Research Lifecycle Resource Directory
Welcome to the hub for DCU research project management. From identifying initial funding opportunities to publishing your final findings, this directory maps out the essential resources you need at every stage of the research lifecycle.
Whether you are preparing a grant application, setting up a new cost centre, or recruiting a team, consult the list below to access the specific supports, systems, and compliance guidelines required for your project.
Contact a Research Development Officer to help with your funding application.
Contact Dr Catherine Dean, Research Ethics & Integrity Officer.
See our Research Ethics page for further information, resources and guidelines.
Contact your Research Development Officer for help with your application. Other useful resources incude:
- DCU's Grant Repository: A collection of grant applications from all faculties
- DCU Research Lifecycle: Impact & Outputs
Contact the Research Support Officers for help with your Award Contracts.
See also: Step 2 of Accepting and Setting Up Your Award in Project Setup & Initiation.
Contact a Research Development Officer to find out about the budget supports available to you.
See also: Application Development - Budget Supports.
Contact Gwendolyn O'Connor (gwendolyn.oconnor@dcu.ie), Research Data Librarian, for consultation on data management plans, data documentation, data sharing, or any other data management consideration.
See also:
Research Development and Support Data Management Information and Guidelines
Contact Martin Ward, Data Protection Officer.
Consult the Data Protection Unit for further information.
See here for DCU's PIC number.
See here for commonly requested bank details.
See here for the latest version of DCU's Tax Clearance Certificate.
VAT Number (IE): IE6517957E
See here for other commonly requested bank details.
Contact DCU Core Technologies for queries relating to equipment and infrastructure.
See also: Lab/Office Space and Large Equipment/Facilities Sections of Project Setup & Initiation.
Contact your relevant Research Development Officer to explore potential funding opportunities.
DCU offers a range of internal funding schemes to support researchers. You can also contact the Research Office at research@dcu.ie for further information.
Contact Liam O'Dwyer, Open Research Librarian.
Find out more about Open Access Research at DCU including information about DORAS, DCU's Research Repository.
Contact DCU's Research Project Administration team (rpa.enquiries@dcu.ie) for further information on their Research Event Support Service.
Contact DCU's Research Project Administration (rpa.enquiries@dcu.ie) team for further information on project management support.
See here for Researcher Recruitment Guidelines.
Contact Dr Catherine Dean, Research Ethics & Integrity Officer.
See our Research Integrity Training page for information on training, codes and policies and further resources.
Contact researchsystems@dcu.ie
See here for information on DCU's research support systems including:
Contact the Research Support Officers to set up your Subcost Centre.
See also:
Step 4 of Accepting and Setting Up Your Award in Project Setup & Initiation.
Research and Project Finance: Subcost Account Setups
Check out DCU Innovate to explore collaborations between researchers, entrepeneurs and industry.