The Changing Use of Ireland's Ocean: Measuring and monitoring the impacts on our marine biodiversity and ecosystems

The Marine Institute is delighted to announce the launch of a new call under the Marine Research Programme entitled “The Changing Use of Ireland's Ocean: Measuring and monitoring the impacts on our marine biodiversity and ecosystems”.  This call aims to address gap in knowledge under four research focus areas that have been identified as outlined below.

1.    Integrated marine survey methods on marine biota and ecosystem functioning. 
2.    Advancing biological and ecological data collection frameworks for establishing baselines, management and decision-making.
3.    Use and deployment of new/advanced technologies and modelling tools for biological & ecosystem monitoring.
4.    Adopting nature based solutions to the development of Irish ports, harbours and other strategically important coastal infrastructures.

Applications should propose a programme of research supported by comprehensive provision of relevant data and evidence to enhance our ability to manage use of the marine space with competing interests such as ORE, MPAs, seafood production, maritime transport, recreation and other marine and maritime activities. The work should deliver innovative solutions to help resolve conflicts, support decision-making and inform planning by optimising the space available to each relevant sector in the context of growing competition for space and Ireland’s legislative and policy requirements.

The Marine Institute has committed €1.5 million in grant-aid funding for this call over a period of 3 to 5 years. Applicants have three options available under this funding model. Proposals must be led by a Higher Education Institute based in the Republic of Ireland.

Partnerships are permissible, with eligible Higher Education Institutes, Research Institutes or Other Public Bodies from the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland or elsewhere as outlined below:

Researchers: Post-doctoral researcher, research assistant, MSc/PhD students, or equivalents.

All applications must be submitted through the Marine Institute's online grant management system (RIMS). Details on registration are available in the Guidelines for Applicants.

Call now closes at 16:00 on Tuesday, 15^th October 2024 (extended by 2 weeks).

Please email funding@marine.ie with any queries related to this call.

Full details are provided in the Terms of Reference and Guidelines for Applicants. For further information and details on submitting your application please read the Guidelines for Applicants and the Terms of Reference. PLEASE READ THESE CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING.