College of Medicine and Health, Research and Innovation eBulletin 3rd January 2024

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Research & Innovation eBulletin

Ríomhfheasachán Taighde agus Nuálaíochata Issue Date: 3rd January 2024

from the Research and Innovation Team

QR Code to Catalogue of Grant Awardees of 2023

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Ríomhfheasachán Taighde agus Nuálaíochata Issue Date: 3rd January 2024

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

Applicant Eligibility Form

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

Overview of Scheme

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

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 collaborative 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 Opens: 12th January 2024

Information Day: 15th January 2024

Register

Agenda

Pre-proposal Deadline: 5PM CET, 5th March 2024 Notification of Pre-Proposal Results and 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 (Siobhán Hackett, HRB) eu-Cofund@sfi.ie (Maria Nash, SFI)

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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 email pathway@sfi.ie

Launch Date: 5th December Submission of Preliminary Applications to Research Office UCC: 1PM, 26th January 2024 Meeting of Internal Review Panel to Finalise Candidate Nominations: 9th February 2024 Deadline for Notification of UCC Candidates to SFI: 1PM, 20th February 2024 Submission of 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 submission will be assigned a 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 European Commission MCSA Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions – Staff Exchanges Deadline: 28th February 2024 Notification of Call Results: June/July 2024 TBC

Info Webinar Recording

MCSA SE Presentation

Past Funded Projects

European Research Council (ERC) Advanced Grant Scheme 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 Step by Step to ERC Application Process Webinar

To discuss a potential ERC Advanced Proposal, contact niamh.mundow@ucc.ie

ISIDORe Open Calls Deadline: Open as long as funding remains available Respiratory Pathogens

Details

Vector-Borne Pathogens and their Vectors

Details

Other Pathogens with Epidemic Potential

Details

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Funding Calls Wellcome Trust Grant Funding Early Career Awards

Call Opens: 16th February 2024 Deadline: 5PM GMT, 21st May 2024

Career Development Awards

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

Discovery Awards

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

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

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College of Medicine and Health Graduate Studies 2024 Employment-Based PhD Call This programme provides an opportunity for Health Science Professionals to conduct research while in employment.

Guidelines: HERE Application Form: HERE Deadline: 12th January 2024 Call Outcome: Mid-February 2024 Scholarship Commencement: 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 Research & Innovation

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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, Children’s Health Ireland CHI ❑ ‘Paediatric Haematology and AYA: Improving Outcomes Dr. Clodagh Ryan, Paediatric Haematologist, Mercy University Hospital Time and Date: 1PM, 15th January 2024 Meeting Registration Link Open to everyone interested. Accredited for CPD through the Royal College of Physicians in Ireland (RCPI) and accepted by all Irish Postgraduate Training Bodies.

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

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Events

European Innovation Council Online Information Day – Accelerator Challenges Work Programme 2024 8.30AM – 1.15PM CET, 16th January 2024

Registration Not Required View the event live HERE

UCC Grand Rounds @ Cork University Hospital

Grand Rounds will resume January 2024

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Events

Call for Submissions - Case Study of Good Practice Symposium 2024

Quality Enhancement Unit, UCC

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.

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.

2024 Symposium Details: HERE Submit Case Study: HERE Deadline: 9th February 2024 Notification of Results: Early 2024 Enquiries to stephen.hammel@ucc.ie

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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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Training Epigeum Research Integrity Online Training

Supervisors and Mentors should ensure new Research Postgraduates and Postdoctoral Postdoctoral Researchers undertake the necessary training.

Post Doc Development Hub - Researcher Training Series 2024 Time and Dates: TBC (Details to Follow)

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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Training UCC Digital Badge An Introduction to Health Literacy for Health & Social Care Professionals 10 Week Programme commencing 8th January 2024

Digital Badge Details HERE / Scan QR code below

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News Feature

College of Medicine and Health – Winter 2023 College Assembly The Winter College Assembly was held on the 18th of December at Brookfield Campus.

Head of College, Professor Helen Whelton welcomed attendees and was delighted to be joined by colleagues, both in person and online. Professor Whelton presented the College Strategy Implementation Plan to the Assembly and presented staff updates in relation to recruitment, promotions and research funding successes. Commenting how immensely proud she is of valuable work being carried out across the College, wile continuing to work together to enhance health and wellbeing of communities globally.

Professor Whelton was joined by Vice Heads; Dr. Aoife Fleming: Interprofessional Learning, Professor Mark McEntee: Learning and Teaching, Professor Gerard O’Keeffe: Research and Innovation, and Professor Yvonne: Nolan Graduate Studies, all of whom presented excellent overviews of the extensive and varied work carried out in their areas. It was a pleasure to see the excellence in Clinical and Health Science Education, Practice, Research and Innovation, from across the College, knowing the impact this will have on generations to come.

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News Feature

College of Medicine and Health – Winter 2023 College Assembly

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News Feature College of Medicine and Health - Men’s Health Symposium Masterclass in Behaviour Change Research and Launch of ‘E-MAT Study’ and ‘On the Ball’ Campaign Reports

The College of Medicine and Health, Men’s Health Symposium took place on Friday 24th of November at the Mardyke Pavilion Function Room, Mardyke Walk, Cork.

Leading this research, Dr. Mohamad Saab, Senior Lecturer and Director of Graduate Studies at the School of Nursing & Midwifery, undertook two studies; the creation of E-MAT Virtual Reality (VR) game and 'On The Ball' campaign, collaborating with various national and international researchers.

Facilitated by Dr. M. Rovito, Associate Professor, Department of Health Sciences, University of Central Florida, Dr. G. Shorter, Reader, School of Psychology, Queen’s University Belfast and Professor S. Robertson, Emeritus Professor, School of Health, Leeds Beckett University, the Masterclass in Behaviour Change Research aimed to raise awareness, motivating men to prioritise their health, while advocating testicular self-examination and prompt early seeking of assistance for symptoms related to testicular disease.

E-MAT Trial Report

On the Ball Campaign Report

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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) The Inclusion Health Research Group (IHRG) is an interdisciplinary 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

Link to 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 for the Ethical Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Learning & Teaching Research & Innovation

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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 Link

Survey 2 - aims to map all the different paying schemes for crossborder access to clinical trials that already exist in Europe

Survey 2 Link

Survey 3 - aims to gather information from Investigators and Sponsors/Clinical Operations Experts who have already participated or engaged in cross-border trials

Survey 3 Link

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.

User Guide for Researchers

FAQ's

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Conferences Next Steps for Research & Innovation Policy and Funding in Ireland Time and Date: 9AM – 1PM, 30th January 2024 Format: Online Speakers: Dr. Lisa Keating, Director of Research and Innovation, Irish Universities, Association 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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Agenda

Pre-order Publication

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.

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