College of Medicine and Health
Issue Date: 6th February 2024
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The Research and Innovation weekly publication commenced in August 2023 and is a supplementary resource to the College of Medicine and Health Research Funding SharePoint which contains details on Funding Calls and Deadlines, upcoming Training and Events, Research Resources and Opportunities.
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Funding Calls
Joint Transnational Call of the European Partnership for Personalised Medicine Call Text
Applicant Guidelines
Partnering Tool
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)
Call Details
JPI Antimicrobial Resistance JTC2024 Call Title: 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. Closing Date: 14th March 2024 Research & Innovation
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Funding Calls Wellcome Discovery Research Funding
Early Career Awards
Call Opens: 16th February 2024 Deadline: 5PM GMT, 21st May 2024
Sample Application Form
Prefunding Process Map
Career Development Awards
Call Opens: 12th April 2024 Deadline: 5PM BST, 25th July 2024
Sample Application Form
Awardee Story
Discovery Awards
Call Opens: 17th April 2024 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 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 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 a SESAME account Information Webinar
Call Document
FAQ’s
Review Process
SFI Frontiers for the Future Programme Awards Stream Application Form: Available on SESAME Projects Stream Application Form: Available on SESAME early 2024 Awards Stream - Rolling Call: Accepting Applications until further notice Projects Stream 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
SFI Impact Webinar
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Funding Calls SFI Research Centres Programme Full Proposal via SESAME platform: 1PM IST, 25th September 2024
Enterprise Ireland Commercialisation Fund — Call 1 2024 Deadline: 3PM, 9th February 2024
Eligibility and Application Details
UCC Research Contact: t.deane@ucc.ie
UCC Innovation Contacts
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
European Commission MCSA Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions – Staff Exchanges Deadline: 28th February 2024 Notification of Call Results: June/July 2024 TBC
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Funding Calls Graduate Studies - Employment-Based PhD Call Deadline has passed Call Outcome: Mid-February 2024 Scholarship Commencement: April / July 2024
Doctoral Student Bursary Call Deadline has passed Notification of Call Outcome: February 2024 Conference / Course Activity: 1st October 2023 to 22nd September 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 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
ISIDORe Open Calls Deadline: Open while funding remains available Respiratory Pathogens Vector-Borne Pathogens and their Vectors Other Pathogens with Epidemic Potential Research & Innovation
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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 2024 Budget Review/Approval: email hrbapplications@ucc.ie 1PM, 2nd April 2024 Submission to HRB GEMS Portal for UCC Endorsement: 1PM, 9th April 2024 HRB Deadline: 1PM, 10th April 2024 This call includes strong emphasis on Public and Patient Involvement (PPI), see page 14 of Guidance Notes. FAQ’s
PPI Workshop Facilitator: Dr. Emmy Racine, PPI Ignite Network@ UCC Programme Manager Time and Date: 2PM to 4PM, 6th February 2024 Location: Room 2.26, Western Gateway Building Register
One-to-one PPI Support Facilitator: Dr. Emmy Racine, PPI Ignite Network @ UCC Programme Manager Date: 27th February 2024 Book Appointment Slot Research & Innovation
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Events Cancer Research @ UCC Seminar Series
‘The Impact of Psychological Distress Among Cancer Patients' Dr. M Fahmi Ismail, Cork University Hospital ‘Palliative Care: Clinical Research and Advances in 2024' Dr. Aoife Lowney, Marymount Hospital Time and Date: 1PM, 12th February 2024
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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.
UKRIO Webinar - Social Media and Ethics Time and Date: 10AM – 11AM GMT, 21st February 2024 Guest Speaker: Dr Nicolas Gold, Associate Professor in Computer Science, University College London
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Events Policy Forum for Ireland Next Steps for Cancer Services in Ireland with Professor Juliette Hussey, Professor in Physiotherapy, Trinity College Dublin Professor Mark Lawler, Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor, Professor of Digital Health and Chair in Translational Cancer Genomics, Queen’s University Belfast Averil Power, Chief Executive, Irish Cancer Society and Damien Bennett, Northern Ireland Cancer Registry Richard Flaherty, Cancer Care West Dr. Thomas Hofmarcher, The Swedish Institute for Health Economics Professor Michael Kerin, University of Galway, Saolta University Health Care Group Eileen Nolan, National Cancer Control Programme
Time and Date: 9AM - 1PM, 7th March 2024
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Events HR Excellence in Research 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.
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Time and Date: 2PM – 3PM, 29th February 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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Call for Abstracts
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 Submissions accepted from areas of Education, Training, Research, Professional Support Services. Highly encouraged from those fundamental within the creation, development or implementation of submitted case studies, especially from junior members of staff and students.
Call Document
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Event Details
Deadline: 9th February 2024 Notification of Results: 2024, Date TBC Enquiries to stephen.hammel@ucc.ie
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Call for Abstracts
UCC Medical Research and Technology Society Student Research Conference March 1st - 2nd, 2024 Dora Allman, Student Hub and Western Gateway Building CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
Submission Deadline Extended: 9th February 2024 This student-led conference is designed to cultivate collaboration and the exchange of expertise among students engaged in Medical and Health Research. This platform serves as a unique opportunity for Undergraduate and Graduate students who have excelled in their research to showcase their skills and knowledge. For those submitting abstracts or expressing desire to participate, reach out to the SRC team at medicalresearchtech@uccsocieties.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 2024 Apply
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Training
Research Essentials
Open Access Publishing Time and Date: 10AM – 11.30AM, 6th February 2024
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Introductory Searching Techniques for Systematic Reviews (Online) Time and Date: 11AM – 12.30PM, 14th February 2024
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Advanced Searching Techniques for Systematic Reviews Time and Date: 10AM – 12.30PM, 20th February 2024
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Introductory Searching Techniques for Systematic Reviews (Brookfield BHSC, Room 2.25) Time and Date: 11AM – 12.30PM, 28th February 2024
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An Introduction to Metadata for Researchers Time and Date: 10AM – 11.30AM, 28th February 2024
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Designing Academic Posters Time and Date: 10AM – 11.30AM, 13th March 2024
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Podcasting / Audio Editing for Researchers Time and Date: 10AM – 11.30AM, 14th March 2024
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Session enquiries to: researchdata@ucc.ie
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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 Series 2024 Topic: Career Planning for You Time and Date: 12NOON – 1PM, 16th February 2024
Introduction to Publication Ethics – Committee On Publication Ethics Time and Date: 12NOON – 1.30PM, 26th February 2024
College of Medicine and Health Graduate Studies
Policies and Procedures
Postgraduate Supports
Roadmap Infographics PhD
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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. The team are happy to support Patient-Focused Researchers applying to current Wellcome and HRB Funding Calls with advice on: Study Design Statistics and Analysis Data Management
Clinical Research Facility CRF UCC Weekly Newsletter
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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 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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Resources HRCI Position Paper 2024 HRCI Strategy 2024 - 2027
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 in Learning & Teaching
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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- -CT Initiative Mapping Exercises EU Cross-border Clinical Trials Multistakeholder Initiative Survey 1
aims to map all regulatory frameworks or legal guidance about crossborder access to clinical trials that already exist in Europe Survey 2
aims to map all the different paying schemes for cross-border 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 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 2024 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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