InterTradeIreland's support programme aims to help companies and academics in Ireland and Northern Ireland access the expertise they need for their FP7 applications through cross-border collaboration and partnerships.
The sixth ASSEMBLE call for applications for on-site access is now open. Deadline for applications will be February 15th, 2012.
FP7 MARINET: Access marine renewable energy test facilities - application deadline 29th February
The first call for access to the JERICO Coastal Observatories and Calibration Facilities is open from 12th January 2012.
INFOMAR - the INtegrated Mapping FOr the Sustainable Development of Ireland’s MArine Resource, is a joint venture between the Geological Survey of Ireland and the Marine Institute.
The 2011 INFOMAR Call for research proposals is now open.
The Industry-led International SmartOcean Graduate Enterprise Initiative (ISGEI) has launched it first call for proposals for Post-Doctoral Fellowships and PhD Scholarship opportunities at the five partner institutions (DCU, NUIM, NUIG, UL and UCC), via the IRCSET Enterprise Partnership Scheme.
Call for proposals from academic institutions to host a PhD scholar to carry out research aimed at furthering our understanding of recent dynamics of North Atlantic salmon populations from the North East Atlantic and in particular the underlying reasons for the persistent decline in stocks over the past two decades.
Calls for research proposals under the 7th Framework Programme (FP7), including specific marine research opportunities under the Ocean of Tomorrow programme and a number of Thematic Areas of the Co-operation programme.
The Marine Institute invites applications for grant-aid towards the cost of ship-time on-board the national research vessels (R.V. Celtic Explorer and R.V. Celtic Voyager) during 2012.
The National University of Ireland, Galway are offering 30 scholarships for structured PhD programmes.
Applications are now invited under the Marine Institute's Networking and Travel Awards scheme. Deadline extended to November 15th 2011.
The EPA invites research proposals for Doctoral Scholarships, Research Fellowships and Project-based Awards in the fields of Water Research and Climate Change.
Science Foundation Ireland (SFI), in collaboration with Enterprise Ireland (EI), are pleased to launch the TIDA 2011 Feasibility Study award. The purpose of this joint SFI/EI initiative is to realise a greater economic impact from the state investment in oriented basic research
Universitites Ireland and the Electricity Supply Board (ESB) are offering five schoarships to students undertaking a recognised Master's or the first year of a PhD programme
How to Write a Competitive Proposal for Framework 7 for Newcomers Only, organised by Enterprise Ireland – 14/04/2011.
Two calls under the NPP Programme are now open - Deadline of 21st March 2011.
Call now open - Deadline - 1st April 2011
Call now open - Deadline 19th May 2011.
The INTERREG-IV Atlantic Area (2007-2013) Third Call for Projects 2011 is now open. Deadline - 30th April 2011.
You are now able to apply for fully funded ship-time on a range of European Regional research vessels in the frame of the EU funded project EUROFLEETS
Consultation: Green Paper on a Common Strategic Framework for future EU Research and Innovation Funding.
The EU Erasmus Mundus - Scholarships and Academic Cooperation Programme aims to enhance quality in higher education through scholarships and academic cooperation between Europe and the rest of the world through the formation of graduate exchange programmes
Why not submit an article on your Sea Change Project to the Irish Independent – HEA “Making an Impact “Competition – Prize: €2,500.
The Irish Independent and the Higher Education Authority “Making An Impact 2011” initiative is a competition open to research students of any discipline with the aim of highlighting how good ideas can positively change how we live, work, think or interact. Participants should set out in 1,000 words or less or by podcast or video of no more than ten minutes in lengt
SFI is pleased to announce that the SFI Principal Investigator (PI) 2011 Call is now open for applications.
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.
A new call for applications to the Enterprise Ireland Commercialisation Fund opened on 29th July 2010. The aim of the Fund is to convert the outputs of State funded research into innovative new products, services and companies. This forms part of Enterprise Ireland’s strategy to improve the competitiveness of Irish industry. The Commercialisation Fund is open on an equal basis to all researchers in Higher Education Institutes and non-profit research organisations.
Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) is seeking proposals under the Research Frontiers Programme (RFP) 2011.
RFP2011 will award 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.
The deadline for submission of proposals is 13.00hrs on Tuesday, 21st September 2010.
Enterprise Ireland has recently launched a call for innovation voucher applications specifically targeting small food sector (including seafood) companies. The objective of the Innovation Voucher initiative is to build links between Ireland's public knowledge providers and small businesses and create a cultural shift in the small business community's approach to innovation.
The EPA invites applications for STRIVE Research 2010.
The EPA invites applications for Climate Change Research 2010.
The Marine Institute invites applications for grant-aid towards the cost of ship-time on-board the national research vessels (R.V. Celtic Explorer and R.V. Celtic Voyager) during 2011.
Grant-aid will be provided for ship-time to carry out:
Research
Dedicated Training Programmes
The 2010 call for proposals for the LIFE+ Programme has now opened, with up to €243 million available for co-financing of projects.
LIFE+ aims at co-funding actions in the field of nature conservation (LIFE+ Nature and Biodiversity) as well as in other fields of the environment that are of European interest (LIFE+ Environment and Governance). A third component of LIFE+ aims specifically at co-funding information and communication activities for the environment (LIFE+ Information and Communi
The Co-operative Research Programme of the OECD is currently inviting proposals from eligible applicants under its Sponsorship Programme 2010-2014.
Research Fellowships:Closing date: 5th September 2010
Conferences Sponsorship: Closing date: 15th September 2010
Mobility grant applications are welcome from all areas of scientific and technological research.
Researchers wanting to work in another country can now apply for support to one of three Marie Curie (PEOPLE) Programme fellowship schemes, while those in receipt of a Marie Curie Fellowship and wishing to return home can apply for a Marie Curie Re-integration Grant
DG Maritime Affairs and Fisheries is the Directorate-General responsible for the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) and for the integrated maritime policy at the European Commission.
The following call for proposals is now open. Preparatory Action on European Marine Observation and Data Network - Physical Parametersare.
DG Maritime Affairs and Fisheries is the Directorate-General responsible for the Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) and for the integrated maritime policy at the European Commission.
The following calls for proposals for preparatory action on marine spatial planning are now open.
If you own or manage a small limited company with a company registration number and you have a business opportunity or problem that you want to explore, why not apply for an Innovation Voucher worth €5,000?
EUROFLEETS, a European Union FP7 research infrastructure project to foster the cooperation within research fleets across Europe, is inviting applications for access to 18 European research vessels. The aim of the call is to provide ship-time for multi-national, collaborative research projects that will address important questions relating to all fields of basic marine research.
Funding aims to provide support to young researchers (in possession of a doctoral degree) in ESA Member States initiating a scientific career in the context of Earth Science, to undertake leading edge research contributing to the achievement of the new scientific challenges of the Living Planet Program by maximising the use of ESA data and Earth Observation (EO) assets.
The Irish Research Council for Science, Engineering and Technology (IRCSET) and the Marine Institute are delighted to announce that they will support Irish participation in the collaborative EuroTRACES call for proposals.
SFI Principal Investigator (PI) Programme 2010
The SFI Principal Investigator (PI) 2010 Call is now open for applications.
The 2010 call for funding under the IRCSET EMBARK initiative is now open. The initiative offers opportunities for suitably qualified individuals to pursue a Postgraduate Degree by Research in the broad areas of Science, Engineering and Technology.
Irish marine researchers can now apply for fully funded ship time in 2011 under a new project callled EUROFLEETS.
The INFOMAR Programme is now accepting applications for funding under the 2009 Call for Applied Research Proposals
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 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.
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.
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.
The Ireland Newfoundland Partnership is pleased to announce a grant scheme for third-level Irish marine researchers working with Newfoundland partners.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 is an EU FP7 research infrastructure project compirisng a network of marine research stations.
Details of international scientific prize by the Flanders Marine Institute, Belgium.
The 3rd call under the Life+ Programme was published on 15th May 2009, with up to €250 million available for co-financing of projects
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites proposals for research fellowships.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites proposals for doctoral scholarships to support environmental research leading to the award of a Ph.D.
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.
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.
The SFI Principal Investigator Career Advancement (PICA) Programme supports outstanding researchers returning to active research after a prolonged absence.
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.
Enterprise Ireland has recently launched two R&D funding calls to support companies: Small Projects and Innovation Management.
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.
FP7 Ideas Programme - Starting Independent Researcher Grant. There are three sub-calls in different thematic areas
Calls open under the FP7 Capacities Programme include Research for SME Associations and Regions of Knowledge.
The EU FP7 Energy Programme (Theme 5) has launched a call for proposals which includes many opportunities for funding collaborative marine research.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This initiative forms part of the Sea Change Innovation Supporting Programme and is funded under the National Development Plan 2007-2013.
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.
Details on the February 2008 Call under the Marine Research Sub-Programme of the NDP 2007-2013.
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.
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.
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.
Details of the 2007 Industry-Led Award Call. This is a dedicated funding mechanism to support industry based or industry oriented projects.
Details of the 2007 Call for Research Proposals under the Marine Research Sub-Programme of the National Development Plan 2007-2013.
Detail on the 2007 call for research proposals to address specific areas of climate change research under the Rapid Ocean Climate Change Research Programme.
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.
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.
Details on the 2007 Marine Institute Networking/Technology Transfer Initiative.
Details of the 2007 Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources invitation for proposals under the Beaufort Marine Research Awards