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Research Newsletter - Issue 72: Funding Opportunities
Click on the call name below to find out further information:
The DCU Research Initiatives Fund is a new internal funding scheme designed to support high quality research activities.
The specific activities targeted by this scheme are captured under two funding strands:
Strand 1 - The production of high-quality research outputs (i.e. support for new and emerging research initiatives that are likely to lead to high quality research outputs)
Strand 2 - The development of competitive applications to major funders (i.e. support for interventions that will facilitate the development and competitiveness of research funding applications)
The scheme is open to all DCU academic staff and a maximum of €5,000 per application may be requested. The Guidelines and Application Form can be found on the Internal Funding Schemes webpage.
The closing date for applications for the first round of funding (to be submitted by email to rif@dcu.ie) is Tuesday, 31st May 2022.
Contact: Queries can be directed to the Director of Research, Dr Sally Smith (sally.smith@dcu.ie).
The timeline for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) calls has been published.
MSCA Call |
Opening Date |
Deadline |
Doctoral Networks |
12th May 2022 |
15th November 2022 |
Postdoctoral Fellowships |
12th May 2022 |
14th September 2022 |
Staff Exchanges |
6th October 2022 |
8th March 2023 |
COFUND |
11th October 2022 |
9th February 2023 |
MSCA and Citizens |
No Calls foreseen in 2023 |
The work programme for the MSCA actions will be published soon, with details on the funding calls.
Contact: sumona.mukherjee@dcu.ie
The Dorothy Cofund Postdoctoral Fellowship launched on the 23rd of March 2022. The Irish Research Council (IRC), in collaboration with the Health Research Board (HRB) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), aims to fund 25 postdoctoral candidates in the areas of public health crises through this funding programme.
It is a great opportunity for prospective postdoctoral researchers from all disciplines (AHSS and STEM) to apply, provided that their research relates to public health crises. All grants will last 36 months; 18 abroad months (outgoing phase) and 18 months back in Ireland (return phase). Researchers from all nationalities, based within and beyond Ireland, are eligible to apply.
The submission deadline for applicants is 23rd May, 2022.
For further information on the eligibility criteria and the application process please refer to the call document available on IRC’s website.
Contact: sumona.mukherjee@dcu.ie
The overarching aim of the Health Research Board (HRB)'s DIFA scheme is to achieve tangible benefits to patients, peoples’ health, and health services through the support of studies evaluating a full-scale, definitive trial of an intervention. The evaluation may be of any appropriate design and will provide high-quality evidence on the efficacy/effectiveness, cost, and broad impact of the intervention. To achieve a pipeline of such studies, stand-alone feasibility studies conducted in preparation for a future definitive trial of an intervention are also supported.
The HRB has allocated a total budget of €10.5M to the DIFA 2023 call. The awards will support research proposals up to a maximum value of €1,200,000 for Definitive Interventions, and typically €380,000 for feasibility studies (inclusive of Overhead). An additional €20,000 can be requested for conducting a SWAT. This is in addition to the €1,200,000 overall budget.
Award duration of 12-48 months (but not beyond 60 months) will be allowed. Deadline to apply 31st March 2022.
For further information see the HRB website
Contact: helen.burke@dcu.ie
The HRB will be launching Round 2 of the 2021/2022 Postdoctoral Internship Programme on 1st April 2022 with deadline for applications on 22nd April at 13.00. The HRB is envisaging to appoint up to four new interns.
Please note that:
- Applicants will have the opportunity to select their preferred rotations in the cover letter and the HRB will accommodate them as far as practical, guaranteeing at least one of the two preferred rotations.
- The only eligibility criterion now is the following: applicants must have a PhD or MSc by the deadline for applications of the Post-doctoral Internship Programme (22nd April 2022) Or if not yet graduated for the higher degree, applicants must have successfully conducted their viva voce examination by the start of the internship programme (7th June 2022).
Please see more information on the HRB website.
This is a fantastic opportunity for any postdoctoral researcher interested in pursuing a career either in research or within the research funding sector.
Contact: helen.burke@dcu.ie
The Health Research Board Applied Partnership Awards are designed to bring knowledge users and researchers together to develop research projects that address a specific need within the Irish health or social care system. Research findings will have a direct impact on decision-making in the knowledge user organisation.
This is a rolling call and there will be one round launched in 2022 with two separate closing dates and associated peer review cycles. The closing date for Cycle 1 is 27th April 2022. The closing date for Cycle 2 is 1st February 2023.
The award requires a joint application encompassing both researchers and knowledge users. It must be clear how the knowledge user will be integrated throughout the project. The outcome of the research should have a direct impact on decision-making in the knowledge user organisation.
The award will be for between 12 and 24 months. A minimum co-funding commitment of 20% of the total award amount requested from the HRB must be provided by the knowledge user organisation. This must be a cash contribution.
For further details please see the HRB website.
Contact: helen.burke@dcu.ie
The Irish Cancer Society is currently accepting applications for its Patient Advocate in cancer Research Champion Award 2022. An advocate is someone who supports or defends a cause. In the cancer research community, a cancer advocate provides a voice for cancer patients whilst working in partnership with researchers to support and input into the cancer research agenda specifically. The purpose of the Patient Advocate in Cancer Research Champion 2022 award is to provide funding to support cancer advocates in championing cancer research on a national or international level.
The Irish Cancer Society recognise the value of having patient experts and people who are affected by cancer involved at every stage the research funding process. These cancer advocates play very important roles and are instrumental in improving the lives of those affected by cancer by advising on what types of cancer research will benefit those who are affected by cancer. Therefore, the purpose of this award is to provide advocates of cancer research with funding to enhance their skills and training or to support them in cancer research Public and Patient Involvement (PPI) opportunities across Ireland. You do not need to be a member of the Irish Cancer Society PPI Panel to apply for this award. This call is open to all cancer research advocates in Ireland.
Full details are now available on the ICS website.
Deadline for applications: 3pm Thursday 14th April
For any queries relating to the call, please contact grants@irishcancer.ie FAO Rebecca Amet.
Contact: helen.burke@dcu.ie
The Irish Cancer Society is now accepting applications to its Allied Health Professional (AHP) Cancer Research Award.
The aim of this award is to stimulate, develop, and support allied health cancer research in the Republic of Ireland. The award will fund an AHP-led, partnership-based, research project between an allied health professional and an academic researcher. Funding of up to €75,000 is available for an award of 12-24 months in duration.
Applications can be made via the Irish Cancer Society Grant Management System by the application deadline, 24th May 2022 at 3pm.
More information, including applicant guidelines, can be found on the ICS website.
Contact: helen.burke@dcu.ie
The Marine Institute Networking & Marine Research Communication Awards are currently open for 2022 submissions. While society is transitioning to the post-pandemic situation, the Marine Institute encourages applicants in 2022 to consider eligible supports that do not require travel, including Open Access Publications, media-productions and virtual events (conferences, workshops and training courses). The Institute will continue to follow the public health advice of the Irish Government. Applicants applying for overseas travel must confirm that travel undertaken complies with current public health requirements and the policies of their employer/host institution. An email from an applicant's supervisor/line manager with the same confirmation must be included as part of the application form.
Award Categories:
- Hosting Workshops & Conferences: Maximum grant-aid available €2000
- Research Awards - Event and Training Opportunities: Minimum grant-aid €300 and maximum grant-aid €1,200.
- Marine Research Communication: Maximum grant-aid €2,000 for an Open Access Publication and €2,000 for a Media Production.
Submission Deadlines:
- Thursday 28th April 2022
- Thursday 30th June 2022
- Thursday 25th August 2022
- Thursday 27th October 2022 (for events up to 28th February 2023)
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 information on the types of initiatives supported, how to register for RIMS, and the application procedure. Please see the FAQ document for general questions and queries in relation to the payment process. Applications submitted on the incorrect form or incomplete applications will be ineligible and will not go forward to the evaluation process.
This initiative is funded by the Marine Institute under the Marine Research Programme with the support of the Irish Government.
Notes:
Applicants cannot receive more than 2 awards in any calendar year. Networking Awards are payable to organisations only. Applications are capped at max three applications per Research Group/Department per event. Applications must be submitted one month in advance of the event. Applications may be submitted for events taking place up to February 28th 2023.
Contact: helen.burke@dcu.ie
The Spencer Foundation are a funding body based in the U.S. that funds education related research. Spencer have a wide range of funding opportunities that run throughout the year that may be of interest to researchers in DCU. Spencer are particularly interested in funding collaborative research teams that draw upon the expertise and perspectives of different disciplines, institutions, practitioners/teachers, families and communities. For more information on the calls please see their recent webinar here. Whilst Spencer are based in the U.S., they do accept, encourage and fund international applications.
Spencer have a number of different calls that may be of interest to DCU researchers, however the opportunities that may be of most relevance are:
Conference Grants
- Provides support to develop small research conferences or focused symposia on the topic of critical and innovative methodological needs and advancements in the service of education research that advances racial equity.
- Build upon and advance best practices in education research
- Budgets up to $50,000.
- Overheads/indirect costs not allowed
- Call is now open and closes on 5th of May - see here for details
Small Research Grants
- Funding for education research that is driven by what is relevant and important in the field. Can propose anything, as long as it is education research that contributes to the improvement of education as a whole.
- Generally smaller research projects or pilot research
- 1-step application process
- $50,000 (1-5 years)
- Call is open for applications three times per year
- Overheads/indirect costs not allowed
- Outcome approx. 6-9 months
- Call is currently open and closes on the 12th of April - see here for details
Large Research Grants
- Funding for education research that is driven by what is relevant and important in the field. Can propose anything, as long as it is education research that contributes to the improvement of education as a whole.
- Longitudinal or resource intensive research
- Strong focus on ambitious research projects which are collaborative and engage expertise and perspectives across disciplines, institutions and stakeholders (teachers, communities, students, families, etc.).
- 2-step application process
- $125,000 to $500,000 (1-5 years)
- Call is open for applications twice per year.
- Overheads (up to 15%) allowed
- Outcome approx. 9 months
- Call is currently open and closes on the 15th of June - see here for details
Contact: adam.platt@dcu.ie
The first call for project applications for the Interreg North-West Europe Programme 2021-2027 is now open and will close on 15 June 2022.
Call 1 Opening Event Webinar (31st March, 1-3 pm GMT)
Join the Joint Secretariat, Interreg North-West Europe for a two-hour webinar where you will hear about the basics of Call 1, what makes a good project and how to get started. This informative event is aimed at all eligible countries, and there will not be any Q&A.
Additionally on the 7th April; 9am-11am; Irish Interreg NWE call launch; organised by Irish National Contact Point. This will be complimentary to the 31st March event, with more details relevant to Irish potential applicants including “lessons learned” from previous Irish projects and time for Q&A.
Click here for agenda and registration.
Contact: kieran.odwyer@dcu.ie