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This case study focuses on the Irish Research Council's Enterprise Partnership Scheme, a unique initiative that links researchers to enterprises through co-funding. The study examines the benefits, resources needed, and expertise required for successful collaboration, including access to facilities, real-world applications, remuneration for PhD students, and potential for work placements and publications.
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Case Study of an Industry Research Project Dr Rena Barry-Ryan 13th March 2019
Example • Seed: Idea, partnership, etc • Area/or part of your expertise • Relationship with Company? List 2018. • Irish Research Council Enterprise Funding • 4 year funding • Resources needed • Expertise needed
The Irish Research Council’s Enterprise Partnership Scheme • An unique national initiative linking researchers to enterprise & co-funding. • Awardees receive an annual package of up to €24,000 per annum comprising of: • A scholarship stipend of €16,000 per annum • Fee contribution of up to €5,750 per annum • Research expense fund of €2,250 per annum • Two thirds cost - The enterprise partner commits an annual contribution of €8,000. • The Form: Supervisor, Industry Mentor, Candidate detailed CV & Referees needed. • The description & Workplan:
Advantages • Real world • Access to facilities • Access to production environment • PhD Student - good remuneration • New methods • Final Year projects potential • Work placement potential • Other research/projects • Publications linked to industry
Caution • Balance successful funding with realistic WP • Focus on project plan • Change in direction • Progress • Reports • IP • Day job? • Resources required • Structured PhD - modules