There are a number of research funding schemes operated by national and international organisations. DCU staff are encouraged and supported by the OVPR to apply for these grants to develop their own research profile.

All applications for external funding (including tenders, collaboration with industry, work for charities, grant applications to government funding agencies...etc) must be submitted to the Internal Proposal Approval System (IPAS).

A flow chart showing the procedure for applying for external funds is shown.

Finding Funding

• FUNDING ALERT LIVE
• SFI- PIYRA 2008-09
• SFI-STOKES 2008-09
• SFI-SIRG 2008-2009
• SFI-Walton 2008-2009
• Research Bulletin
• Irish Funding Agencies
• 7th Framework Programme (2007 - 2013)
• International Funding Schemes
• Annual Chart of Funding Deadlines (pdf)

Proposal Preparation

• National Research Policies and Issues
• Researcher Pay Scales
• Do I need Ethical Approval?
• The role of intellectual property in research