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Dr Irene McMaster is a Senior Research Fellow at the European Policies Research Centre (University of Strathclyde), specializing in cross-national research on EU territorial and spatial development policies. Her work focuses on INTERREG programs, transnational cooperation between the UK, Ireland, and Nordic States, and evaluations of Structural Funds and Cohesion policy.
She has led major evaluations for the European Commission's Northern Periphery and Arctic Programmes, North Sea Region Programmes, and the Ireland-Northern Ireland-Western Scotland cross-border initiative. Notable contributions include OECD territorial reviews and advisory roles for the House of Lords Regional Marine Co-operation Inquiry (2014).
- Key Expertise: EU Cohesion Policy, Transnational Governance, Regional Economic Development
- Recent Projects: EoRPA_NO_25_27 (Comparative Regional Policy Analysis), Northern Periphery and Arctic Programme 2021-2027
Her research intersects with UN SDGs emphasizing sustainable communities and economic growth. She has produced 125+ outputs including peer-reviewed articles, policy reports, and has received awards like the HASS Research Impact Award (2023).
- Awards: European Commission AMI Expert List (2024)
- Activities: Advisor to Peace Plus & JE Purkyne University, 90+ professional engagements including conferences and editorial roles
