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.
The European Union has opened its latest round of financial support for collaborative research and innovation announcing nearly €6.4 billion in new investment under its 7th Framework Research Programme (2007-2013). This new call offers a range of competitive opportunities to support collaborative pan-European research across a number of sectors.
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.
The EPA invites applications for STRIVE 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 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
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.
Details of international scientific prize by the Flanders Marine Institute, Belgium.