postgraduate scholarship schemes 2014 investing in people and ideas
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Postgraduate Scholarship Schemes2014
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
Excellence
Investing in IdeasAll Disciplines
Excellence
Exploratory Research
Investing in IdeasAll Disciplines
Interdisciplinary
Investing in People
Excellence
Exploratory Research
Individual researchers
Early stage career development
Investing in Ideas
Policy advisory role
Structure & transferable skills
All Disciplines
Interdisciplinary
EU Networks &Opportunities
NORFACEERA-NET
IRC SCHEMES 2014
Postgrad
Government of Ireland12th
March 2013
Enterprise Partnership SchemeAndrew Grene Scholarship
Postgraduate Scholarships
Government of IrelandDeadline Jan 2014Enterprise Partnership Scheme
Employment Programme TBC
Postdoctoral Fellowships
Government of Ireland
Deadline Feb 2014
Enterprise Partnership
Elevate Marie Curie International Mobility Fellowship
Research Project Grants (AHSS only)
Starter GrantsAdvanced GrantsInterdisciplinary Grants
TBC
Networking & Travel Grants
Ulysses TBC
New Foundations TBC
Postgraduate Scholarships
Government of Ireland Scholarship Scheme:• GoI Postgraduate Scholarships• Andrew Grene Scholarship• National Forum for T&L Scholarships• STEM Education Scholarships
Enterprise Partnership Scheme Postgraduate Scholarships
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
Postgrad 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
Duration of ScholarshipDegree type Duration of
full degreeDate of first registration
Indicative duration of funding to be given
Research Masters Degree
12 months Sept/Oct 2014 ONE YearRegistrations prior to September 2014 are ineligible.
Structured Research Masters Degree
24 months Sept/Oct2014 TWO YearsSept/Oct 2013* ONE YearRegistrations prior to September2013 are ineligible
Traditional Doctoral Degree
36 months Sept/Oct 2014 THREE YearsSept/Oct 2013* TWO YearsSept/Oct 2012* ONE YearRegistrations prior to September2012 are ineligible.
Structured Doctoral Degree
48 months Sept/Oct 2014 FOUR Years
Sept/Oct 2013* THREE YearsSept/Oct 2012* TWO YearsSept/Oct 2011* ONE YearRegistrations prior to September 2011 are ineligible.
Research Masters = 12 months
Duration of ScholarshipDegree type Duration of
full degreeDate of first registration
Indicative duration of funding to be given
Research Masters Degree
12 months Sept/Oct 2014 ONE YearRegistrations prior to September 2014 are ineligible.
Structured Research Masters Degree
24 months Sept/Oct2014 TWO YearsSept/Oct 2013* ONE YearRegistrations prior to September2013 are ineligible
Traditional Doctoral Degree
36 months Sept/Oct 2014 THREE YearsSept/Oct 2013* TWO YearsSept/Oct 2012* ONE YearRegistrations prior to September2012 are ineligible.
Structured Doctoral Degree
48 months Sept/Oct 2014 FOUR Years
Sept/Oct 2013* THREE YearsSept/Oct 2012* TWO YearsSept/Oct 2011* ONE YearRegistrations prior to September 2011 are ineligible.
Structured Research Masters =
24 months
Duration of ScholarshipDegree type Duration of
full degreeDate of first registration
Indicative duration of funding to be given
Research Masters Degree
12 months Sept/Oct 2014 ONE YearRegistrations prior to September 2014 are ineligible.
Structured Research Masters Degree
24 months Sept/Oct2014 TWO YearsSept/Oct 2013* ONE YearRegistrations prior to September2013 are ineligible
Traditional Doctoral Degree
36 months Sept/Oct 2014 THREE YearsSept/Oct 2013* TWO YearsSept/Oct 2012* ONE YearRegistrations prior to September2012 are ineligible.
Structured Doctoral Degree
48 months Sept/Oct 2014 FOUR Years
Sept/Oct 2013* THREE YearsSept/Oct 2012* TWO YearsSept/Oct 2011* ONE YearRegistrations prior to September 2011 are ineligible.
Traditional Doctoral Degree =
36 months
Duration of ScholarshipDegree type Duration of
full degreeDate of first registration
Indicative duration of funding to be given
Research Masters Degree
12 months Sept/Oct 2014 ONE YearRegistrations prior to September 2014 are ineligible.
Structured Research Masters Degree
24 months Sept/Oct2014 TWO YearsSept/Oct 2013* ONE YearRegistrations prior to September2013 are ineligible
Traditional Doctoral Degree
36 months Sept/Oct 2014 THREE YearsSept/Oct 2013* TWO YearsSept/Oct 2012* ONE YearRegistrations prior to September2012 are ineligible.
Structured Doctoral Degree
48 months Sept/Oct 2014 FOUR Years
Sept/Oct 2013* THREE YearsSept/Oct 2012* TWO YearsSept/Oct 2011* ONE YearRegistrations prior to September 2011 are ineligible.
Structured Doctoral Degree* = 48 months
Degree type Duration of full degree
Date of first registration
Indicative duration of funding to be given
Research Masters Degree
12 months Sept/Oct 2014 ONE YearRegistrations prior to September 2014 are ineligible.
Structured Research Masters Degree
24 months Sept/Oct2014 TWO YearsSept/Oct 2013* ONE YearRegistrations prior to September2013 are ineligible
Traditional Doctoral Degree
36 months Sept/Oct 2014 THREE YearsSept/Oct 2013* TWO YearsSept/Oct 2012* ONE YearRegistrations prior to September2012 are ineligible.
Structured Doctoral Degree
48 months Sept/Oct 2014 FOUR Years
Sept/Oct 2013* THREE YearsSept/Oct 2012* TWO YearsSept/Oct 2011* ONE YearRegistrations prior to September 2011 are ineligible.
New Start OR already registered & part-completed?
Sept/Oct 2014 = New Start
Degree type Duration of full degree
Date of first registration
Indicative duration of funding to be given
Research Masters Degree
12 months Sept/Oct 2014 ONE YearRegistrations prior to September 2014 are ineligible.
Structured Research Masters Degree
24 months Sept/Oct2014 TWO YearsSept/Oct 2013* ONE YearRegistrations prior to September2013 are ineligible
Traditional Doctoral Degree
36 months Sept/Oct 2014 THREE YearsSept/Oct 2013* TWO YearsSept/Oct 2012* ONE YearRegistrations prior to September2012 are ineligible.
Structured Doctoral Degree
48 months Sept/Oct 2014 FOUR Years
Sept/Oct 2013* THREE YearsSept/Oct 2012* TWO YearsSept/Oct 2011* ONE YearRegistrations prior to September 2011 are ineligible.
New Start OR already registered & part-completed?
Prior to Sept/Oct 2014 = Already registered &
completed 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 Sept/Oct 2014 ONE YearRegistrations prior to September 2014 are ineligible.
Structured Research Masters Degree
24 months Sept/Oct2014 TWO YearsSept/Oct 2013* ONE YearRegistrations prior to September2013 are ineligible
Traditional Doctoral Degree
36 months Sept/Oct 2014 THREE YearsSept/Oct 2013* TWO YearsSept/Oct 2012* ONE YearRegistrations prior to September2012 are ineligible.
Structured Doctoral Degree
48 months Sept/Oct 2014 FOUR Years
Sept/Oct 2013* THREE YearsSept/Oct 2012* TWO YearsSept/Oct 2011* ONE YearRegistrations prior to September 2011 are ineligible.
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 Sept/Oct 2014 ONE YearRegistrations prior to September 2014 are ineligible.
Structured Research Masters Degree
24 months Sept/Oct2014 TWO YearsSept/Oct 2013* ONE YearRegistrations prior to September2013 are ineligible
Traditional Doctoral Degree
36 months Sept/Oct 2014 THREE YearsSept/Oct 2013* TWO YearsSept/Oct 2012* ONE YearRegistrations prior to September2012 are ineligible.
Structured Doctoral Degree
48 months Sept/Oct 2014 FOUR Years
Sept/Oct 2013* THREE YearsSept/Oct 2012* TWO YearsSept/Oct 2011* ONE YearRegistrations prior to September 2011 are ineligible.
How much funding can I get?
Postgraduate Scholarships
Masters (1 or 2yrs ), PhD (3 or 4 years)Irish Research Council, 66% = €16,000 p.a.Enterprise Partner, 33% = €8,000 p.a.Researcher based in Irish HEI with placement opportunity in Enterprise Partner
Enterprise Partner based anywhere in world
Enterprise Partnership Scheme
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
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, sqell cheak, proof read.
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!
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 [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 ProcessThe IRC provides full guidance on using the online system
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 28th January 4 pm (GMT)
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 invitationFill in specific formReview & submit by 4th Feb 4pm (GMT)
Application ProcessThe IRC provides full guidance on using the online system
HOST HEI ENDORSEMENT:Sent notice that application is ready to reviewCheck all relevant partsEndorse & submit by 11th Feb 4pm (GMT)
No alterations can be made once application is submitted
Applicant sent confirmation email of endorsement
Assessment ProcedureSeparate 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 disciplinesNo bias towards PhDs (3 or 4years) or Masters (1 or 2 years)No bias for ‘new applications’ versus ‘already started’
Evaluation ProcessFour-phase approach:
1. Eligibility Check and Adherence to Terms & Conditions;
2. Remote evaluation by Outer International Assessor Board, scoring & ranking;
3. Remote evaluation by Inner International Assessment Board;
4. Assessment Board meeting in Dublin, final scoring & ranking;
[Project 50%; Applicant 30%; Environment 20%]
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….(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….(why applicants don’t get funded)
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
Conflict Resolution UnitDept of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Andrew Grene Scholarship in Conflict Resolution 2014
1. Women, peace and security; 2. Mediation; 3. Conflict prevention;
Supporting statement that demonstrates the appropriateness of project to the DFA themes
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 applyFurther information on areas of interest are in Appendix 2 of T&C.
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 levelsFurther information on areas of interest are in Appendix 3 of T&C.