College of Medicine and Health, Research and Innovation eBulletin, 15th January 2024

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Ríomhfheasachán Taighde agus Nuálaíochata Issue Date: 15th January 2024

Funding Calls

Joint Transnational Call of the European Partnership for Personalised Medicine EP PerMed The Health Research Board (HRB) and Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) are collaborating to support Irish Researchers to engage in transnational collective research as part of this programme for ‘Identification or Validation of Targets for Personalised Medicine Approaches (PMTargets)’.

Call Publication: 2nd January 2024 Pre-proposals Submission System Open: 12th January 2024 Information Day: 15th January 2024

Call Text

Agenda

Register

Applicant Guidelines

Preproposal Form

Pre-proposal Deadline: 5PM CET, 5th March 2024 Notification of Pre-Proposal Results: 20th May 2024 TBC Invite to Full Proposal Stage: 20th May 2024 TBC Full Proposal Deadline: 5PM CEST, 20th June 2024 Rebuttal Stage: Mid/End August 2024 Notification of Funding Decisions: October 2024 Project Start Date: End of 2024 / Start of 2025

Enquiries: eujointprogrammes@hrb.ie l +353 1 234 5000 (Siobhán Hackett, HRB) eu-Cofund@sfi.ie (Maria Nash, SFI) Research & Innovation

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Funding Calls Wellcome Grant Funding Call Opens: 16th February 2024 Deadline: 5PM GMT, 21st May 2024

Early Career Awards

Prefunding Process Map

Sample Application Form

Career Development Awards

Call Opens: 12th April 2024 Deadline: 5PM BST, 25th July 2024 Awardee Experience

Sample Application Form

Call Opens: 17th April 2024 Deadline: 5PM BST, 30th July 2024

Discovery Awards

Sample Application Form

Established Researchers Webinar

Useful Links Research Culture

Grant Writing Tips

Research Environment

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Funding Remit

Researcher Stories

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Funding Calls

SFI – IRC Pathway Programme 2024 Aimed at talented Postdoctoral Researchers across all research disciplines, this joint funding programme is focused on supporting researchers, who have held a PhD for at least 2 years, to establish themselves as independent investigators.

UCC Research Contacts STEM Stream: pathwaySTEM@ucc.ie AHSS Stream: pathwayAHSS@ucc.ie

SFI Contact pathway@sfi.ie

Launch Date: 5th December Preliminary Applications to Research Office UCC: 1PM, 26th January 2024 Internal Review Panel Finalise Candidate Nominations: 9th February 2024 Deadline for Notification of UCC Candidates to SFI: 1PM, 20th February 2024 Draft Full Proposals to Research Office for Review: 1PM, 25th March 2024 Full Proposal Deadline via SESAME: 1PM, 10th April 2024 (Candidates nominated for Full Proposal will be assigned SESAME account) Information Webinar

Call Document

FAQ's

Review Process

Female candidates strongly encouraged to apply.

Eligibility criteria, required applicant information and programme structure mirrors the 2022 Call. 2022 Programme Details HERE

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Funding Calls ERA4Health Joint Transnational Call (2024) “Modulation of brain ageing through nutrition and healthy lifestyle (NutriBrain)” Closes: 3PM, 15th January 2024 Decision Expected: October / November 2024 Guidance Notes

FAQ's

Eligibility Form

HRCI/HRB Joint Funding Scheme 2023/2024 Timeline: HERE Deadline for Receipt of Applications: 27th March 2024 Scheme Overview

Scheme Fact Sheet

FAQ's

SFI Frontiers for the Future Programme Projects Stream Launched: 20th December 2023 Information Webinar: Early 2024 TBC Application form available on SESAME: Early 2024 Notify Research Office of Intention to submit proposal: 15th March 2024 Internal Deadline for Review of Draft Proposal / Budget: 10th April 2024 Submission Deadline via SESAME platform: 1PM, 25th April 2024 Call Document

Research Impact

SFI Impact Webinar

SFI Research Centres Programme Full Proposal via SESAME platform: 1PM IST, 25th September 2024 Research & Innovation

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Funding Calls European Commission MCSA Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions – Staff Exchanges Deadline: 28th February 2024 Notification of Call Results: June/July 2024 TBC Info Webinar Recording

Presentation

Past Funded Projects

European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grant Scheme 2024 Call Opens: 29th May 2024 Deadline: 28th August 2024 Funding available from Enterprise Ireland (up to €16,000) to facilitate preparation and submission of a competitive ERC proposal.

Deadline for applications by Enterprise Ireland: 29th February 2024 To discuss potential proposals at UCC Research - niamh.mundow@ucc.ie Step by Step to ERC Application Process

Writing Part 1 of Proposal

Writing Part 2 of Proposal

ISIDORe Open Calls Deadline: Open while funding remains available Respiratory Pathogens

Details

Vector-Borne Pathogens and their Vectors

Details

Other Pathogens with Epidemic Potential Research & Innovation

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Funding Calls

Enterprise Ireland Commercialisation Fund — Call 1 2024 Deadline: 3PM, 9th February 2024 UCC Research Contact: t.deane@ucc.ie Eligibility and Application Details

UCC Innovation Contacts

American Society of Clinical Oncology Foundation (ASCO) Conquer Cancer Grants and Awards

Funding Opportunities

Young Investigator Award (YIA) Diversity and Inclusion in Breast Cancer Research Deadline: 11.59PM ET, 14th March 2024 Career Development Award Diversity and Inclusion in Breast Cancer Research Deadline: 11.59PM ET, 14th March 2024 Grant Writing Tips FAQ’s Webinars Sample Applications and Resources available HERE Research & Innovation

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College of Medicine and Health Graduate Studies 2024 Employment-Based PhD Call Deadline Extended to 5PM, 26th January 2024 This programme provides an opportunity for Health Science Professionals to conduct research while in employment.

Guidelines Application Form Call Outcome: Mid-February 2024 Scholarship Commences: April / July 2024

Doctoral Student Bursary Call Up to 10 Doctoral Bursaries to be awarded to CoMH students registered for PhD/MD /Doctorate to cover costs towards conference participation or access to training for academic development.

Deadline has passed Notification of Call Outcome: January 2024 Conference / Course Activity: 1st October 2023 to 22nd September 2024

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Events

Innovative Health Initiative - Call Days

Register

Call 6 (Two Stage) – Information Sessions IHI Rules and Procedures for Two-Stage Calls Time and Date: 2.30PM to 3.30PM, 15th January 2024

Call Document

Development of Practical Guidance and Recommendations for using Real World Data / Real World Evidence in Healthcare Decision-Making Time and Date: 10.30AM to 11.30AM, 16th January 2024 Support Healthcare System Resilience through a Focus on Persistency in the Treatment of Chronic Diseases Time and Date: 2.30PM to 3.30PM, 16th January 2024 Call 7 (Single-Stage) - Pitching Sessions Improving Clinical Management of Heart Disease from Early Detection to Treatment Time and Date: 2.30PM to 4PM, 23rd January 2024

Register Call Document

User-Centric Technologies and Optimised Hospital Workflows for a Sustainable Healthcare Workforce Time and Date: 2.30PM to 4PM, 24th January 2024 Clinical Validation of Biomarkers for Diagnosis, Monitoring Disease Progression and Treatment Response Time and Date: 2.30PM to 4PM, 25th January 2024

Applicant Guide

Key Docs & Links

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FAQ’s

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Events Cancer Research @ UCC Seminar Series

❑‘Developments in Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Care' Dr. Scheryll Alken, Haematology/Oncology Consultant, CHI ❑‘Addressing AYA Support Needs' Dr. Amy Nolan, Paediatric Haematologist, Mercy University Hospital Time and Date: 1PM, 15th January 2024 Meeting Registration Link Chaired by Dr. Eoghan Molloy. The event is open to everyone interested. Accredited for CPD through the Royal College of Physicians in Ireland (RCPI) and accepted by all Irish Postgraduate Training Bodies.

European Innovation Council Online Information Day – Work Programme 2024 Time and Date: 9AM – 5.15PM CET, 15th January 2024 Registration not Required. View the event live HERE

Online Information Day – Accelerator Challenges Work Programme 2024 Time and Date: 8.30AM – 1.15PM CET, 16th January 2024 Registration not Required. View the event live HERE Research & Innovation

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Events

School of Public Health UCC Together with the National Suicide Research Foundation (NSRF) and HSE National Office for Suicide Prevention (NOSP), the School of Public Health at UCC are launching an undergraduate Suicide Prevention module for Healthcare Students. This event is aimed at health and social care academics, stakeholders and student representatives nationally.

'An Undergraduate Suicide Prevention Module for Healthcare Students: Overviews, Insights and a World Café’ Time, Date: 10AM – 3PM, 17th January 2024 Venue: Pavilion Function Room, Mardyke, UCC

Register

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Events

10th Annual University Hospital Waterford Research Meeting Time and Date: Venue:

1PM, 19th January 2024 Elva Theatre, HSE / RCSI Education Facility, University Hospital (UHW), Dunmore Road, Waterford

Plenary Speakers: Ms. Grace Rothwell, Chief Officer South-East Community Healthcare and Deputy David Cullinane, Sinn Féin TD Party Spokesperson on Health Waterford Registration will take place in person on the day of the meeting, no advance registration.

This forum is open to all including Clinicians, Nursing Professions, the Professions allied to Medicine, Biomedical Scientists and anyone involved in healthcare improvement.

Social Prescribing Symposium Date and Time: 12PM – 3PM, January 19th 2024 Venue: Conference Room, Discipline of Physiotherapy, School of Clinical Therapies, Nano Nagle Place, Douglas, T12X70A To Register: email garryosullivan@ucc.ie

National OECI Forum: Building Comprehensive Cancer Infrastructures in Ireland hosted by Trinity St James’s Cancer Institute Date: 25th January 2024

Register

Session 1 - OECI Standards Session (Operational) - 8.30AM - 1PM Session 2 - Research in CCC Session – 2PM - 4.30PM Research & Innovation

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Events Next Steps for Research & Innovation Policy and Funding in Ireland The conference offers an opportunity for stakeholders to consider issues alongside key policy officials scheduled to attend from Department of Further and Higher Education, Department of Health, Department of Agriculture Environment and Rural Affairs of Northern Ireland, Department for the Economy, Northern Ireland and The Oireachtas.

Time and Date: 9AM – 1PM, 30th January 2024 (Registration 8.30AM) Format: Online Speakers: - Dr. Lisa Keating, Director of Research and Innovation, IUA - Dr. Joseph Ryan, Chief Executive Officer, THEA - Professor Ellen Hazelkorn, Joint Managing Partner, BH Associates, Dublin and Professor Emeritus, Technological University Dublin - David Fernández Terreros, Basque Business Development Agency - Dr. Majella Giblin, University of Galway - Sean Higgins, Future Proof Insights and Future Proof Media - Professor Jimmy Hill, National College of Ireland - Frank Jones, IFUT - Damien McConville, InterTradeIreland - Professor Fergal O’Brien, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland - Professor Pat O’Connor, University of Limerick and UCD

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Events

UCC Grand Rounds @ Cork University Hospital

will resume 24th January 2024

Research to Reality - Digital Solutions to European Challenges Organised under the Belgian presidency in cooperation with the European Commission, this event will explore the connection between pioneering Research in Digital Technologies under Horizon Europe and digitalisation initiatives within the Digital Europe Programme.

Date: 5th – 6th February 2024 Venue: The EGG, Brussels, Belgium Agenda

Register

UKRIO Webinar - Social Media and Ethics Time and Date: 10AM – 11AM GMT, 21st February 2024 Research & Innovation

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Call for Abstracts European Network for Positive Psychology (ECPP 2024) Call for Abstracts Deadline has now passed Notification of Accepted Abstracts: 14th of February 2024

11th European Conference on Positive Psychology Date: 10th - 13th July 2024 Conference Registration

Quality Enhancement Unit, UCC - Case Study of Good Practice 2024

UCC staff and students are invited to be a part of the 2nd Case Study of Good Practice Symposium to be held 23rd of May 2024. The event will exhibit examples of good practice: a successful process, project, procedure or strategy, across diverse areas of activity across campus to be shared with the wider UCC community.

Call for Submissions - accepted from areas of Education, Training, Research and Professional Support Services. Submissions from those fundamental within the creation, development or implementation of submitted case studies, especially from junior members of staff and students, highly encouraged.

Call Document

Submit Case Study

Event Details

Deadline: 9th February 2024 Notification of Results: 2024, Date TBC Enquiries to stephen.hammel@ucc.ie Research & Innovation

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Training

Epigeum Research Integrity Online Training - Epigeum Online Courses Supervisors and Mentors should ensure new Research Postgraduates and Postdoctoral Researchers undertake the necessary training.

Post Doc Development Hub - Online Training Series 2024 Topic: Career Planning for You Time and Dates: 12NOON – 1PM, 16th February 2024

Irish Implementation Science Training Institute

Details

Invitees Payment Deadline: 23rd January 2024 Training: February and July 2024

College of Medicine and Health Graduate Studies

Postgraduate Supports

Policies and Procedures Roadmap Infographics PhD MD MSc Research & Innovation

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Resources

College of Medicine and Health - Research Funding Resource Funding Opportunities, Grant Supports, Latest Funding and Policy Information, Clinical Studies Information and Support, College of Medicine and Health Funding News UCC Access Only via link or QR Code Research Funding Resource SharePoint Link

Clinical Research Facility CRF UCC Weekly Newsletter

Edition 1

College of Medicine and Health - Inclusion Health Research Group (IHRG) (IHRG) is an inter-disciplinary group of academics, researchers and practitioners committed to establishing more equitable and inclusive health care provision. While the group is based within the College of Medicine and Health, members are welcomed from any discipline with an interest in this area.

Enquiries to IHRG Co-Convenors: Dr. Angela Flynn Angela.Flynn@ucc.ie and Mary Cronin mary.cronin@ucc.ie Research & Innovation

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Resources

UCC Research Impact Toolkit

UKRIO Research Integrity Office • Recommended Checklist for Researchers • Responsibilities of a Research Assistant/Technician in improving research culture • Culture Change of the Research Excellence Framework REF 2028 • Correcting the scholarly record, and dispelling myths around corrections • Research Misconduct Reporting Checklist • Advice to unhappy complainants in research misconduct investigations • Webinar Link - How Openness Facilitates Collaboration Subscribers can access the UKRIO portal which includes new resources and functions for networking (AI)2ed Artificial Intelligence and Academic Integrity Research Project

Toolkit - Ethical Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Learning & Teaching Research & Innovation

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Resources State Indemnity Guidance

SIG 10: Indemnity and Insurance Arrangements for Clinical Trials Health Research Between DSA Healthcare Enterprises and Academic Institutions ecrin - EU-X-CT Initiative Mapping Exercises EU Cross-border Clinical Trials Multistakeholder Initiative Survey 1 - aims to map all regulatory frameworks or legal guidance about cross-border access to clinical trials that already exist in Europe Survey 1 Survey 2 - aims to map all the different paying schemes for cross-border access to clinical trials that already exist in Europe Survey 2 Survey 3 - aims to gather information from Investigators and Sponsor / Clinical Operations Experts who have already participated or engaged in cross-border trials Survey 3

HRB Researchfish – Outcomes and Tracking Platform The Health Research Board (HRB) will employ Researchfish from January 2024 to record outcomes, impact and output for HRB funded projects.

The platform will enable Principal Investigators (PI’s) to carry out outcome reports and connect their portfolio of projects.

FAQ's

User Guide for Researchers

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