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Tim Conlon & Gemma Irvine NUIG 20 th Feb 2013 Investing in People and Ideas
Tim Conlon & Gemma IrvineNUIG 20th Feb 2013
Investing in People and Ideas
Two Councils become one
The mission of the Irish Research Council is to enable and sustain a vibrant and creative research community in Ireland
Council MembersProf Orla Feely (Chair) UCDProf John Brewer, University of AberdeenProfessor Thomas M Cooney, DITDr Ivan Coulter, Sigmoid Pharma LtdProf Caroline Fennell, UCCProf James Gleeson, ULProf Sheila Greene, TCDProf Anita R Maguire, UCCProf Rowena Pecchenino, NUI MaynoothProf Sean Ryder, NUI, GalwayProf Alan F Smeaton, DCUDr Eucharia Meehan (Director, IRC)
Executive Staff
Dr Eucharia Meehan, DirectorDr Gemma Irvine, Assistant Director Fiona Davis, Programme ManagerSorcha Carthy, European Projects Officer Dr Ruth-Blandina Quinn, European Projects OfficerLiz McFeely, Research SupportMargaret Egan, Research Support
IRC SCHEMES 2013
Postgrad
Government of Ireland12th
March 2013
Enterprise Partnership SchemeAndrew Grene Scholarship
Postgraduate Scholarships
Government of IrelandDeadline
March 2013
Enterprise Partnership SchemeAndrew Grene Scholarship
Employment Programme TBC
Postdoctoral Fellowships
Government of IrelandDeadline
March 2013
Enterprise PartnershipElevate Marie Curie International Mobility Fellowship
PI led Schemes(AHSS only)
Government of Ireland Research Projects Grants Scheme
TBC
Research Development Initiative TBC
OtherUlysses TBCNew Foundations TBC
Postgraduate Scholarships
Government of Ireland Scholarship12th
March 2013
Enterprise Partnership Scheme Scholarship
Andrew Grene Scholarship
Conflict Resolution UnitDept of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Andrew Grene Scholarship in Conflict Resolution 2013
1. Women, peace and security; 2. Mediation; 3. Conflict prevention;
Supporting statement that demonstrates the appropriateness of project to the DFA themes
Postgraduate Scholarships
All Disciplines & types of research
Value of Award (Stipend €16k; Fees <€5,750 if not met by other source)
Eligible direct research expenses <€2,250pa
Full-time scholarships held at a recognised Irish HEI (does not include Northern Ireland)
Structured Degrees
Postgrad EligibilityAnyone (EU & non-EU*)
EU applicants are defined as ordinarily resident within a Member State of the EU/Ireland.
With 1st or upper 2nd class honours primary degree (or equivalent);
Has not previously held or holding IRC award
Is not a permanent member of staff*
Two attempts only
Degree type Duration of full degree
Date of first registration
Indicative duration of funding to be given
Research Masters Degree
12 months October 2013 ONE Year Registrations prior to October 2013 are ineligible. Applications to pursue taught degrees or degrees where a thesis/accumulated papers are valued at 60% or less of the final mark of the degree are not eligible.
Structured Research Masters Degree
24 months October 2013 TWO Years October 2012* ONE Year Registrations prior to October 2012 are ineligible
Traditional Doctoral Degree
36 months October 2013 THREE Years October 2012* TWO Years October 2011* ONE Year Registrations prior to October 2011 are ineligible.
Structured Doctoral Degree
48 months October 2013 FOUR Years
October 2012* THREE Years October 2011* TWO Years October 2010* ONE Year Registrations prior to 2010 are ineligible.
Duration of Scholarship
Research Masters = 12 months
Degree type Duration of full degree
Date of first registration
Indicative duration of funding to be given
Research Masters Degree
12 months October 2013 ONE Year Registrations prior to October 2013 are ineligible. Applications to pursue taught degrees or degrees where a thesis/accumulated papers are valued at 60% or less of the final mark of the degree are not eligible.
Structured Research Masters Degree
24 months October 2013 TWO Years October 2012* ONE Year Registrations prior to October 2012 are ineligible
Traditional Doctoral Degree
36 months October 2013 THREE Years October 2012* TWO Years October 2011* ONE Year Registrations prior to October 2011 are ineligible.
Structured Doctoral Degree
48 months October 2013 FOUR Years
October 2012* THREE Years October 2011* TWO Years October 2010* ONE Year Registrations prior to 2010 are ineligible.
Duration of Scholarship
Structured Research Masters =
24 months
Degree type Duration of full degree
Date of first registration
Indicative duration of funding to be given
Research Masters Degree
12 months October 2013 ONE Year Registrations prior to October 2013 are ineligible. Applications to pursue taught degrees or degrees where a thesis/accumulated papers are valued at 60% or less of the final mark of the degree are not eligible.
Structured Research Masters Degree
24 months October 2013 TWO Years October 2012* ONE Year Registrations prior to October 2012 are ineligible
Traditional Doctoral Degree
36 months October 2013 THREE Years October 2012* TWO Years October 2011* ONE Year Registrations prior to October 2011 are ineligible.
Structured Doctoral Degree
48 months October 2013 FOUR Years
October 2012* THREE Years October 2011* TWO Years October 2010* ONE Year Registrations prior to 2010 are ineligible.
Duration of Scholarship
Traditional Doctoral Degree =
36 months
Degree type Duration of full degree
Date of first registration
Indicative duration of funding to be given
Research Masters Degree
12 months October 2013 ONE Year Registrations prior to October 2013 are ineligible. Applications to pursue taught degrees or degrees where a thesis/accumulated papers are valued at 60% or less of the final mark of the degree are not eligible.
Structured Research Masters Degree
24 months October 2013 TWO Years October 2012* ONE Year Registrations prior to October 2012 are ineligible
Traditional Doctoral Degree
36 months October 2013 THREE Years October 2012* TWO Years October 2011* ONE Year Registrations prior to October 2011 are ineligible.
Structured Doctoral Degree
48 months October 2013 FOUR Years
October 2012* THREE Years October 2011* TWO Years October 2010* ONE Year Registrations prior to 2010 are ineligible.
Duration of Scholarship
Structured Doctoral Degree* = 48 months
Degree type Duration of full degree
Date of first registration
Indicative duration of funding to be given
Research Masters Degree
12 months October 2013 ONE Year Registrations prior to October 2013 are ineligible. Applications to pursue taught degrees or degrees where a thesis/accumulated papers are valued at 60% or less of the final mark of the degree are not eligible.
Structured Research Masters Degree
24 months October 2013 TWO Years October 2012* ONE Year Registrations prior to October 2012 are ineligible
Traditional Doctoral Degree
36 months October 2013 THREE Years October 2012* TWO Years October 2011* ONE Year Registrations prior to October 2011 are ineligible.
Structured Doctoral Degree
48 months October 2013 FOUR Years
October 2012* THREE Years October 2011* TWO Years October 2010* ONE Year Registrations prior to 2010 are ineligible.
New Start OR already registered & part-completed?
October 2013 = New Start
Degree type Duration of full degree
Date of first registration
Indicative duration of funding to be given
Research Masters Degree
12 months October 2013 ONE Year Registrations prior to October 2013 are ineligible. Applications to pursue taught degrees or degrees where a thesis/accumulated papers are valued at 60% or less of the final mark of the degree are not eligible.
Structured Research Masters Degree
24 months October 2013 TWO Years October 2012* ONE Year Registrations prior to October 2012 are ineligible
Traditional Doctoral Degree
36 months October 2013 THREE Years October 2012* TWO Years October 2011* ONE Year Registrations prior to October 2011 are ineligible.
Structured Doctoral Degree
48 months October 2013 FOUR Years
October 2012* THREE Years October 2011* TWO Years October 2010* ONE Year Registrations prior to 2010 are ineligible.
New Start OR already registered & part-completed?
Prior to October 2013 = Already registered &
completed part of Degree
Degree type Duration of full degree
Date of first registration
Indicative duration of funding to be given
Research Masters Degree
12 months October 2013 ONE Year Registrations prior to October 2013 are ineligible. Applications to pursue taught degrees or degrees where a thesis/accumulated papers are valued at 60% or less of the final mark of the degree are not eligible.
Structured Research Masters Degree
24 months October 2013 TWO Years October 2012* ONE Year Registrations prior to October 2012 are ineligible
Traditional Doctoral Degree
36 months October 2013 THREE Years October 2012* TWO Years October 2011* ONE Year Registrations prior to October 2011 are ineligible.
Structured Doctoral Degree
48 months October 2013 FOUR Years
October 2012* THREE Years October 2011* TWO Years October 2010* ONE Year Registrations prior to 2010 are ineligible.
How much funding can I get?
Degree type Duration of full degree
Date of first registration
Indicative duration of funding to be given
Research Masters Degree
12 months October 2013 ONE Year Registrations prior to October 2013 are ineligible. Applications to pursue taught degrees or degrees where a thesis/accumulated papers are valued at 60% or less of the final mark of the degree are not eligible.
Structured Research Masters Degree
24 months October 2013 TWO Years October 2012* ONE Year Registrations prior to October 2012 are ineligible
Traditional Doctoral Degree
36 months October 2013 THREE Years October 2012* TWO Years October 2011* ONE Year Registrations prior to October 2011 are ineligible.
Structured Doctoral Degree
48 months October 2013 FOUR Years
October 2012* THREE Years October 2011* TWO Years October 2010* ONE Year Registrations prior to 2010 are ineligible.
How much funding can I get?
Preparing an Application Read the T&C and Guide for Applicants
Talk to Supervisor/Enterprise Partner/Referees ASAP!!
Talk to Research Office
Ethical approval?
Gender Dimension Statement?
Data management, Protection & Security
Things to think about….Make a proper plan of action.Think about your proposed study!Description of project; methodology; research plan) is key – it’s worth 50 marks.Answer all questions (or write n/a where not applicable). Word counts are maximums not targets!Remember first impressions do count!!Grammar, sqell cheak, proof read.
Things to think about….Be focused!!Keep prose simple, declarative and precise in all sections – do not write in ‘essay mode’.Use jargon free language.The IRC Budget is extremely limited & we get thousands of applications: How can you make your application stand out? Think about potential outputs/dissemination
International reputational risk particularly for HEI and supervisor if application is poorShould not apply just for the sake of it!
FAQsThe FAQs are available on the website.
Queries that are not addressed on the FAQs list may be sent to [email protected] The question and answer will then be posted on the website.
The IRC will not enter into individual correspondence to ensure transparency and equity of access to information.
Application ProcessThe IRC provides full guidance on using the online system
APPLICANT:Individual applicant registers onlineSent login detailsFill in application form (English or Irish languages only)Provide contact details for other partiesReview your application & submit by 12th March 5pm (GMT)
Application ProcessThe IRC provides full guidance on using the online system
SUPERVISOR/ENTERPRISE PARTNER/REFEREES:Supervisor & Enterprise Partner need to pre-register on system (Referees don’t)All parties sent login email invitationFill in specific formReview & submit by 26th March 5pm (GMT)
Application ProcessThe IRC provides full guidance on using the online system
HOST HEI ENDORSEMENT:Sent notice that application is ready to reviewCheck all relevant partsEndorse & submit by 9thth April 5pm (GMT)
No alterations can be made once application is submitted
Applicant sent confirmation email of endorsement
Evaluation ProcessFour-phase approach:
1. Eligibility Check and Adherence to Terms & Conditions;
2. Remote evaluation by International Assessors, scoring & ranking;
3. Remote evaluation by International Assessment Board;
4. Assessment Board meeting, scoring & ranking;
[Project 50%; Applicant 30%; Environment 20%]
Focus on funding excellence, originality and potentialSeparate funding streams for AHSS Panel & STEM Panel & EPS PanelNo subject quotas, no favoured topics nor disciplinesNo bias towards final year PhDsBoth new and repeat applications are funded
Evaluation Process
Lack of awareness of ethical considerations;Process – significant and feasible;Need for clear methodological approachesImportance of certain skills – pre and post PhD e.g. languages;Choice of supervisor & HEI – very important and generally not treated as such;Referees should be more to the point (frank)
General Assessor Comments….(why applicants don’t get funded)
Apparent lack of input from Graduate Studies Office/Supervisor/Mentor/Department/ Research AdviceRead Terms and Conditions carefullyRead and re-read Evaluation Criteria whilst completing the application formRead your completed application before submitting – proof read at least and ask a second person to read it for youListen to any advice given!
General Assessor Comments….(why applicants don’t get funded)
ImportantFunding is wholly subject to receipt of funding by IRC from the Department of Education and Skills , and the Enterprise Partner if applicable or the Department of Foreign Affairs, if applicable.
In the event of such funding being reduced or discontinued, neither the Department of Education and Skills, the Enterprise Partner, the Department of Foreign Affairs nor the IRC will be under any liability to provide funding or to compensate a Scholar for any reduction or cessation of such funding.
