Research Newsletter - Issue 86: Funding Opportunities
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The IRC Government of Ireland Postdoctoral Fellowship programme aims to support suitably qualified applicants to pursue a postdoctoral fellowship at DCU for either one or two years. The applicant deadline is 12th October 2023.
Among its features are individual, prestigious awards for excellent research in the name of the applicant, with funding across all disciplines, awards for bottom-up and non-directed research. The programme offers a salary of €42,783 in the first year of the award and €43,371 in the second year of the award, employer’s PRSI contribution, and eligible direct research expenses of €5,000 per annum.
Please contact Christina Rushe in Research Support to register interest in this call. Christina can also answer queries and provide advice in relation to call terms and conditions, eligibility checking, and TORA submission.
Research Development can review draft applications and offer advice on writing style, structure, and content. They have also created useful resources for mentors.
Please refer to the call website for further details.
Contact: christina.rushe@dcu.ie
The Royal Irish Academy (RIA) and the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE), with the support of the Scottish Government Office in Ireland and the Department of Foreign Affairs, are pleased to invite applications for the third round of the Ireland–Scotland Bilateral Network Grants.
The ambition of the Ireland–Scotland Bilateral Network Grants is to strengthen co-operation and learning between excellent researchers, academics, and practitioners in Scotland and Ireland within the five thematic areas identified within the 2021-2025 Ireland-Scotland Bilateral Review.
In 2023, the Ireland–Scotland Bilateral Network Grants invites applications that address the theme of 'Rural, Coastal, and/or Island Communities.'
The shared significance of Rural, Coastal, and Island Communities is highlighted within the 2021-2025 Ireland-Scotland Bilateral Review, noting that this strand of the review presents some of the most exciting opportunities for future collaboration. With that in mind, applications from organisations wishing to collaborate on projects focused on this theme and from relevant subject areas across the Humanities and Social Sciences are welcome, with applications from areas such as History, Archaeology, Literature, Gàidhlig/Gaeilge, and postcolonialism particularly invited.
The Ireland-Scotland Bilateral Network Grants scheme closes at 12:00pm on 26th October 2023.
Click here for more detail and the online application form.
Contact: sumona.mukherjee@dcu.ie
The Charlemont Grant scheme is open to early career researchers who wish to undertake short international visits from Ireland for the conduct of primary research in any subject area.
This highly successful scheme speaks to one of the RIA’s fundamental missions to identify and encourage excellence in research and scholarship, and to support the development of international links and collaborations by early career researchers.
Applications for up to €2,500 are invited. Applicants are asked to read the guidelines for applicants carefully before submitting an application.
The deadline for applications is 5:00pm on Friday, 27th October 2023.
For further details see here.
Contact: sumona.mukherjee@dcu.ie
The RIA, together with the National Monuments Service are delighted to welcome applications for the Archaeology Research Excavation Grants, Archaeology Legacy Grants scheme, Archaeological Research for World Heritage sites Grants scheme and now also the Archaeological Archives Research Grants scheme.
The new Archaeological Archives Research Grants scheme will support research and analysis connected to archival artefacts and other excavation-related material arising from non-RIA excavations of sites in Ireland.
The Archaeology Research Excavation Grants scheme is the only fund in Ireland that supports proposals for independent research excavation associated with the archaeology of Ireland and also includes pre-excavation surveys, post-excavation analyses, publication and archiving of RIA funded excavation. This longstanding fund has financed more than 100 excavations in Ireland, thus enabling scholars to make a substantial contribution to our knowledge of the past.
The Archaeology Legacy Grants scheme provides support for post-excavation research for Archaeological Research Excavations that were previously funded by the Royal Irish Academy and whose RIA excavation funding ended at least five years ago.
And last but not least the Archaeological Research for World Heritage Sites scheme offers an opportunity for those working on the archaeology of the Brú na Bóinne and Sceilg Mhichíl Heritage properties, as well as those sites on the Tentative List sites announced in 2022, to seek funding for their work.
All four schemes opened on Monday, 4th September and will close on Thursday, 12th October 2023 at 5:00pm.
Visit the grants page for further information.
Contact: sumona.mukherjee@dcu.ie
The Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Public Service Fellowship is an initiative from SFI that offers researchers a unique opportunity to be temporarily seconded to Government Departments and Agencies (Host Organisations) to work on specific projects where they can add value resulting in mutually beneficial outcomes.
The 2023 SFI Public Service Fellowship call is partnering with 18 Government Departments and Agencies, with 42 projects (requiring both STEM and non-STEM expertise) available for application. The co-funding partners for the 2023 call include the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications, Environmental Protection Agency, Geological Survey Ireland, and Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland.
For more information, please see the call’s website here.
Deadline to apply: 5th October 1:00pm.
Contact: ecaterina.mcdonagh@dcu.ie
SFI has developed a revamped and enhanced SFI Research Centres programme, which aims to develop a dynamic, cohesive, and streamlined ecosystem of Centres that are international beacons of scientific excellence, bringing together a critical mass of outstanding researchers to collaborate at a scale that will yield national and international impact. In partnership with industry, government and civil society, Centres will deliver systemic impact, providing talent and innovative solutions to Ireland’s economic, societal, and environmental challenges. SFI Research Centres will also integrate deep and impactful public engagement into the fabric and culture of the Centre, which will bring significant value to the research, the researchers and all those working in the Centre and deliver benefit for public good.
The programme is open to applications that align with the National Research Priority Areas 2018-2023 and SFI’s remit.
Deadline for submission of Expression of Interest is 1st November 2023.
SFI will host a webinar on the programme on 26th September 2023 at 10:00am. To register, please visit here.
Contact: ecaterina.mcdonagh@dcu.ie
Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) has launched the Industry RD&I Fellowship Programme 2023, which seeks to support academia-industry interactions in order to address industry‐informed challenges. Awards under this programme can be made to academic researchers (at faculty and postdoctoral level) wishing to spend time in industry worldwide through the temporary placement of academic researchers with an industry partner.
The 2023 SFI Industry RD&I Fellowship programme will operate through a single call for proposals with two submission deadlines. The first deadline was in June, the second submission deadline (Call B) is at 1:00pm (Dublin local time) on 3rd October 2023.
Further information can be found here.
Contact: kieran.odwyer@dcu.ie
The PPI Ignite Network @ DCU, supported by the Health Research Board (HRB) and Irish Research Council (IRC), announces the second round of its annual funding call. This call aims to facilitate public and patient involvement in health and social care research.
Public and Patient Involvement (PPI):
PPI is research carried out “with” or “by” members of the public, rather than “to”, “about” or “for” them. This initiative goes beyond merely sharing knowledge or creating dialogues with the public. It distinctly stands apart from recruiting patients or the public as research participants.
Examples of PPI Activities:
These activities can range from refining research questions, co-designing projects, assisting in data collection/analysis, and co-presenting findings, to aiding in drafting dissemination materials.
Funding:
For this round, a total budget of €4,500 has been allocated. Applicants can request funds ranging between €100 and €1,500. These funds can cater to costs like honoraria, travel, childcare for PPI contributors, venue and catering costs for PPI sessions, and training for PPI contributors. All cost proposals must be justified based on the planned PPI activities.
Duration and Timelines:
All proposed activities should be concluded within 12 months of receiving the award.
- Launch of Round 2 of call: 11th September 2023
- Application deadline: 27th October 2023
- Award notification date: 30th November 2023
- Award start date: 1st January 2024
Reporting:
Funding recipients must provide a summary report to PPI Ignite Network @ DCU upon completion of the proposed PPI activities. Some might also be invited for a presentation at a future PPI Ignite Network @ DCU seminar series. It is crucial to acknowledge the PPI Ignite Network @ DCU’s funding support where relevant.
Applicant Eligibility:
Stream 1: DCU Academic/Research Staff
- Members from any career stage can apply.
Stream 2: Postgraduate Students
- Eligible to apply for this round.
- A supporting DCU academic staff member should back their application as either a mentor or co-contributor.
Recommendation: While not compulsory, PPI contributors as co-applicants are highly encouraged.
Application Procedure:
Applications need to be emailed to publicandpatientinvolvement@dcu.ie with the completed application form. Ensure the email subject line clearly states the funding call and your name in this format: “Application to PPI Activities Call Round 2_[Your Name]”. Please maintain a plain, accessible English writing style.
Assessment Criteria:
A panel set up by the PPI Ignite Network @ DCU will evaluate the proposals. This panel comprises experts in the PPI in research domain. The main evaluation points will be:
- Clarity of PPI Activity Description
- Creation of Meaningful Public and Patient Involvement
- Feasibility of Implementation Plan
- Consideration of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Outcomes and Impact of the PPI Activities
Further Information:
Please contact Prof. Veronica Lambert, Lead, PPI Ignite Network @ DCU, for any queries or a more detailed discussion on the application procedure.
Email: publicandpatientinvolvement@dcu.ie
The Health Research Board Secondary Data Analysis Projects are designed to bring together researchers, knowledge users and data controllers to develop research projects that answer policy and/or practice-relevant questions through the use of secondary data. The proposed research should be explicitly linked to the documented evidence needs of the Knowledge User organisation.
For further information see the HRB website.
- TORA deadline: Wednesday, 27th September 2023
- Funder submission deadline: Wednesday, 4th October 2023
Contact: Helen.burke@dcu.ie
The Health Research Board ILP scheme aims to support highly innovative and internationally competitive investigator-led projects that can respond to existing and emerging challenges for health and social care.
The objectives are to:
- Fund research that addresses important questions for health and social care
- Support high quality, internationally relevant research
- Add to the knowledge base at an international level
- Support research that will lead to an improved visibility and standing for Ireland and Irish researchers
For further information see the HRB website.
- TORA deadline: Wednesday, 4th October 2023
- Funder submission deadline: Wednesday, 11th October 2023
Contact: Helen.Burke@dcu.ie
The Health Research Charities Ireland (HRCI) and the Health Research Board (HRB) are collaborating to run a Joint Funding Scheme. Through this unique scheme, HRCI member charities can secure matched funding for research of importance to the people they represent, through a competitive process.
HOW IT WORKS:
- Each round, some HRCI member charities invite funding applications from researchers.
- Calls are announced by the charities themselves, on the HRCI Open Calls page and the relevant HRB grant page.
- Researchers submit their applications to the relevant charity.
- Most types of health and social care research (with the exception of clinical trials), for all health conditions, can be funded.
- Research projects of 12-36 months duration, up to a max of €300,000, are supported.
- The cost of successful projects is split 50:50 between the HRB and the submitting charity (with the exception that very small charities can receive 75% funding from the HRB).
- The scheme has a high success rate and funded projects are managed by the HRB.
- The scheme runs every second year and the current round is currently open.
- Deadline for submission of applications varies per charity.
The following charities have calls open currently:
- Irish Cancer Society: Closing date for Expressions of Interest: 21st September 2023
- The Irish Lung Fibrosis Association: Closing date for Expressions of Interest: 29th September 2023
- The Rotunda Foundation: Closing date for Expressions of Interest: 30th September 2023
- The Rett Syndrome Association of Ireland: Closing date for Expressions of Interest: 20th October 2023
For more details on the scheme and to see the list of open calls, see the HRCI website.
Contact: Helen.Burke@dcu.ie
The Health Research Board (HRB) is pleased to announce a call for applications for the Emerging Investigator Awards (EIA) 2024. This scheme aims to support talented individuals who can make a valuable contribution to knowledge in health research and who are capable of becoming independent and self-directed investigators. The HRB is specifically seeking individuals who are passionate about the application of knowledge in improving healthcare systems, policies, or practice.
The main objectives of this scheme are to:
1. Support talented individuals at a critical career transition stage to establish themselves as independent health investigators in an academic or other research-based institution.
2. Develop collaborative researchers who can facilitate actionable knowledge by:
Translating knowledge generated through research into the health care system, policies, or practice
or
Generating research findings informed by policy and practice.
The award will support the salary of the Lead Applicant up to a maximum of Level of 3.4 on the IUA salary scale, research-related costs up to a maximum of €300K, and overheads.
All applications must be submitted using the HRB Grant Electronic Management System (GEMS) and will use a two-stage application process consisting of:
1. An open call for Pre-applications (Stage 1).
2. Invitation of selected applicants to submit a Full Application (Stage 2).
For further information see the HRB website.
- TORA deadline: Thursday, 2nd November 2023
- Funder submission deadline: Thursday, 9th November 2023
Contact: Helen.Burke@dcu.ie
The Irish Cancer Society is currently accepting applications for its Improved Supports for Underserved Communities Award 2023.
Cancer impacts the lives of everyone, but certain individuals bear a disproportionate burden of cancer when compared with the entire population. The Society envisions that by 2025, three out of every four cancer patients will survive their diagnosis and that everyone affected by cancer will have access to world-class treatment, care and support no matter who you are or where you come from. Therefore, in line with this vision, a key priority of the Irish Cancer Society is to identify ways in which we can overcome the barriers affecting socially excluded individuals and communities, in order to ensure equity of access to cancer care and services.
The overarching objective of this funding call is to learn about the barriers and enablers towards timely access to diagnostics to detect cancer, relating to both patients/public and in the healthcare system. The research project will examine detection amongst the following groups of people:
- People aged 65+
- People living with a physical disability
- People living with an intellectual disability.
Primarily, this research will be used to help identify new solutions and inform their development. Importantly, the evidence produced from this project will illustrate the general and unique challenges and impacts associated with access to diagnostics for the specified groups, which need to be addressed by a range of stakeholders. Additionally, the evidence-base will help track progress over time, in relation to its advocacy and research work.
Further information about the call, including application guidelines, can be found here.
Applications can be made through the Irish Cancer Society Gateway Grant Tracker online system.
- TORA deadline: Monday, 2nd October 2023
- Funder submission deadline: Monday, 9th October 2023
Contact: Helen.Burke@dcu.ie
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) though Ireland’s development cooperation programme, Irish Aid, and the Marine Institute (MI) have established ‘Our Shared Ocean’ to support research, knowledge exchange, and capacity building in partnership with Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The programme runs from January 2022 to December 2027, with a total investment of €3.8 million funded by the DFA and administered by the MI.
Direct Funding Project Awards are one of a suite of competitive calls under the Our Shared Ocean Programme that will address specific ocean, climate, and sustainable blue economy related challenges faced by SIDS; support the building of scientific and technical capacity to address such challenges; and promote the exchange of knowledge and expertise between Irish institutions and their counterparts in SIDS to underpin longer-term cooperation.
Previous calls required an Irish researcher to be lead partner but this obligation is removed here, and instead applications from suitable qualified SIDS researchers are welcomed. We believe this removes an important barrier to SIDS accessing international funding and ensures a more equitable approach to Our Shared Oceans’ Grant-Aid.
Project Awards Overview:
Proposals are invited from applicants in SIDS Public Research Performing Organisations (HEIs and other Public RPOs) with the necessary competence to carry out the research proposed in collaboration with up to two eligible partners. Max Grant-Aid available is €150,000 for Projects 12-18 months in duration.
Projects can be Desk-Based, Lab-Based, or Field Based (or combinations of each).
Application Process:
Applications must be submitted via the Marine Institute's online Application System Research Information Management System (RIMS). Application Forms are available to download from RIMS.
Please refer to the Applicant Guidelines for further information on the Project Awards, how to register for access to RIMS, and the application procedure. Applications submitted on the incorrect form or incomplete applications will be ineligible and will not go forward to the evaluation process.
Submission Deadline:
- Friday, 29th September 2023 @16:00 Irish Standard Time
Contact: Helen.burke@dcu.ie
The COALESCE 2024 will open on Thursday, 28th September 2023.
COALESCE builds on and brings together two of our former funding programmes, namely Research for Policy and Society and the New Horizons Interdisciplinary Research Awards.
The call seeks to fund excellent research addressing national and European/global challenges as set out in the challenge frameworks now in place. The call is run in partnership with a number of Government departments and agencies who fund specific strands.
COALESCE 2024 will consist of the following strands:
• Strand 2A: Open call for interdisciplinary research addressing national or global societal challenges led by AHSS PI with STEM co-PI (max. €220,000 per award).
• Strand 2B: Better World Awards, in partnership with the Department of Foreign Affairs, whereby the lead PI will work with a co-PI in one of Irish Aid’s partner countries – ODA-eligible country on the African continent; any ODA-eligible Small Island Developing State (SIDS); Vietnam; Palestine; Laos; Cambodia; Myanmar (max. €350,000 per award).
• Strand 1L: INSTAR+ awards, funded by the National Monuments Service of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage in partnership with the Heritage Council (max.€220,000 per award).
Contact: sumona.mukherjee@dcu.ie and javier.monedero@dcu.ie
The Earth Surface Research Laboratory at TCD has launched an Open Call for applications to use the lab research facilities. The ESRL was established in 2019 to provide state-of-the-art bulk-rock geochemical analyses for the research community in Ireland. The laboratory is part of the TCD Department of Geology and is funded by Geological Survey Ireland (GSI). The call will cover the costs of access and analyses to support Earth science research on the island of Ireland.
More information and appplication details are available on the ESRL website.
Contact: Helen.burke@dcu.ie
The Azrieli International Postdoctoral Fellowship call for the 2024-25 academic year is now open. The application window will close on 15th November 2023.
The fellowship offers funding of approximately 188,000 Israeli shekels to each of the 24 postdocs selected annually. Beyond financial support, Fellows benefit from enrichment activities and events, networking opportunities, and personalized support. Azrieli Fellows have the flexibility to conduct research in any academic discipline at eligible institutions in Israel. The fellowship welcomes applications from candidates across the globe.
All essential information for the application process can be found below. Please note that candidates are required to secure an academic sponsor prior to applying.
Contact: research@dcu.ie