Research Newsletter - Issue 93: Events
Date: Thursday 25th and Friday 26th April 2024
Time: 8:30am - 4:15pm
Venue: Online
The EU Missions part of the main Horizon Europe work programme 2024 contains new mission-specific calls and topics to support the full implementation of Missions according to their implementation plans.
Join the Commission online and learn more about the new calls for 2024 across the 5 current mission topics: Adaptation to Climate Change, Cancer, 100 Climate-Neutral and Smart cities by 2030, Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030, and A Soil Deal for Europe.
Date: Wednesday 1st May 2024
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Venue: Online
The Central Bank has recently launched a Research Engagement Programme aligned with its Strategic Plan. Its research agenda focuses on policy effectiveness, anticipating economic shifts, and employing innovative methodologies. It is structured around four key themes (globalisation, climate change, behaviour, digitalisation), and addresses critical aspects of Ireland's economic and financial landscape. The research agenda aims to contribute to knowledge advancement through collaboration with external researchers and Euro system partners.
The Bank is currently inviting applicants for the Research Affiliate and Visiting Scholar programmes, while other programmes are open for applications throughout the year.
The range of data that has been and will continue to be made available by the Bank may be of particular interest to DCU researchers. Data and commentary published to date covers areas such as credit and deposits developments, mortgage arrears, interest rates, investment funds, securities markets developments, quarterly financial accounts and the National Claims Information Database.
The Bank is currently completing its Research Data Catalogue, offering concise details on available research datasets in the organization. It will feature straightforward descriptions, promoting awareness and transparency, and inspiring collaborative research aligned with the Central Bank of Ireland's agenda.
The information session is open to all researchers and will allow time for Bank staff to explain their programmes in more detail, and for Q&A with interested researchers.
To register, please email researchexchange@centralbank.ie with “Webinar” in the subject bar, and you will receive a webex link in the days leading up to the event.
For more information on the Research Engagement Programme and data sets see HERE.
Date: Wednesday 8th May 2024
Time: 11:00am – 12:30pm (Irish time)
Venue: Online
The Irish Marie Skłodowska-Curie Office is hosting a webinar for researchers and staff in Irish-based academic and non-academic organisations, who are interested in the 2024 MSCA Doctoral Networks call. The event will feature a speaker from the European Commission, as well as case studies of successfully funded projects. Useful information and context will be provided for those in the process of preparing an application and those considering whether this call could be a good fit for them.
Date : Thursday 9th May
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Venue: Online
Léargas (Ireland's National Erasmus+ Agency for projects in the fields of School, Adult, and Vocational Education) will celebrate Europe Day with their annual flagship cross-sectoral event: The Gathering 2024.
You can expect to hear about inspiring Erasmus+ projects and other EU initiatives, and take part in a Q&A about funding opportunities.
This event is for newcomers to Erasmus+; for previous participants looking to explore more options; and for those with active projects who want to understand how they can share their work and impact.
Date: Thursday 16th May 2024
Time: 9:30am - 1:00pm
Venue: The Ashling Hotel, 10 - 13 Parkgate St, Stoneybatter, Dublin 8, D08P38N
Health Research Charities Ireland invites you to register for the 10th Anniverary Event of the Irish Health Research Forum entitled Empower, Innovate, Transform: Driving the Future of Health Research.
For 10 years the Irish Health Research Forum has been at the forefront of changemaking and positive development in health research in Ireland. Our biannual conferences have connected all leading stakeholders and produced incisive recommendations which have brought about many impacts. At this special event, we will once again bring together national leaders in the health research environment to discuss, debate and find common ground as we take stock and consider the urgent priorities to strengthen the health research environment in Ireland.
The Irish Health Research Forum has a track record in running engaging events that are attended by many leaders and a diverse audience. These include key decision makers, as well as researchers (academic & clinical), health research charities, patients and PPI contributors, policy makers, funders, industry representatives, people in research/PPI support roles and many others will add value to the discussions. This is your chance to influence the thinking of the health research community and benefit from the collective expertise in the room.
Registration for the Forum is essential. Spaces are offered on a first come, first served basis. A waitlist will be in effect once all spaces are allocated. Find the registration link here.
An agenda will be published on the HRCI website ahead of the Forum.
DCU’s Research Development Team is delighted to invite you to our 2024 Grant Writing Workshop Series. This series is suitable for researchers of all disciplines (post-PhD) who are seeking to improve their grant writing skills and increase their competitiveness in research funding. It consists of eight interactive workshops, each of which will focus on key sections of a typical grant application. The details for our first three workshops are outlined below.
Workshop 1: 'Developing Your Idea for Research Funding' took place on April 23rd.
Workshop 2:
Title: Abstract Writing for Grant Proposals
Date: Monday 13th May 2024
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Venue: Online
Description:
The abstract is critical for funding applications. It should be tailored to the funder and call, and gives you the opportunity to summarise the expected project outcomes, impact, and alignment with policies, answering the questions: Why this project? Why now? Why you? Whether you start with the abstract and build out from it, revising it again prior to submission, or if you write the abstract towards the end of proposal preparation, its importance should not be underestimated. This workshop will outline the difference between lay and scientific abstracts; it will help you to identify important things to include, providing examples relevant to national funding schemes and Horizon Europe; and it will give you the confidence to critically look at your proposal and identify the key points to include in the abstract.
Register for Workshop 2: HERE
Workshop 3:
Title: Writing the Background and State of the Art for Funding Applications (Why Should Your Research Be Funded?)
Date: Wednesday 12th June 2024
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Venue: Online
Description:
The introduction and State of the Art (SOTA) sections of funding applications are crucial for establishing the importance and fundability of your research project. This workshop will address the challenges of situating your project idea in the context of broader societal and policy trends. It will cover how to use the SOTA section to establish the innovative aspects of your project, what sources to include in the SOTA, and how the SOTA can lay a firm foundation for the other sections of your application.
Register for Workshop 3: HERE
Upcoming Workshops in the Series:
We will be holding more workshops online and in person from late June onwards. Upcoming sessions will focus on the following topics, with dates and times to be confirmed:
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How to Articulate Your Methodological Approach and a Well-Designed Work Plan, including Risk Management
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Preparing Your CV and Career Development Plan for Funding Applications
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Writing the Data Management Statement in Funding Applications
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Addressing the Sex and Gender Dimension in Your Research and Writing the Ethics Statement
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Articulating Impact in Funding Proposals