Postgraduate Scholarship Schemes 2014

1. Investing in People and Ideas Postgraduate Scholarship Schemes 2014

2. Two Councils become one The mission of the Irish Research Council is to enable and sustain a vibrant and creative research community in Ireland

3. Excellence Investing in Ideas All Disciplines

5. Excellence Interdisciplinary Investing in Ideas All Disciplines Exploratory Research

7. Individual researchers Structure & transferable skills Investing in People Policy advisory role Early stage career development Excellence Interdisciplinary Investing in Ideas All Disciplines Exploratory Research

8. NORFACE ERA-NET EU Networks &Opportunities

10. IRC SCHEMES 2014

11. Postgraduate Scholarships

12. 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 eligible

13. Postgrad Eligibility • Anyone (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

14. Duration of Scholarship

15. Research Masters = 12 months

16. Duration of Scholarship

17. Structured Research Masters = 24 months

18. Duration of Scholarship

19. Traditional Doctoral Degree = 36 months

20. Duration of Scholarship

21. Structured Doctoral Degree* = 48 months

22. New Start OR already registered & part-completed?

23. Sept/Oct 2014 = New Start

24. New Start OR already registered & part-completed?

25. Prior to Sept/Oct 2014 = Already registered & completed part of Degree

26. How much funding can I get?

27. How much funding can I get?

28. Enterprise Partnership Scheme

29. Preparing an Application Read the T&C and Guide for Applicants • Talk to Supervisor/Enterprise Partner/Two Referees ASAP!! • Talk to Research Office about FAQ • Ethical approval? • Biological Sex/Gender Dimension Statement? • Data management, Protection & Security

30. How to win PG award…. • 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, sqellcheak, proof read.

31. 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 poor • Should not apply just for the sake of it!

32. FAQs • The FAQs will be available on the website. • Queries from Research Officers that are not addressed on the FAQs list may be sent to info@research.ie The question and answer will then be posted on the website. • The IRC willnot enter into individual correspondence to ensure transparency and equity of access to information.

33. Application ProcessThe IRC provides full guidance on using the online system APPLICANT: • Individual applicant registers online • Sent login details • Fill in application form (English or Irish languages only) • Provide contact details for other parties • Review your application & submit by 28th January 4 pm (GMT)

34. Application ProcessThe IRC provides full guidance on using the online system SUPERVISOR/ENTERPRISE PARTNER/REFEREES: • Supervisors and the Enterprise Partner need to pre-register on system (Enterprise Mentor & Referees don’t) • All parties are sent login email invitation • Fill in specific form • Review & submit by 4th Feb 4pm (GMT)

35. Application ProcessThe IRC provides full guidance on using the online system HOST HEI ENDORSEMENT: • Sent notice that application is ready to review • Check all relevant parts • Endorse & submit by 11th Feb 4pm (GMT) No alterations can be made once application is submitted Applicant sent confirmation email of endorsement

36. Assessment Procedure • Separate Pots of Funding for: • GOI AHSS applications • GOI STEM applications • EPS Postgraduate applications • Focus on funding excellence, originality and potential • No subject quotas, no favoured topics nor disciplines • No bias towards PhDs (3 or 4years) or Masters (1 or 2 years) • No bias for ‘new applications’ versus ‘already started’

37. Evaluation Process Four-phase approach: • Eligibility Check and Adherence to Terms & Conditions; • Remote evaluation by Outer International Assessor Board, scoring & ranking; • Remote evaluation by Inner International Assessment Board; • Assessment Board meeting in Dublin, final scoring & ranking; [Project 50%; Applicant 30%; Environment 20%]

38. Lack of awareness of ethical considerations; Process – significant and feasible; Need for clear methodological approaches Importance 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)

39. Apparent lack of input from Graduate Studies Office/Supervisor/Mentor/Department/ Research Advice Read Terms and Conditions carefully Read and re-read Evaluation Criteria whilst completing the application form Read your completed application before submitting – proof read at least and ask a second person to read it for you Listen to any advice given! General Assessor Comments….(why applicants don’t get funded)

40. Executive Staff • Postgraduate Programmes • Olive Walsh, Programme Manager • tbc, Research Support Officer • Enterprise Programmes • Dr Ross McKiernan, Programme Manager • Dr Johanna Archbold, Research Support Officer • Margaret Egan, Invoicing Research Support Officer

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42. Conflict Resolution UnitDept of Foreign Affairs and TradeAndrew Grene Scholarship in Conflict Resolution 2014 • Women, peace and security; • Mediation; • Conflict prevention; • Supporting statement that demonstrates the appropriateness of project to the DFA themes

43. National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching & Learning in Higher Education2014 • Focus on the priority enhancement theme of ‘Teaching for Transitions’ • All disciplines are eligible to apply • Further information on areas of interest are in Appendix 2 of T&C.

44. Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education Postgraduate Scholarships 2014 • SFI has responsibility for the Discover Science and Engineering (DSE) Programme. • Focus on improving country’s capacity to deliver effective STEM education at primary and post-primary levels • Further information on areas of interest are in Appendix 3 of T&C.