rapid Evidence Support System Assessment (RESSA) to examine the demand for, supply of and coordination around evidence for health policy decisions in Ireland. This assessment highlights both the progress made and the work still needed to strengthen Ireland’s evidence support system for health policymaking. The Department of Health has taken […]
The Department of Health has allocated €1.8m to establish a new Evidence Synthesis Hub for Health Security Ireland. The new Hub will strengthen Ireland’s capacity for handling emerging and future health threats. The Evidence Hub, led by Prof. Declan Devane and hosted within Evidence Synthesis Ireland at the University of Galway, coordinates the system, supports […]
Evidence Synthesis Ireland is running a free 6-week online course for members of the public, patients, carers and family members who want to get involved in health research. It focuses on evidence synthesis: reviews that combine findings from many studies to give a clearer picture of what research shows. These reviews shape health policies, guidelines and people’s […]
The ESI Fellowship scheme allows Fellows to develop the practical skills to plan, design, conduct, and report an evidence synthesis. The scheme places Fellows virtually with experienced evidence synthesis centres and review teams in Ireland and internationally. This ESI Fellowship call is open until the 29th September 2026. Fellowships are open to researchers, policymakers, academics, […]
Evidence Synthesis Ireland led an updated systematic review and meta-analysis examining the efficacy, effectiveness and safety of maternal RSV vaccination for infant protection. The review found that maternal RSV prefusion F (RSVpreF) vaccination significantly reduces RSV-related lower respiratory tract infections, severe disease and hospitalisations in infants, with no new safety signals identified. Read the full […]
The ESI SWAR Award 2026 call is now open, and the call documentation is available here. This funding opportunity offers an exciting platform for international collaboration in evidence synthesis methodology. Lead applicants must be currently resident in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland and working in an eligible institution. Studies Within A Review (SWARs) […]
