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Investing in People and Ideas. Gemma Irvine & Fiona Davis UL 26 th Feb 2013. 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 Members. Prof Orla Feely (Chair) UCD - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Gemma Irvine & Fiona DavisUL 26th 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 MembersCouncil 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 StaffExecutive Staff
• Dr Eucharia Meehan, Director• Dr Gemma Irvine, Assistant Director • Fiona Davis, Programme Manager• Sorcha Carthy, European Projects Officer • Dr Ruth-Blandina Quinn, European Projects
Officer• Liz McFeely, Research Support• Margaret Egan, Research Support
IRC SCHEMES 2013IRC 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 ScholarshipsPostgraduate Scholarships
Government of Ireland Scholarship12th
March 2013
Enterprise Partnership Scheme Scholarship
Andrew Grene Scholarship
Conflict Resolution UnitConflict Resolution UnitDept of Foreign Affairs and TradeDept of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Andrew Grene Scholarship in Conflict Andrew Grene Scholarship in Conflict Resolution 2013Resolution 2013
1. Women, peace and security; 2. Mediation; 3. Conflict prevention;
Supporting statement that demonstrates the appropriateness of project to the DFA themes
Postgraduate ScholarshipsPostgraduate ScholarshipsAll 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 EligibilityPostgrad 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 ScholarshipDuration of Scholarship
Research Masters = Research Masters = 12 months12 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 ScholarshipDuration of Scholarship
Structured Structured Research Masters = Research Masters =
24 months24 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 ScholarshipDuration of Scholarship
Traditional Doctoral Traditional Doctoral Degree = Degree =
36 months36 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 ScholarshipDuration of Scholarship
Structured Doctoral Structured Doctoral Degree* = Degree* = 48 months48 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 New Start OR already registered & part-completed?already registered & part-completed?
October 2013 = October 2013 = New StartNew 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 New Start OR already registered & part-completed?already registered & part-completed?
Prior to October 2013 = Prior to October 2013 = Already registered & Already registered &
completed part of Degreecompleted 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?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?How much funding can I get?
Preparing an Application Preparing an Application Read the T&C and Guide for ApplicantsRead 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….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….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!
FAQsFAQsThe 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 ProcessApplication ProcessThe IRC provides full guidance on using the online The IRC provides full guidance on using the online
systemsystem 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 1212thth March 5pm March 5pm (GMT)(GMT)
Application ProcessApplication ProcessThe IRC provides full guidance on using the online The IRC provides full guidance on using the online
systemsystem
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 2626thth March 5pm (GMT) March 5pm (GMT)
Application ProcessApplication ProcessThe IRC provides full guidance on using the online The IRC provides full guidance on using the online
systemsystem
HOST HEI ENDORSEMENT:Sent notice that application is ready to reviewCheck all relevant partsEndorse & submit by 9th9ththth April 5pm (GMT) April 5pm (GMT)
No alterations can be made once application is submitted
Applicant sent confirmation email of endorsement
Evaluation ProcessEvaluation 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 potential
Separate funding streams for AHSS Panel & STEM Panel & EPS Panel
No subject quotas, no favoured topics nor disciplines
No bias towards final year PhDs
Both new and repeat applications are funded
Evaluation ProcessEvaluation 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….General Assessor Comments….(why applicants don’t get funded)(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….General Assessor Comments….(why applicants don’t get funded)(why applicants don’t get funded)
ImportantImportantFunding 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.
Gemma Irvine & Fiona DavisUL 26th 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 MembersCouncil 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 StaffExecutive Staff
• Dr Eucharia Meehan, Director• Dr Gemma Irvine, Assistant Director • Fiona Davis, Programme Manager• Sorcha Carthy, European Projects Officer • Dr Ruth-Blandina Quinn, European Projects
Officer• Liz McFeely, Research Support• Margaret Egan, Research Support
Postdoctoral Fellowships
Postdoc
Government of Ireland1 year
20th March 2013
2 yearsEnterprise Partnership SchemeElevate Fellowship
GOI & EPS Postdoc FellowshipsGOI & EPS Postdoc Fellowships
All Disciplines & types of research
Value of Award (Salary €31,275k; PRSI & 20% pension if applicable)
Eligible direct research expenses <€5,000pa
Full-time Fellowships held at a recognised Irish HEI (does not include Northern Ireland)
Eligibility for GOI & EPS Fellowships Eligibility for GOI & EPS Fellowships
have doctoral degree completed within five year period before call deadlinehave authored or co-authored at least one published peer-reviewed research publication or equivalent IP output or samples of written work
Must nothold/have held a GOI or EPS Postdoctoral Fellowship beforehave been a Postdoc for <5yrsbe a permanent member of staff at a Higher Education Institution at home or abroad
Be an Experienced Researcher (ER) of any nationality (e.g. hold a PhD or have 4 years full-time equivalent research experience)Be a resident of an EU or Associated Country - who is currently living in Ireland but does not have to be an Irish citizen.Have been an ER for no more than 5 yearsHave spent no more than 40% of his/her time during their ER career period carrying out research outside Ireland
Elevate Eligibility
If international host is HEI: If international host is non-HEI:
40% EU Commission funding 40% EU Commission funding 60% IRC funding 30% IRC funding
30% Host Partner funding 3 year Postdoctoral Fellowship Total award, circa €87,000 per annum (x 3 = c€260k) Includes all costs of researcher (e.g. salary €65k (incl PRSI, pension),
mobility/travel €11k, research costs €10k, health insurance) Cost to non-HEI, circa €26,000 per annum (x3 = c€78k) Quarterly or annual invoices paid to the Irish Research Council
in advance Postdoctoral Researcher is an employee of the Irish HEI for the
duration of the award
Elevate FINANCE
Preparing an Application Preparing an Application Read the T&C and Guide for ApplicantsRead the T&C and Guide for Applicants
Talk to Mentor/Enterprise Partner/Referees ASAP!!
Talk to Research Office
Ethical approval?
Gender Dimension Statement?
Data management, Protection & Security
Things to think about….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….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 mentor if application is poorShould not apply just for the sake of it!
FAQsFAQsThe 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 ProcessApplication ProcessThe IRC provides full guidance on using the online The IRC provides full guidance on using the online
systemsystem 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 2020thth March 5pm March 5pm (GMT)(GMT)
Application ProcessApplication ProcessThe IRC provides full guidance on using the online The IRC provides full guidance on using the online
systemsystem
MENTOR/ENTERPRISE PARTNER/REFEREES:Mentor & Enterprise Partner need to pre-register on system (Referees don’t)All parties sent login email invitationFill in specific formReview & submit by 33rdrd April 5pm (GMT) April 5pm (GMT)
Application ProcessApplication ProcessThe IRC provides full guidance on using the online The IRC provides full guidance on using the online
systemsystem
HOST HEI ENDORSEMENT:Sent notice that application is ready to reviewCheck all relevant partsEndorse & submit by 17th17ththth April 5pm (GMT) April 5pm (GMT)
No alterations can be made once application is submitted
Applicant sent confirmation email of endorsement
Evaluation ProcessEvaluation ProcessThree-phase approach:
1. Eligibility Check and Adherence to Terms & Conditions;
2. Remote evaluation by International Assessment Board, scoring & ranking;
3. Assessment Board meeting, scoring & ranking;
[Project 50%; Applicant 30%; Environment 20%]
Focus on funding excellence, originality and potential
Separate funding streams for GOI AHSS & GOI STEM & EPS & ELEVATE
No subject quotas, no favoured topics nor disciplines
Both new and repeat applications are funded
Evaluation ProcessEvaluation 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 mentor & HEI – very important and generally not treated as such;Referees should be more to the point (frank)
General Assessor Comments….General Assessor Comments….(why applicants don’t get funded)(why applicants don’t get funded)
Apparent lack of input from Graduate Studies Office/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….General Assessor Comments….(why applicants don’t get funded)(why applicants don’t get funded)
Biological Sciences ABiological Sciences BChemistryComputer ScienceEarth/Environmental ScienceEngineeringMathematicsPhysicsStudy of the Human PastCultures and Cultural productionIndividuals, Institutions, markets, values, behaviour the mind and environment
Primary Areas - Panels
Marie Curie 3-year Postdoctoral Fellowship Awards
Years 1 & 2: based in international host (HEI or enterprise, social or cultural organisation, NGO)
Year 3: based in Irish HEI maintaining link to international host
2 Calls – 1st Call closing early 2013: 20 awards covering all disciplines
(10 non-academic awards).– 2nd Call closing early 2014: 25 awards
covering all disciplines (15 non-academic awards).
Elevate Fellowship
Eligible host organisations are research teams in HEIs or research locations that can demonstrate a sufficiently high international research reputation:• national research institutions• well-founded enterprise research facilities• social, cultural and non-government organisations (e.g. library, archive, museum, institute with scientific, cultural, social or economic interest in the proposed project)
Capacity to provide professional guidance and mentoring to the individual researcher
Access to experimental facilities or data If non-HEI, a commitment to co-fund at 30% for the duration of
the award
Host Commitment
Value for Companies Benefits for Researchers
Access to exceptionally talented pre-assessed researchers & potential future employees
Mentoring from Enterprise Experts
Build research networks and collaborations with Irish Universities and Institutes of Technology
Enhanced Employability
Low level of bureaucracy – Streamlined process from application to award
Transferable skills
Maximise potential for innovation – People and Ideas
Exposure to non-academic research
environment
