To advance the national actions outlined in the HEA Race Equality Implementation Plan and the recommendations of the Race Equality in the Higher Education Sector Report, the Higher Education Authority (HEA) is seeking to support two sectoral campaigns in the Academic Year 2025-2026.

• Theme A: National Anti-Racism Awareness Raising Campaign across the Irish higher education sector, across campuses and on online platforms.

• Theme B: Voluntary Disclosure Campaign focused on highlighting the importance of equality monitoring data.

The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Enhancement in Higher Education Campaign 2025 – 2026 call for applications launched on the 19^th of September 2025. The deadline for applications is  12:00 (noon) on the 31^st of October 2025.

Further information can be found in the Call for Applications, applications must be made through the Application Template and must be submitted to EDI@hea.ie by 12:00 (noon) on the 31^st of October 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.

The purpose of this Call is to support innovative and evidence-based awareness campaigns to be implemented collaboratively by HEIs. It is also envisioned that the campaigns will support the commitments made by HEIs under the Anti-Racism Principles for Irish Higher Education Institutions.

Eligible higher education institutions under this initiative are those listed in Appendix 1 of the Call for Applications.