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Index Funding Calls…....... 2 - 12 Events………..….… 13 - 17 Training…….…..….. 18 - 21
This Research and Innovation weekly publication began in August 2023 and contains details on Funding Calls, Award Deadlines, upcoming Training and Events, Research Resources and Opportunities. It is a supplementary resource to the College of Medicine and Health Research Funding SharePoint.
1 Wellcome Funding Calls Early Career Awards – Deadline 5PM, 21st May
Resources…...….…. 22 - 27 Opportunities…..… 28 - 29
Bioimaging Technology Development Awards – Deadline 30th April
Funding Awardees.……. 30
2 Academic Health Sciences (AHS) Awards Launched 15th February, (Details on Page 2)
3 Marie Skłodowska - Curie Actions MSCA ‘Doctoral Networks Info Session’ - REGISTER 2PM – 3.30PM, 9th April, BHSC 301
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Funding Calls
‘An ambition of the 2023 - 2028 UCC Strategy ‘Securing our Future’ is to “align the South/ Southwest Hospitals Research Framework with that of the University to support the development of an Academic Health Sciences System” (Goal 1: Research & Innovation, Strategic Approach 1.5.v). UCC Academic Health Sciences was established in 2022 and the continued development of an Academic Health Sciences System is a key priority for the College of Medicine and Health. We are pleased to launch the Academic Health Sciences Seed Funding Awards (AHS Awards) to support new collaborations amongst the Academic Health Sciences System partners. Funding is available through the continued support of our corporate partners Pfizer, Boston Scientific, Laya Healthcare and GSK. The AHS Awards will support new research collaborations to develop larger grant applications to National and International Calls to support the on-going development of the work and to maximise impact. Projects should align to the UCC 2023 - 2028 Strategic Plan, Goal One: Research and Innovation by seeking to align to one or more of the UCC Futures areas.
Professor Gerard O’Keeffe, Vice Head of Research and Innovation
Funding
Up to €30,000 or Up to €10,000
Duration:
12 months commencing October 2024
Eligibility:
Applications are accepted from a new collaborative team, of at least 2 applicants where the lead applicant is a member of CoMH Academic Staff of Lecturer Grade and above, with a primary affiliation to a member School and the Primary Co-Applicant is a member of Healthcare Staff in an affiliated Clinical Institution.
Deadline:
5th May 2024
Guidelines
Application Form
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Funding Calls
European Partnership for Personalised Medicine EP PerMed Joint Transnational Call ‘Identification or Validation of Targets for Personalised Medicine Approaches (PMTargets)’ Eligibility Checklist
Call Text
Applicant Guidelines
Partnering Tool
Preproposal Form
To ensure institutional endorsement of your application and to verify eligibility, notify UCC Research of your intent to apply euresearch@ucc.ie Internal Deadlines Budget Review / Approval to euresearch@ucc.ie: 1PM, 27th February Submission to HRB Portal for UCC Endorsement: 1PM, 4th March
Call Deadlines Pre-proposal Deadline: 5PM CET, 5th March Notification of Pre-Proposal Results: 20th May TBC Invite to Full Proposal Stage: 20th May TBC Full Proposal Deadline: 5PM CEST, 20th June Rebuttal Stage: Mid/End August Notification of Funding Decisions: October 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 JPI Antimicrobial Resistance JTC2024
’Interventions Moving forward to Promote ACTion to counteract the emergence and spread of bacterial and fungal resistance and to improve treatments (AMR Interventions)’ Applicants for HRB funding must focus primarily on Human Health as part of this call. To ensure institutional endorsement of your application and to verify eligibility, notify UCC Research euresearch@ucc.ie of your intent to apply
Call Details
Closing Date: 14th March Internal Deadlines Budget Review / Approval to euresearch@ucc.ie: 1PM, 7th March Submission to HRB Portal for UCC Endorsement: 1PM, 13th March
Interreg
North-West Europe Call 4 Call Overview
Guidance for Applicants
Key documents and links
Information Session
Thematic Priorities Factsheets
Call Deadline (Step 1): 12NOON CET, 21st March Call Deadline (Step 2): 26th September 2024 For further information contact UCC Research Contact Point Paolo Saporito psaporito@ucc.ie Research & Innovation
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Funding Calls Wellcome Discovery Research Funding
Early Career Awards
Call Opens: 12th March Deadline: 5PM GMT, 21st May 2024
Sample Application Form
Prefunding Process Map
Career Development Awards
Call Opens: 12th April Deadline: 5PM BST, 25th July 2024
Sample Application Form
Awardee Story
Discovery Awards
Call Opens: 17th April Deadline: 5PM BST, 30th July 2024
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 UCC Research Contacts STEM Stream: pathwaySTEM@ucc.ie AHSS Stream: pathwayAHSS@ucc.ie SFI Contact pathway@sfi.ie
Deadline for Notification of UCC Candidates to SFI: 1PM, 20th February Draft Full Proposals to Research Office for Review: 1PM, 25th March Full Proposal Deadline via SESAME: 1PM, 10th April Candidates nominated for Full Proposal to be assigned a SESAME account Information Webinar
Call Document
FAQ’s
Review Process
SFI Frontiers for the Future Programme INFORMATION WEBINAR – 10AM, 19th February Register Awards and Projects Stream Application Forms: Available on SESAME Awards Stream - Rolling Call: Accepting Applications until further notice Projects Stream Notify Research Office of Intention to submit proposal: 15th March Internal Deadline for Review of Draft Proposal / Budget: 10th April Submission Deadline via SESAME platform: 1PM, 25th April Eligible applicants planning to submit a proposal should notify UCC Research Contact Point a.forde@ucc.ie Call Document
SFI Impact Webinar Research & Innovation
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Funding Calls
European Commission MCSA Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions – Staff Exchanges Deadline: 28th February Notification of Call Results: June/July TBC
Info Webinar Recording
Presentation
Past Funded Projects
European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grant Scheme 2024 Call Opens: 29th May Deadline: 28th August 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 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
SFI Research Centres Programme Full Proposal via SESAME platform: 1PM IST, 25th September 2024
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Funding Calls Graduate Studies - Doctoral Bursary Call Spring 2024 Guidelines and Application Form available HERE Deadline: 5PM, 1st March Call Outcome: Late March
Graduate Studies - Employment-Based PhD Call Deadline has passed Call Outcome: Late February Scholarship Commencement: April / July 2024
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 Career Development Award - Diversity and Inclusion in Breast Cancer Research Deadline: 11.59PM ET, 14th March Grant Writing Tips, FAQ's, Webinars, Sample Applications and Resources available HERE
ISIDORe Open Calls Deadline: Open while funding remains available Respiratory Pathogens Vector-Borne Pathogens and their Vectors Other Pathogens with Epidemic Potential
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Funding Calls
Innovative Health Initiative Call 6 Two-stage call with topics on treatment persistency and the use of real-world data / evidence. Call 7 single-stage call with topics on heart disease, the healthcare workforce, and biomarkers.
Applicant Guide
Key Docs & Links
FAQ’s
Recordings of past information sessions IHI Calls 6 and 7 are available HERE under ‘Agenda, Presentations and Recordings’
Applied Partnership Awards (APA) 2024 Expression of Interest: email to hrbapplications@ucc.ie 1PM, 13 March Budget Review/Approval: email hrbapplications@ucc.ie 1PM, 2nd April Submission to HRB GEMS Portal for UCC Endorsement: 1PM, 9th April HRB Deadline: 1PM, 10th April This call includes strong emphasis on Public and Patient Involvement (PPI), see page 14 of Guidance Notes. FAQ’s
One-to-One PPI Support Facilitator: Dr. Emmy Racine, PPI Ignite Network @ UCC Programme Manager Date: 27th February Book Appointment Slot Research & Innovation
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Funding Calls National University of Ireland are offering NUI Travelling Doctoral Studentships 2024
Disciplines: All Disciplines Open to: NUI graduates planning on pursuing, or in their first year of, doctoral research with a substantial travel component Value: up to €120,000 over 4 years Closing date: 25th March Further details Full range of NUI Awards 2024 Should you have any questions, the NUI Awards Team can be contacted at awards@nui.ie Research & Innovation
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Funding Calls
Irish Cancer Society PhD Research Scholarship Programmes 3 different Cancer Research Scholarships €22,000 minimum Stipend per annum
over full-time (3 or 4 years) or part-time basis
Unique Mobility Element with all Scholarships
Translational & Clinical Research
Cancer Survivorship Research
Underserved Communities in Cancer Research
Applications are made through the Irish Cancer Society Gateway Grant Tracker Online System
Applicants must email grants@irishcancer.ie with a complete ‘Intention to Submit’ form, by 3PM Wednesday 13th March. Template available under Guidelines, FAQ and Documents section of each call. Full Application Deadline: 3PM Thursday, 4th April Research & Innovation
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Funding Calls
Seeking UCC Partners for Proposal to DIGITAL-2023-SKILLS-05-SPECIALEDU ‘Specialised Education Programmes in Key Capacity Areas’ UCC is a founding partner of UNIC (European University of Cities in Post-Industrial Transition), an ERASMUS-funded partnership of 10 Universities across Europe working with their cities and one another to tackle urban challenges and develop shared, sustainable futures through Teaching, Research & Community Engagement. Professor Minna Isomursu, University of Oulu is coordinating an application to the Digital Europe Programme DIGITAL-2023-SKILLS-05-SPECIALEDU - Specialised Education Programmes in Key Capacity Areas and is seeking UCC collaborators. Proposed Project: aims to develop learning content and teaching methods for Advanced Digital Skills for Degree Programmes educating professionals working with Health Data. Work may be done on a new or existing programme. The ultimate goal is that Europe would have more professionals who have capacity to use and innovate around Health Data. UL and TCD are also collaborating on this proposal. Award Provides: 50% funding which covers the design of new learning content together with the consortium, and teaching of the content. It may be used for providing financial support for students, hiring external experts for teaching etc. The Call also asks for developing self-standing modules targeted for working professionals, but it needs to be in addition to Degree Programmes.
If interested, contact Professor Isomursu minna.isomursu@oulu.fi and cc Mathias Reckmann, UCC UNIC Programme Manager, mathias.reckmann@ucc.ie
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Events
UCC Grand Rounds @ Cork University Hospital ‘The Final Frontier - Navigating End-of-Life Care in CUH’ Presented by: Professor Seamus O’Reilly, Consultant Medical Oncologist Dr. Mary Jane O’Leary, Consultant in Palliative Medicine Andrea Moriarty, Quality and Patient Safety Lead Philip Comyn, Cork City Coroner Máiréad Lyons, End-of-Life Care Coordinator Time and Date: 1PM – 1.30PM, 21st February Venue: CUH Main Auditorium
Join Online
UKRIO Webinar - Social Media and Ethics Time and Date: 10AM – 11AM GMT, 21st February Guest Speaker: Dr Nicolas Gold, Associate Professor in Computer Science, University College London
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UCC Research – ERC Tuesdays Series of in person Tuesday afternoon talks, with guest speakers from European Research Council evaluation panels and funded researchers. An opportunity for candidates to learn about projects being awarded and participate in Q & A sessions. #
Time & Date
Speaker
Topic
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2PM, 20th February
Dr. Patrick Lansley, National Contact Point
Overview of ERC, discussion on panels that evaluate proposals and importance of identifying the best fit and Proof of Concept grant.
ERC Advanced Panel Chair Professor Anita Maguire
Will provide insight as a panel member and outline Advanced Candidate profile.
Niamh Mundow and Kevin Goggin
Details on supports available.
Professor John Cryan, ERC Starting Grant Evaluation Panel Member
All speakers will discuss their experience and perspectives on what successful proposals look like. Professor Favell will also discuss his non-standard inclusion of various partners on his own grant.
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1PM, 27th February
Professor, Adrian Favell, ERC Advanced Grant award winner and ERC Consolidator Grant evaluation panel member Professor Alan Kelly 3
2PM, 5th March
Professor Paul Ross, Advanced Grant recipient Professor Maria McNamara, Starting Grant and Consolidator Grant recipient
All three successful researchers applied to ERC more than once and will discuss their projects, their experience and provide advice to candidates, on Stage 1 and Stage 2 (the interview).
Dr Dónal Hassett, Starting Grant recipient Register interest in attending with niamh.mundow@ucc.ie Due to capacity limitations, preference will be given to those submitting in the next 12 months Research & Innovation
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Events Successful Viva Preparation Online Workshop Time and Date: 2PM – 4PM, 20th February Facilitator: Professor Eileen Savage
Incredibly valuable workshop (via Zoom) for final year PhD Students intending to submit and wanting to prepare for a successful Viva Voce examination.
Register
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Events Raising Awareness of Child Trafficking and Exploring Potential Research Collaborations Hosted by: ISS21 Poverties, Social Justice, & Inequalities Cluster and the Inclusion Health Research Group (IHRG) Speaker: Mr J.P. O’Sullivan, Network and Communications Manager, MECPATHS Time and Date: 11AM – 12NOON, 21st February Venue: Room G14, Western Gateway Building Further details contact Dr. Angela Flynn, Convenor of ISS21 Poverties, Social Justice, and Inequalities Cluster at angela.flynn@ucc.ie
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HR Excellence in Research UCC Researcher Online Orientation Online welcome session to all UCC’s new Research Staff facilitated by the HR Research Team. This session introduces how HR Research supports staff, the HR Research team, policies and practice, and Professional Training and Development opportunities available in UCC. Representatives from the Office of the Vice President for Research & Innovation and Innovation UCC will also be online to provide information and answer questions. Time and Date: 2PM – 3.30PM, 29th February
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Events Policy Forum for Ireland Next Steps for Cancer Services in Ireland Time and Date: 9AM - 1PM, 7th March Register
Agenda
Preorder Publication Order Past Event Publications
European Health Week 2024 13th to 17th of May Details
School of Public Health are planning a series of events as part of this annual initiative which commenced in 2019 targeting awareness growth around Public Health and encouraging collaboration among the community in Europe. The team are happy to link in or synchronise with others in the College of Medicine and Health who may be organising activities. If interested, please contact Dr. Monica O'Mullane m.omullane@ucc.ie
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Training HRB-TMRN Independent Data Monitoring Committee Course
3 Day Online Programme hosted by HRB - TMRN in collaboration with the Irish Critical Care Network and The Institute of Clinical Trials and Methodology, UCL Time and Dates: 10AM – 1PM, 19th, 20th and 21st February Apply
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Training
Research Essentials
Advanced Searching Techniques for Systematic Reviews Time and Date: 10AM – 12.30PM, 20th February
Register
Introductory Searching Techniques for Systematic Reviews (Brookfield BHSC, Room 2.25) Time and Date: 11AM – 12.30PM, 28th February
Register
An Introduction to Metadata for Researchers Time and Date: 10AM – 11.30AM, 28th February
Register
Designing Academic Posters Time and Date: 10AM – 11.30AM, 13th March
Register
Podcasting / Audio Editing for Researchers Time and Date: 10AM – 11.30AM, 14th March
Register
Session enquiries to: researchdata@ucc.ie
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Training Introduction to Public and Patient Involvement (PPI) 5 ECTS Module for UCC Postgraduate Research Students commencing 9th April The aim of the module is to introduce students to the principles and practices of Public and Patient Involvement (PPI) in Health and Social Care Research. It will be delivered in a hybrid format through a series of interactive workshops, over a period of 4 weeks. Module Outcomes Define and explain (PPI) and its role and importance in research Identify and define PPI partners' roles and involvement in different stages of the research process Develop and apply strategies for building and sustaining meaningful PPI relationships Develop and apply an approach to PPI that is underpinned by principles, values and ethics Identify and apply an appropriate approach to evaluating and reporting PPI
Places are limited. Interested students are required to complete the following Expression of Interest Form before Friday 8th March.
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Training Epigeum Research Integrity Online Training - Epigeum Online Courses Supervisors and Mentors should ensure new Research Postgraduates and Postdoctoral Postdoctoral Researchers undertake the necessary training
Post Doc Development Hub – Online Training for Research Staff Career Planning for You Time and Date: TBC
Introduction to Publication Ethics – Committee On Publication Ethics Time and Date: 12NOON – 1.30PM, 26th February
College of Medicine and Health Graduate Studies
Policies and Procedures
Postgraduate Supports
Roadmap Infographics PhD
MD
MSc
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Resources
HRB Clinical Research Facility UCC The HRB CRF-UCC provides the dedicated infrastructure and experienced research staff working to the required international quality standards that are critical for the successful conduct of regulated and other forms of complex patient-focused research. Contact Erin Crowley, Academic Study Co-ordinator at academic-cordinator@ucc.ie for information on supports that the CRF can provide for grant applications or study.
Clinical Research Facility CRF UCC Weekly Newsletter
Edition 1
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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
Inclusion Health Research Group (IHRG)
An inter-disciplinary group within the College of Medicine & Health of academics, researchers and practitioners committed to establishing more equitable and inclusive health care provision. Members are welcome from any discipline with an interest in this area. Enquiries to IHRG Co-Convenors: Dr. Angela Flynn Angela.Flynn@ucc.ie Mary Cronin mary.cronin@ucc.ie
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Resources Cancer Research @UCC SharePoint resource provides access to information about facilities, research supports, communications assets and the latest news from Cancer Research @ UCC and the UCC Clinical Trials Group. Cancer Research @UCC SharePoint Resource
UCC Access Only via link or QR Code
HRCI Position Paper 2024
HRCI Strategy 2024 - 2027
HNN 3.0 Health-NCP-NET •
Factsheet on Health Funding in EU4Health and Horizon Europe
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Health NCP Net Information on Clinical Studies Annotated Template
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Horizon 2020 Evaluation
(AI)2ed Artificial Intelligence and Academic Integrity Research Project
Toolkit for the Ethical Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Learning & Teaching
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Resources Digital Scholarship Studio at Boole Library
Equipment Loans
Specialist Peripherals
3D Scanning Library Studio Video Recording Studio
VR Digital Environment Lounge 3D Printing
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UKRIO Research Integrity Office New Resources AI Challenge
Mental Health and Well-being
Managing Research Misconduct Investigations
Widening Participation
Misconduct in Research Procedure
Research Culture Initiatives in the UK
• 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
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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 2 aims to map all the different paying schemes for crossborder access to clinical trials that already exist in Europe Survey 3
aims to gather information from Investigators and Sponsors / Clinical Operations Experts who have already participated or engaged in cross-border trials
HRB Researchfish – Outcomes and Tracking Platform The Health Research Board (HRB) will employ Researchfish 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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Opportunities
IGNITE Start-Up Incubation Programme: Open Call for Applications Applications now being accepted from recent graduates interested in starting a business with IGNITE UCC.
Closing date: 26th February Interviews for those shortlisted: 4th March Programme commencement: 8th April
Details
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Opportunities Would you like to host a Postgraduate student from the MSc Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Programme for their 4-month Computer-Based Research Project this summer?
No supervisory bioinformatics expertise required. Most of the students have life science background and should all be trained and self-sufficient enough to learn and apply standard bioinformatics methods. Any combination of Life Science and Data Analysis is welcome. This is an excellent opportunity to test candidate PhD students / R A’ s and to generate preliminary data for grant applications. Deadline for Descriptive Abstract to M.Claesson@ucc.ie indicating whether physical lab attendance during the summer is required: 1st March Project allocation will take place later that month and will be based on the students’ preferences and Semester 1 marks. The current class is the largest so far, thus the chance of getting a student is high. Start Date: Late May/early June 2024 Minor Thesis Submission Deadline: 1st October 2024
Should you have questions on suitable topics and enquiries contact Marcus J. Claesson, PhD Associate Professor in Bioinformatics, School of Microbiology and APC Microbiome Ireland M.Claesson@ucc.ie
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Catalogue of Grant Awardees 2023
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