Closed Funding Calls

For information on individual projects funded under the various calls listed below, please contact The Sea Change Management Unit, Funding & Administration Office at Funding@marine.ie.

SFI - Principal Investigator

SFI Principal Investigator (PI) Programme 2010 The SFI Principal Investigator (PI) 2010 Call is now open for applications.

EUROFLEETS

Irish marine researchers can now apply for fully funded ship time in 2011 under a new project callled EUROFLEETS.

INFOMAR - 2009 Call

The INFOMAR Programme is now accepting applications for funding under the 2009 Call for Applied Research Proposals

Fulbright Award Competition

The primary function of the Fulbright Commission in Ireland is to administer the Fulbright Program which was established in Ireland in 1957 to provide scholarships to Irish citizens to lecture, research or study in the United States and for the US citizens to lecture, research or study in Ireland.

IRCSET: EMPOWER - Government of Ireland Postdoctoral Fellowships

IRCSET will continue to offer their sought-after fellowships based at an Irish host laboratory. The candidates must be within 3 “academic years” from the award of PhD and propose pursuing their work for 24 months at an Irish research laboratory.

INSPIRE: IRCSET-Marie Curie International Mobility Fellowship

IRCSET offers Fellowships to exceptional candidates who wish to pursue a defined programme of work after the PhD award in target “host” laboratories. This work is under the direction of the Fellow but with the assistance of a nominated mentor at the host location.

SAHFOS - Bursaries for Associated Research

The aim of this scheme is to encourage research that utilised Continuous Plankton Recorder (CPR) data. Bursaries (£500) are offered either for research that uses CPR data directly or for indirect activities that strengthen the future use of CPR data.

Newfoundland Marine Research Grant Scheme

The Ireland Newfoundland Partnership is pleased to announce a grant scheme for third-level Irish marine researchers working with Newfoundland partners.

Ship-Time Programme 2010

The Marine Institute invites proposals for grant-aid towards the cost of ship-time, during 2010, on board the national research vessels (R.V. Celtic Explorer and R.V. Celtic Voyager.

International Co-operation Activities - EU FP7

On the 30th July the EU launched the 4th call for proposals for the 7th Framework Research Programme (2007-2013). The call included collaborative research funding opportunities under a number of activies, including, Internation Co-operation Activities.

Regions of Knowledge - EU FP7

On the 30th July the EU launched the 4th call for proposals for the 7th Framework Research Programme (2007-2013). The call included collaborative research funding opportunities under a number of Programmes, including, Regions of Knowledge.

Research for the Benefit of SMEs - EU FP7

On the 30th July the EU launched the 4th call for proposals for the 7th Framework Research Programme (2007-2013). The call included collaborative research funding opportunities under a number of Programmes, including, Research for the Benefit of SMEs.

The Ocean of Tomorrow Programme - EU FP7

On the 30th July the EU launched the 4th call for proposals for the 7th Framework Research Programme (2007-2013). The call included collaborative research funding opportunities under a number of Programmes, including, The Ocean of Tomorrow Programme.

Capacities Programme: Infrastructure - EU FP7

On the 30th July the EU launched the 4th call for proposals for the 7th Framework Research Programme (2007-2013). The call included collaborative research funding opportunities under a number of Programmes, including, Capacities Programme: Infrastructures.

Theme 10: Space - EU FP7

On the 30th July the EU launched the 4th call for proposals for the 7th Framework Research Programme (2007-2013). The call included collaborative research funding opportunities under a number of Thematic Programmes, including, Theme 10: Space.

Theme 9: Security - EU FP7 Programme

On the 30th July the EU launched the 4th call for proposals for the 7th Framework Research Programme (2007-2013). The call included collaborative research funding opportunities under a number of Thematic Programmes, including, Theme 9: Security.

Theme 7: Transport - EU FP7

On the 30th July the EU launched the 4th call for proposals for the 7th Framework Research Programme (2007-2013). The call included collaborative research funding opportunities under a number of Thematic Programmes, including, Theme 7: Transport.

Theme 6: Environment including Climate Change - EU FP7

On the 30th July the EU launched the 4th call for proposals for the 7th Framework Research Programme (2007-2013). The call included collaborative research funding opportunities under a number of Thematic Programmes, including, Theme 6: Environment including Climate Change.

Theme 5: Energy - EU FP7 Programme

On the 30th July the EU launched the 4th call for proposals for the 7th Framework Research Programme (2007-2013). The call included collaborative research funding opportunities under a number of Thematic Programmes, including, Theme 5: Energy.

Theme 2: Food, Agriculture, Fisheries & Biotechnoloy - EU FP7 Programme

On the 30th July the EU launched the 4th call for proposals for the 7th Framework Research Programme (2007-2013). The call included collaborative research funding opportunities under a number of Thematic Programmes, including, Theme 2: Food Agriculture, Fisheries & Biotechnology.

SFI Research Frontiers Programme

Science Foundation Ireland awards grants for research on a competitive basis in framework and/or integrative fields of science, engineering and mathematics that impact diverse fields and that contribute educational benefit that will advance national scientific progress.

EUROSTARS Programme

The EUROSTARS Programme offers combined national funding to support R&D performing SMEs leading international collaborative research projects. EUROSTARS is aimed at R&D performing SMEs that wish to collaborate internationally.

ASSEMBLE - Access to marine infrastructure

ASSEMBLE is an EU FP7 research infrastructure project compirisng a network of marine research stations.

LIFE+ 2009

The 3rd call under the Life+ Programme was published on 15th May 2009, with up to €250 million available for co-financing of projects

EPA Research Fellowship 2009

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites proposals for research fellowships.

EPA Doctoral Scholarship Scheme 2009

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites proposals for doctoral scholarships to support environmental research leading to the award of a Ph.D.

Bright Sparks Competition 2009

The Marine Institute launched the 2009 Bright Sparks Competition which offers emerging marine scientists (undergraduate and postgraduate students) the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in undertaking research in Irish waters on board the R.V. Celtic Voyager.

SFI Principal Investigator Programme

The SFI Principal Investigator (PI) Programme supports those fields of science and engineering that underpin biotechnology, information and communications technology, and sustainable energy and energy-efficient technologies.

SFI Principal Investigator Career Advancement Award

The SFI Principal Investigator Career Advancement (PICA) Programme supports outstanding researchers returning to active research after a prolonged absence.

IRCSET Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme 2009

The Irish Research Council for Science, Engineering and Technology (IRCSET) Call for Postdoctoral Fellowships for 2009. IRCSET offered two types of fellowships, including the new IRCSET-Marie Curie International Mobility Fellowships.

EI R and D Support for Companies

Enterprise Ireland has recently launched two R&D funding calls to support companies: Small Projects and Innovation Management.

Bioactive Compounds for Seaweed

Enterprise Ireland wishes to invite propopsal submissions, from research goups in Public Research Organisations, with expertise in the field of seaweed analysis and characterisation of bioactives from seaweeds.

EU FP7 - Ideas Programme

FP7 Ideas Programme - Starting Independent Researcher Grant. There are three sub-calls in different thematic areas

EU FP7 - Capacities Programme

Calls open under the FP7 Capacities Programme include Research for SME Associations and Regions of Knowledge.

EU FP7 - Energy Programme (Theme 5)

The EU FP7 Energy Programme (Theme 5) has launched a call for proposals which includes many opportunities for funding collaborative marine research.

EU FP7 - Cooperation Programme Theme 2

The third call under the FP7 Cooperation, Theme 2 Food, Agricutlure & Fisheries, and Biotechnology (KBBE) Programme was recently launched. There are a number of opportunities for international collaborative marine research.

EU FP7 - Cooperation Programme

The EU FP7 Environment (including Climate Change) Programme (Theme 6) has launched its 3rd call for proposals which includes many opportunities for funding collaborative marine research. The Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) is the EU’s main RTD funding programme for the period 2007-2013.

Ship-Time Programme 2009

The Marine Institute invited proposals for grant-aid towards the cost of ship-time, during 2009, on board the national research vessels (R.V. Celtic Explorer and R.V. Celtic Voyager.

BioMarine 2008 Forum Travel Grants

The Marine Institute is pleased to announce the launch of the BioMarine 2008 Forum Travel Grants. The French EU Presidency BioMarine 2008 Forum will be one of the largest marine / maritime policy and science meetings of 2008.

Sea Change Networking Initiative 2008

This initiative forms part of the Sea Change Innovation Supporting Programme and is funded under the National Development Plan 2007-2013.

Brights Sparks 2008

Details of the 2008 Bright Sparks competition open to students to compete for the opportunity to undertake a research survey on board the national Research Vessel, RV Celtic Voyager.

Call for Research Proposals 2008

Details on the February 2008 Call under the Marine Research Sub-Programme of the NDP 2007-2013.

Bright Sparks 2007

Details of the 2007 Bright Sparks competition open to students to compete for the opportunity to undertake a research survey on board the national Research Vessel, RV Celtic Voyager.

SSTI Ship-time Programme 2008

Details of the 2008 Call for grant-aid towards the cost of ship-time, during 2008, on board the national research vessels for dedicated training programmes and integrated research surveys.

SSTI Ship-time Programme 2007

Details of the 2007 Call for grant-aid towards the cost of ship-time, during 2007, on board the national research vessels for dedicated training programmes and integrated research surveys.

Industry-Led Awards 2007

Details of the 2007 Industry-Led Award Call. This is a dedicated funding mechanism to support industry based or industry oriented projects.

Call for Research Proposals 2007

Details of the 2007 Call for Research Proposals under the Marine Research Sub-Programme of the National Development Plan 2007-2013.

Ocean Climate Change Research Funding

Detail on the 2007 call for research proposals to address specific areas of climate change research under the Rapid Ocean Climate Change Research Programme.

Marine Biodiscovery/Biotechnology PhD Scholarships

Details of a Marine Institute and IRCSET call for proposals under the National Development Plan 2007-2013, for three PhD Scholarships in Marine Biodiscovery/Biotechnology.

Marine Functional Foods Research Funding

Details on the 2007 joint funded Marine Institute - Dept. of Agriculture Marine Functional Foods Research Initiative, funded as part of the Strategy for Science Technology and Innovation 2006 to 2013.

Networking and Technology Transfer

Details on the 2007 Marine Institute Networking/Technology Transfer Initiative.

Beaufort Marine Research Awards

Details of the 2007 Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources invitation for proposals under the Beaufort Marine Research Awards