Science Foundation Ireland Name of Scheme: SFI Fellowship Programme Who can apply: i) A team member currently funded through a SFI award , or ii) A member of staff currently working in a relevant research administrative office of an eligible Research Body iii) Non SFI Funded researchers currently on a contract in an eligible research body. It is the expectation that the applicant may be at a natural break between projects or nearing the end of their contract. Budget/Duration: Salary for a period of up to three years, continuous and full-time The purpose of the programme is to provide successful candidates with the opportunity to develop their career through experiencing and participating in first-hand, the diversity of activities carried out by a funding agency. These activities include but are not limited to; the processes involved in the initiation, development and implementation of internationally peer reviewed funding programmes; post award management of SFI investments; specification, design and implementation of the IT awards management system; administration of grants, liaising with Industry partners and others, and general. Rolling call, with deadlines the end of each quarter. Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Science Foundation Ireland Other schemes SFI Discover Programme - catalyse, inspire and guide the best in science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) education and public engagement; € 50K for Project, € 50,000- € 150,000 per annum for a maximum of 2 years. Subscribe to SFI alerts http://www.sfi.ie/newsletter-signup.html for up-to-date information. Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Health Research Board and Enterprise Ireland Funding Schemes Dr Camilla Kelly Research Projects Officer Research Development Office Trinity Research & Innovation
Health Research Board (HRB) The HRB recently published Strategic Plan “Research. Evidence. Action” Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
OPEN CALLS – INDICATIVE SCHEDULE 2016-2020 Ref 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Focus Area 1 Investigator-Led Projects ( new ) 1.1.1 HRB/MRCG Joint Funding Scheme 1.1.2 1.2.2 NCHF/HRB Joint Call (new) HRB/SFI Wellcome Biomedical Partnership 1.2.3 Rolling calls US Ireland R&D Partnership Awards 1.2.2 Rolling calls EU awards (e.g. JPIs / CSAs / ERA-Nets) 1.2.1 Rolling calls Focus Area 2 Interventions & Feasibility Awards ( new ) 2.1.1 Clinical Trial Networks 2.1.2 Focus Area 3 Applied Partnership Awards ( new ) 3.1.1 RCQPS (Collaboration in Quality & Patient Safety) 3.1.2 CICER (NCEC/HRB Clinical Effectiveness Hub) 3.3.2 Cochrane training 3.3.1 Ongoing Knowledge dissemination 3.1.3 Enabler A PhD training in patient oriented research ( new ) A.1.1 New call under consideration Postdoctoral awards A.2.1 Emerging Investigators ( new ) A.2.4 Senior Investigators A.3.1 Summer Scholarships A.4.2 Cancer nursing project development grant A.4.1 Short training courses (e.g. NCI Cancer Prev. F’ ship) A.4.1 Ongoing Fulbright-HRB HealthImpact Awards (new) A.4.1 Enabler B PPI Ignite ( new ) B.2.1 Biobanking support ( new ) B.4.2 Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Health Research Board Name of Scheme: Investigator-Led Projects Who can apply: i ) Must hold a post (permanent or a contract that covers the duration of the award) in a recognised research institution in the Republic of Ireland (the “Host Institution”) as an independent investigator OR ii) Must be a contract researcher recognised by the Host Institution as an independent investigator who will have a dedicated office and research space for the duration of award, for which he/she will be fully responsible OR iii) Must be an individual who will be recognised by the Host Institution upon receipt of the HRB award as a contract researcher as defined above Applicant must have at least 3 publications of original research in peer-reviewed journals; and have secured at least one peer-reviewed research grant for a research project as the lead or co-lead. Budget/Duration: Awards of up to a maximum value of € 370,000 (inclusive of overheads) for up to 48 months. Contract applicants can request their own salary . This scheme is a reinvention of the Health Research Awards. First call just closed. Success rate of HRAs was ca. 23-25%. Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Health Research Board Name of Scheme: Emerging Investigators Awards for Health Who can apply: i. Health-related researchers - individuals who are fully engaged in health-related research activities mainly in academic or other research institutions ii. Professionals - individuals engaged in different health-related professions or roles such as clinicians Applicant must have a PhD or equivalent experience; be able to demonstrate his/her contribution to scientific knowledge and the potential as a collaborative independent researcher by describing up to 5 of his/her mist significant intellectual contributions to scientific knowledge; have 3 years active postdoctoral experience (health-related researchers ) or 3 years post-doctoral research experience and relevant professional experience professionals) Budget/Duration: Awards of up to a maximum value of € 600-700K (inclusive of overheads) for up to 48 months. Applicants can request their own salary . New scheme, EOI just closed. The overarching aim of the HRB Emerging Investigator Awards for Health is to create a strong cohort of new and talented independent investigators by facilitating and supporting the transition of these individuals from mid-stage researchers to independent and self-direct health researchers in the Republic of Ireland. Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Enterprise Ireland Name of Scheme: Enterprise Ireland programmes – Commercialisation Fund, Innovation Partnership scheme, and their feasibility funds Who can apply: Research Fellows can apply as PI (subject to Head of School support) Budget/Duration: Commercialisation Fund – 80k – 350k / 24-36m Innovation Partnership – 100-200k plus company contribution / 12- 24m Feasibility – CF 15k; IPP 9k / 3m Benefits of application: Application model means strong support pre-submission, high success rates; Can request own salary at appropriate scale & point; Annual salary increments; Prestigious in relevant disciplines. Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Enterprise Ireland Application model: Engage early with your TTO case manager and EI advisor. Support with drafting developing an idea and drafting applications through the appropriate route. Support with identifying the commercial case for your idea. Programme remits: – “The aim of the Commercialisation Fund Programme is to improve the competitiveness of the Irish economy through the creation of technology based start-up companies and the transfer of innovations developed in Higher Education Institutes and Research Performing Organisations to industry in Ireland .” – “The Innovation Partnership programme supports collaborative research projects between Irish higher education institutes and companies. Researchers will benefit from the opportunity to work with companies to solve real technical challenges and new product / service development .” Consider programmes within your overall career plan, e.g. following on from SFI TIDA… Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Health Research Board and Enterprise Ireland Funding Schemes Dr Camilla Kelly Research Projects Officer Research Development Office Trinity Research & Innovation
Health Research Board (HRB) The HRB is currently working on a new Strategic Plan so have yet to identify resources to implement the strategy and develop a implementation plan The plan will set out its mission with two complementary aspects: to improve people’s health and to improve healthcare delivery Current plan (2010-2014) has 2 main goals: Driving the development of excellent clinical research, including applied biomedical research, within a coherent health research system Building capacity to conduct high-quality population health sciences research and health services research ‘bridge the gap between research and health outcomes’ Shift in focus away from basic biomedical research (not expected to change) Budget of ca. € 45 million in 2015 (SFI - € 154 million) Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Health Research Board Name of Scheme: Health Research Awards Who can apply: i ) Must hold a post (permanent or a contract that covers the duration of the award) in a recognised research institution in the Republic of Ireland (the “Host Institution”) as an independent investigator OR ii) Must be a contract researcher recognised by the Host Institution as an independent investigator who will have a dedicated office and research space for the duration of award, for which he/she will be fully responsible OR iii) Must be an individual who will be recognised by the Host Institution upon receipt of the HRB HRA award as a contract researcher as defined above Applicant must have at least 3 publications of original research in peer-reviewed journals; and have secured at least one peer-reviewed research grant for a research project as the lead or co-lead. Budget/Duration: Awards of up to a maximum value of € 330,000 (inclusive of overheads) for up to 36 months. Contract applicants can request their own salary . This scheme provides funding for internationally competitive and innovative research that will create new knowledge and evidence of benefit to health through investment in patient-oriented, population health and health services research. Usually annual. Currently closed. Success rate ca. 23-25%. Focus may change when strategic plan is released . Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Health Research Board Name of Scheme: Research Training Fellowships for Healthcare Professionals Who can apply: i) Health and social care professionals (list given in call documents) ii) Must hold a relevant degree iii) Must have proof of eligibility to practice Must have at least 24 months relevant clinical practice prior to 5 th November 2015 iv) Budget/Duration: Three years’ full -time (six years’ part-time) funding towards salary and related costs, student fees, running costs, dissemination and knowledge exchange costs, training costs and a travel grant to gain research experience abroad. The objective of this PhD fellowship programme is to provide 3 years’ full -time (6 years part-time) funding to health and social care professionals, who are individuals of outstanding potential, early in their research careers, who can maximise the opportunity of being supported through a customised research training programme in an environment reflecting their individual talents and training needs. It is anticipated that successful applicants will become independent research leaders within six to 10 years of completing a HRB Research Training Fellowship for Healthcare Professionals. Call opened 23 rd September. Submissions to HRB due 5 th November. INTERNAL DEADLINE is 9.00am 2 nd NOVEMBER. Very competitive call. Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Health Research Board Other schemes • Ireland Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care Doctoral Fellowship (none since 2011) • National Cancer Institute Cancer Prevention Fellowship Programme (annual; for qualified medics) • Cochrane Fellowships (annual) - to build capacity in conducting systematic reviews in the health and social care field in Ireland by freeing up protected time (2 days per week) for applicants to conduct a Cochrane systematic review in any topic of their choice. • Subscribe to HRB alerts http://www.hrb.ie/about/rss-e-mail-alerts/ for up-to-date information. Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Irish Research Council – research.ie Funding Schemes Ms Maria Treanor Research Projects Officer Research Development Office Trinity Research & Innovation
National Funding Opportunities Irish Research Council Government of Ireland Postdoctoral Fellowships Who can apply: Early-career researcher within 5 years of PhD award. One published peer-reviewed research publication or equivalent. Salary € 31,275 p.a. (before tax) + Research support Budget/Duration: € 5,000 p.a. One or two years. Benefits of application: • Training and career development • Original research • Associate with established research team(s) • One-year fellowship to prepare doctoral dissertation for publication OR • Two-year fellowship to develop new research project • Research mobility Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
National Funding Opportunities Irish Research Council CAROLINE MSCA Co-fund Postdoctoral Fellowships Who can apply: Researcher within 7 years of PhD award OR Degree- holder with min. 4 years’ full -time equiv. research experience. Budget/Duration: Indicative salary € 53k- € 55k p.a. (before tax) + research costs, etc. Three years (International Fellowships); two years (Irish Fellowships) Benefits of application: • Research mobility – international, inter-sectoral, interdisciplinary • Training and career development • Collaboration with non-governmental organisations, international organisations • Two-year fellowship in Trinity including secondment to NGO/IO in Ireland OR • Three-year fellowship – Y1 & Y2 in NGO/IO outside Ireland, Y3 in Trinity • Increase chances of future senior research position incl. in non-academic sector Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
National Funding Opportunities Irish Research Council Enterprise Partnership Scheme (Postdoctoral Fellows) Who can apply: Early-career researcher within 5 years of PhD award. One published peer-reviewed research publication or equivalent. Budget/Duration: Salary € 31,275 p.a. (before tax) + Research Support € 5,000 p.a. Two years. Benefits of application: • Links established/strengthened between academia and enterprise • Researchers – enhanced research experience and insight in the enterprise arena • Researchers – key transferable skills relevant to career formation • Researchers – financial support at early stage of career development • Enterprise – flexible and easy access to high-calibre researchers • Enterprise – link with relevant academic research groups Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
National Funding Opportunities Irish Research Council New Foundations Who can apply: Individual who holds/has held competitively-acquired research award within 3-year period prior to scheme deadline. Budget/Duration: Max. € 20k (S1a), € 25k (S1b), € 15k (S2), € 10k (S3), € 5k (S4). Max. 9 months. Benefits of application: • Access to community/voluntary civic society groups working at the coalface • Develop expertise to support engagement of these groups • Possibility of future collaboration in EU-funded projects • Develop networks and knowledge exchange activities • Enhance the impact of Irish research internationally • Support for collaboration of North/South researcher partners Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
National Funding Opportunities Irish Research Council New Horizons Research Project Who can apply: AHSS-led & STEM minimum 2 years post-PhD On contract of sufficient duration to carry out proposed research. € 220,000 (inclusive of overhead at 25%) Budget/Duration: Between 15 and 24 months. Benefits of application: • Manage own research project/grant • Develop track record in fundamental research • Encourage AHSS/STEM collaboration on interdisciplinary H2020 – SC projects • Form new connections; build on existing networks • Enable future proposals to Horizon 2020 Societal Challenges • Experience for early-stage researchers as lead PI Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
National Funding Opportunities Irish Research Council Research for Policy & Society Awards Who can apply: Academic at least 2 years post-PhD. On contract of sufficient duration to carry out proposed research. Between € 50 and € 100k. Budget/Duration: Between 1 and 2 years. Benefits of application: • Build research partnerships with government departments and agencies • Development, management and realisation of a project • Some teaching buy-out • Postdoctoral and research assistance costs • Collaboration (where relevant) for travel, networking, dissemination • Qualitative ranking; feedback to eligible applicants Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
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International Funding Opportunities Mr Tony Flaherty and Dr Oonagh Kinsman International Funding Executive Research Development Office Trinity Research and Innovation
International Support for Post-Docs Mr Tony Flaherty International Funding Executive Research Development Office Trinity Research and Innovation
Nature of International Opportunities Why will they fund me? I am an excellent scientist who will act as an ambassador for the programme I have an excellent research idea which will further the aims of the programme Both, (preferably) Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Characteristic of winning proposals Passion Knowledge Mobility – or a good reason for immobility Enthusiastic support of the Institute Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
International Funding Opportunities Name of Scheme: EMBO Fellowship http://www.embo.org/funding-awards/fellowships/long-term-fellowships#faqs Who can apply: EMBC member nationals, or anyone applying for fellowship in EMBC country. 0-2 yrs post PhD Budget/Duration: 2 Years International placement Benefits of application: Stipend plus travel grant, childcare Fellows can join the EMBO fellows' network Fellows are entitled to attend a Laboratory Management Course Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
International Funding Opportunities Name of Scheme: Axa Post-doc Fellowship https://www.axa-research.org/post-doctoral-fellowships Who can apply: Internal Selection Procedure (1 candidate). <5yrs post PhD. Int’l mobility Life/ Socio-Economic/ Environment Risks. Budget/Duration: € 130k, 2 Years Benefits of application: Salary, Bench fees. Note only one application per institute Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
International Funding Opportunities Name of Scheme: ESA Post-Doc Fellowship http://www.esa.int/About_Us/Careers_at_ESA/Postdoctoral_Research_Fellowship_Programm e Who can apply: Nationals of ESA countries Budget/Duration: Salary ( € 30k net) and some Travel. 2 (+1) Years Benefits of application: Travel, Health cover Notes: All research related to Space Technology Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
International Funding Opportunities Name of Scheme: SFI- Royal Society University Research Fellowship https://royalsociety.org/~/media/grants/schemes/RS-SFI-URF-Scheme-Notes-2016.pdf Who can apply: Exceptional candidates 3-8 yrs post PhD. EU citizen or have a connection to EU. Fellowship must be based in an Irish Institute. Budget/Duration: € 550k 5 (+3) Years Benefits of application: Prestige. Generous salary, research costs. € 180k research top-up Notes: All fields of the natural sciences and engineering (including agriculture, mathematics, technology. Excludes Clinical Medicine, Biomedical research Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
International Funding Opportunities Name of Scheme: NARSAD Young Investigator Grant https://bbrfoundation.org/yi Who can apply: Early career scientists Budget/Duration: $70k. 2 Years Benefits of application: Notes: Must be relevant to serious brain and behaviour disorders such as schizophrenia, mood disorders, anxiety disorders or child and adolescent mental illnesses. • Basic Research • New Technology • New Therapies Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
International Funding Opportunities Name of Scheme: US CDMRP http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/default.shtml Who can apply: Varies from program to program- see website for details Budget/Duration: Salary , Research Expense, Travel. 2-5 Years Notes: · Autism · Breast Cancer Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy · Epilepsy · Gulf War Illness · Lung Cancer · Military Burn · Orthotics and Prosthetics Outcomes · Alzheimer's · Peer Reviewed Cancer · Peer Reviewed Medical · Peer Reviewed Orthopaedic Prostate Cancer · Psychological Health/Traumatic Brain Injury · Reconstructive Transplant Research Spinal Cord Injury Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
International Funding Opportunities Name of Scheme: Worldwide Cancer Research http://www.worldwidecancerresearch.org/funding Who can apply: >3yrs Post PhD Budget/Duration: £250k max 2-3 Years Two-Year Fellowship to Support ALS Clinical Research Training Notes: Fundamental or translational research into the causes, mechanisms, diagnosis, treatment or prevention of cancer Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
International Funding Opportunities Name of Scheme: Motor Neurone Disease Association Non-clinical Fellowships http://www.mndassociation.org/research/for-researchers/research-grants/type-of- grant/non-clinical-fellowships/ Who can apply: UK & Ireland Non-clinical Junior Fellowships: 2-5 Yrs Post PhD Non-clinical Senior Fellowships: 4-10 Yrs Post PhD Budget/Duration: Non-clinical Junior Fellowships: £270k 2-3 Yrs Non-clinical Senior Fellowships: £440k 3-4 Yrs Two-Year Fellowship to Support ALS Clinical Research Training Notes: Biomedical research on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
International Funding Opportunities Name of Scheme: The ALS Association http://www.alsa.org/research/for-researchers/ Who can apply: Senior Post-docs Budget/Duration: Milton Safenowitz Post-Doctoral Fellowship: $50k/ Yr 2 Years Starter Grant (New Investigators): $40k 1 Year (not including salary) Two-Year Fellowship to Support ALS Clinical Research Training Notes: All research related to ALS Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
International Funding Opportunities Name of Scheme: Cancer Research Institute- Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowships http://www.cancerresearch.org/grants-programs/grants-fellowships/cri-irvington-postdoctoral- fellowships Who can apply: Immunologists and Cancer Immunologists, <5 years post PhD. <3 years at TCD Budget/Duration: $175k 3 Years Benefits of application: Salary, Research costs, Travel, Notes: All research related to Cancer Immunology Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
International Funding Opportunities Name of Scheme: Gates (Bill and Melinda) Foundation http://www.gatesfoundation.org/How-We-Work/General-Information/Grant- Opportunities Who can apply: Anyone attached to University Budget/Duration: $100k 1 Years (+) Benefits of application: Prestige, Salary, Research costs Notes: • New Interventions for Global Health: Vaccine Manufacturing • Novel Approaches to the Global Burden of Antimicrobial Resistance • Explore New Solutions in Global Health Priority Areas • Explore New Ways to Measure Delivery and Use of Digital Financial Services Data • Addressing Newborn and Infant Gut Health Through Bacteriophage-Mediated Microbiome Engineering Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
International Funding Opportunities Name of Scheme: Alzheimer’s Association New Investigator Research Grant http://www.alz.org/research/alzheimers_grants/types_of_grants.asp Who can apply: Post-Doc <10 years post PhD Budget/Duration: $100k 2 Years Benefits of application: Research costs Notes: Specific research programs on Biomarkers and Cell Death also open to Post-docs. $150 over 2 years. Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
International Funding Opportunities Name of Scheme: Bright Focus Foundation Alzheimers Disease Research Fellowship http://www.brightfocus.org/grants/types-grants Who can apply: Post-docs at the end of their mentored research stage Budget/Duration: $100k. 2 Years Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
International Funding Opportunities Name of Scheme: Susan G. Komen (Breast Cancer) http://ww5.komen.org/ResearchGrants/GrantPrograms.html Who can apply: Post-docs <5 Yrs post PhD Budget/Duration: $60k/ Yr. 2-3 Years Notes: Basic Research Translational Research Clinical Research Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
International Funding Opportunities Name of Scheme: Breast Cancer Now Scientific Fellowship http://breastcancernow.org/breast-cancer-research/funding-for-researchers/apply-for- funding/scientific-fellowships Who can apply: Post-docs 3-9 Years Post PhD Budget/Duration: £550k 5 Years Benefits of application: Salary for the fellow. Salary for research support post Laboratory materials and consumables. Animal costs Small pieces of equipment Notes: All disciplines, prevention, detection and treatment of all forms of breast cancer. Deadline Dec 4 th . Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
International Funding Opportunities Lister Institute of Preventative Medicine Prize http://www.lister-institute.org.uk/research-prizes/what-are-they/ £200k No Salary . 3-10 Yrs Post PhD. Biomedical Research. British Skin Foundation Research Awards http://www.britishskinfoundation.org.uk/Research/2015BSFResearchAwards.aspx £62k 1 Year. Clinicians only European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis http://www.ectrims.eu/postdoctoral-research-fellowship-exchange-programme/ <40 Years Old. <5 Years Post PhD. <1 Year at current post. € 50k/ Year for 2 years. Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Grant-Writing Links http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/tools_tips/how_to_series/how_to_get_ funding#hottogetfunding 1. Murder Most Foul: How Not to Kill a Grant Application 2. Abstract Killers : How Not to Kill a Grant Application II 3. So What? 4. Lost at Sea 5. The Facts of the Case 6. Developing Your Research Plan Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Wellcome Trust opportunities Dr. Oonagh Kinsman Research Projects Officer Research Development Office Trinity Research and Innovation
Wellcome Trust funding Charity originally established under the will of Sir Henry Wellcome in 1936 with profits from company. Now global charitable foundation dedicated to improving health by supporting bright minds in science, the humanities and social sciences, and public engagement Biomedical funding part funded by SFI /HRB although the review process is entirely Wellcome Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
International Funding Opportunities Wellcome Trust Name of Scheme: Sir Henry Wellcome Post doctoral Fellowships (Deadline March 2017, twice a year) Who can apply: Be in final year of PhD or no more than 2 years post doc at the final decision date.). Budget/Duration: Salary and research expenses for 4 years Benefits of application: Very prestigious but very competitive Dr Colm Ryan, University College Dublin The impact of genetic heterogeneity on synthetic lethality in cancer Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
International Funding Opportunities Wellcome Trust Name of Scheme: Research Career Development Fellowships in Basic Biomedical Science (Deadline 23 November. 3 times a year) Who can apply: Science or mathematical qualifications, no more than 7 years from PhD viva at final decision date. Budget/Duration: Salary and research expenses (including research assistant) for 5 years Benefits of application: Very prestigious but very competitive Dr Marian Tsanov, TCD Inter-regional synaptic integration of sensorimotor signals within episodic memory networks Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
International Funding Opportunities Wellcome Trust Name of Scheme: Senior Research Fellowships in Basic Biomedical Science (Deadline TBC, three times a year) Who can apply: 7-12 years research experience at post doc level. Candidates should have excellent track record and carry out independent research. 2014, you must be in the final year of your PhD studies or have no more than two years of postdoctoral research experience from the date of your PhD viva at the final decision point (i.e. interview). Budget/Duration: Salary and research expenses (including research assistant) for 5 years Benefits of application: Very prestigious but very competitive. May lead onto an academic position. Dr Colm Cunningham, TCD Reconciling cholinergic and inflammatory hypotheses of delirium: acute and lasting effects of systemic inflammation on chronic neurodegeneration. Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
International Funding Opportunities Wellcome Trust Name of Scheme: Research Fellowships in Humanities and Social Sciences (Deadline 18 January 2017 ) Who can apply: Post doctoral scholar. Strong preference is given to applicants with a good prospect of achieving an academic career in the field. 2014, you must be in the final year of your PhD studies or have no more than two years of postdoctoral research experience from the date of your PhD viva at the final decision point (i.e. interview). Budget/Duration: Salary and research expenses for 3 years Benefits of application: Very prestigious but very competitive. May lead onto an academic position. No fellowships in Ireland currently. Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
European Funding Opportunities Dr Oonagh Kinsman Dr Fiona Smyth Dr Emma Siddall Research Development Office Trinity Research and Innovation
Horizon 2020: Marie Sklowdoska Curie Actions Dr Oonagh Kinsman Research Projects Officer Research Development Office Trinity Research & Innovation
European Funding Opportunities Marie Sklodowska Curie Actions Name of Scheme: European Fellowships (Deadline Sept 2017) Who can apply: Post doc or 4 years research experience. Mobility required ie if you ae applying from Ireland you must go to another Member state or Associated state. If you have less than 12 months in Ireland by the deadline you can apply to TCD Budget/Duration: Covers salary, research training and networking costs, management and indirect costs. Maximum 2 years Benefits of application: Good post doc experience in a different country. Fellowship competitive so funded fellows highly regarded. Funds all research areas Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
European Funding Opportunities Marie Sklodowska Curie Actions Name of Scheme: Global Fellowships (Deadline Sept 2017) Who can apply: Post doc or 4 years research experience. Budget/Duration: Covers salary, research training and networking costs, management and indirect costs. 2 years in outgoing host in a 3 rd country and 1 year in return MS or AS host. Benefits of application: Good International experience. Fellowship competitive so funded fellows highly regarded. Funds all research areas Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
IF – European and Global European Fellowships 1 – 2 years Global Fellowships 2 – 3 years (incl. 12 months back in Europe) Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Secondments • During the IF, can be seconded to any host organisation in Europe • Ideally should take place in a different sector, i.e. academic to non- academic or vice-versa Fellowship Duration Maximum Secondment Duration < 18 months 3 months > 18 months 6 months • The secondment can be split into several shorter periods • If you can’t specify the precise host organisation for the secondment in the proposal, must at least specify the sector (academic or non- academic), the timing and the purpose of the secondment Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
How it works Researcher Host signs European applies with Host employs contract with Fellowships European researcher Cion host Researcher European European applies with host signs Host employs European contract with researcher host Cion Non- Global European Fellowships Researcher Supported by host signs seconded to non-European agreement non-European host with host European host Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Proposal Content 1 • Excellence 10 pages 2 • Impact max 2 • Implementation 4 • Researcher’s CV (5 pages max) • Capacities of the host(s) 5 • Ethics issues 6 7 • Letter of Commitment (GF only) Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Career development aspects More than just a research project; a career development fellowship • Training through research (individual project) • Additional scientific skills (new techniques, instruments etc.) • Transferable skills (e.g. communication, IPR, entrepreneurship etc.) • Interdisciplinary/inter-sectoral transfer of knowledge ( secondments ) • Can spend up to 6 months (in total) working in another organisation (ideally in another sector) in Europe. • Opportunity to link with industry, NGO, public sector, national archive etc. • Research and financial management of the fellowship • Organising and taking part in events (including public engagement) • Training in gender and ethics issues Must be managed by a Career Development Plan Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Evaluation Criteria: each criteria marked 0-5 Criterion Weighting Priority (ex-aequo) Excellence (includes training, supervision 50% 1 and capacity to reach or reinforce professional maturity Impact (career perspectives, 30% 2 communication and dissemination) Implementation (includes workplan, 20% 3 management structures, institutional environment and commitment Score of >90% needed for funding Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Horizon 2020 Collaborative Projects Dr Fiona Smyth Research Projects Officer Research Development Office Trinity Research & Innovation
Horizon 2020: 3 PillarsThree priorities Excellent Excellent science science Industrial Societal Industrial Societal leadership challenges leadership challenges Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Pillar 1 Excellent Science • European Research Council (ERC) • Future and Emerging Technologies • Marie Skłodowska -Curie Actions • Research Infrastructures Pillar 2 Industrial Leadership • Leadership in enabling and industrial technologies • Access to risk finance • Innovation in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Pillar 3 Societal Challenges 1. Health, demographic change and wellbeing 2. Food security, sustainable agriculture and forestry, Marine ,Maritime and Inland Water Research and the Bioeconomy 3. Secure, clean and efficient energy 4. Smart, green and integrated transport 5. Climate action, resource efficiency and raw materials 6. Europe in a Changing World-Inclusive, Innovative and Reflective Societies 7. Secure Societies Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
European Funding Opportunities Name of Scheme: Horizon 2020 Collaborative bids – many calls open now Final work programme expect mid-2017 Who can apply: Research Fellows (TCD Broadening Participation Policy) – Permanent staff input required (3 days for Senior RF, 6 days for RF) Budget/Duration: Total project ~ € 2-4M/~36-48 months Benefits of application: Career development, salary costs allowed Development of European network – high impact collaborations Increased publication and citation record Opportunity to extend experience beyond your core discipline Prestige Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
‘Proposal Bootcamp’ for Collaborative Horizon 2020 bids 2 hour one-on-one session utilising the Logical Framework Approach to ensure proposals are meeting all EC requirements • formalise objectives, deliverables, stakeholder analysis, policy inclusions, value chain etc. To date: 12 results – 6 successful TCD coordinators Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
European Research Council Starting and Consolidator Grant Dr Emma Siddall ERC Research Projects Officer Research Development Office Trinity Research & Innovation
European Research Council What do they fund: • Individual PI grants to hire an independent research team • 5 years in duration € 1.5 - € 2 million • Open to all subject areas • Bottom up research – both basic and applied • Must sell your research to one of 25 panels Dr. Mary Rogan – PRILA Dr. Mark Ahearne – EyeRegen Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Trinity’s success with the European Research Council PI PoC NUIM RCSI 15 1 Trinity 4 1 UCC NUIG 4 1 UCD UCD 3 0 UCC Trinity 1 0 NUIM 0 1 RCSI NUIG TOTAL 27 4 Trinity has 16% of academic university faculty nationally and won 52% of ERC grants in 2014 and 2015. Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
European Research Council Name of Scheme: ERC Starting Grant Deadline: October 2017 Who can apply: 2-7 years post-PhD that have shown the potential for research independence and - have produced at least 1 important publication as main author or without the participation of their PhD supervisor - promising track record of early achievements appropriate to their research field and career stage, including significant publications (as main author) - demonstrate a record of invited presentations in well established international conferences, granted patents, awards, prizes etc. Budget/Duration: max € 1.5M over 5 years. Applicants are expected to devote a minimum of 50% of their time to the project in an EU country Benefits of application: Prestigious awards. Career accelerating grants. Non- thematic. Fund basic research. Extension of eligibility window. Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
European Research Council Name of Scheme: ERC Consolidator Grant Deadline: February 2017 Who can apply: awarded their PhD over 7 and up to 12 years - that can demonstrate research independence and evidence of maturity by having produced several important publications without the participation of their PhD supervisor - demonstrate a promising track record of early achievements appropriate to their research field and career stage, including significant publications (as main author) in the leading international peer-reviewed journals of their respective field - demonstrate a record of invited presentations in well established international conferences, granted patents, awards, prizes etc. Budget/Duration: max € 2M over 5 years. Applicants are expected to devote a minimum of 40% their time to the project and spend at least 50% of their time working in the EU Benefits of application: Prestigious awards. Focus on PI not Consortia. Fund excellence. Career accelerating grants. Extension of eligibility window. Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
European Research Council Supports available: - Enterprise Ireland ERC proposal writing grant up to € 8,000 - Pre-submission panel – project description and interview - Expert workshops: Next consolidator grant workshop 23 rd November 2016 - Guidance on writing the proposal - Review of draft proposal - Assistance with budget and ethics Contact: Emma Siddall – ERC Research Projects Officer Email: emma.siddall@tcd.ie, Extn: 8520 Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Engaging with Industry Support from the Office of Corporate Partnership & knowledge Exchange Audrey Crosbie Industry Liaison Manager Trinity Research & Innovation October 2016
The Royal Society report (What % of PhDs in STEM ended up in as tenured academic Professors) Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Where do Trinity PhD’s end up ? Trinity College Dublin in partnership with LinkedIn carried out an analysis of 11,000 PhD graduates from Irish universities over the last 20 years • Fifty-eight per cent of graduates following completion of their PhD took up a first role in academia. • Over time this situation changed significantly and by their fifth post, 63 per cent of the PhD graduates were working in industry. Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Funding Diversification Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Trinity – A year of ideas and impacts Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Office of Corporate Partnership and Knowledge Transfer TRINITY’S DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE (2008 – 2016) 453 149 48 INVENTIONS LICENCES TO CAMPUS COMPANIES INDUSTRY Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Industry Engagement Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
The Industry Engagement Process Trinity’s roadmap for industry partnership Map these Determine the Identify the key Meeting problems onto key scientific business and between the challenges and research challenges researchers in competencies of capabilities facing your company and TCD required to organisation Trinity. researchers. provide solutions. Identify outline programme – scope, scale and cost. Identify key Determine business Implement Deliver issues – IP, most suitable the funding staffing, results programme. mechanism. infrastructure . Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
While you’re in Trinity you should engage with Industry Cash Funding (industry cash / leverage exchequer) In-kind Contribution (People + access to equipment) Develop partnerships & collaboration, industry Career progression / industry researchers in placements, technology transfer, spin outs residence / work on real world problems Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Engagement Mechanisms • Innovation Partnerships • MNC Fund - 20% cash & 15% in-kind / SME 20% cash & 5% in-kind • Very successful scheme – TCD 100% success rate • Team work with EI or IDA contact to ensure success • Typically funded € 200-350k for 18-24 months research (can be much bigger) • 4-6 week turn-around from submission to approval • New fast-track scheme introduced with 80k funding ceiling • Technology Centres – Medium scale activities targeting specific area of research • Industry-led centre of excellence for innovation and research in learning technologies – Trinity hosts the Learnovate Centre • Other Technology centres • IT Innovation | • Cloud Computing • Financial Services – Governance, Risk and Compliance • Data Analytics (CeADAR) Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Engagement Mechanisms SFI TIDA awards • 100% SFI funded, industry endorsed applications • 100k research funding over 12 months • Can Focus university research on pre-commercial target • Generally developed as seed to future research programme SFI Industry Fellowships • Fund researcher to be imbedded in Company or in University • Funds all relocation and substance costs, salary of university staff • Research activity co-defined by company and university SFI Strategic Partnerships • Recently introduced – TCD have been very successful to-date • 2-stage Application with SFI support and pre-engagement by Team • SFI will fund 50% of research costs • Scale can vary – typically € 2-4 million+ over 3-4 years • Allows very targeted engagement with top research community Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Engagement Mechanisms • SFI Research Centres Programme • Large Scale State Investments in Research by SFI • Multi-Institutional & attracts best researchers • Focus is strong collaboration with Industry • Built upon a strong fundamental research platform (Hub) • Supporting targeted Industry Programmes (Spokes) • Industry co-funds research elements to solve specific challenges • Typical is € 35-50M over 6 years Industry can join as founding partners under initial funding award Can apply for additional funding under new Spoke Applications (Fixed Calls and Rolling Spoke Call) Trinity Leads 3 SFI centres and is an active partners in others • http://adaptcentre.ie - ADAPT research and technologies will help businesses in all sectors to manage, personalise and deliver digital content more effectively. Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
Contract Research / Research Services 100% Industry Funded – Collaborative or Contract Research • Bi-lateral agreement between Industry Partner & University • Strongly aligned to established Industry mechanism and IP agreement Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin
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