IRC-GSI programmes
Geological Survey Ireland have partnered with the Irish Research Council on a number of funding programmes. These range from MSc and Postdoc Earth Science research, to interdisciplinary projects across social and physical sciences.
Enterprise Partnership Scheme
The IRC Enterprise Partnership Scheme is designed to support postdoctoral level researchers based in third level institutes but working closely with an industry partner or public body.
Projects are two years duration and fund a fellowship with a small portion of funding available for research costs.
Successful applicants are expected to spend time with the industry partner during the project and engage with the relevant sector.
Geological Survey Ireland may also act an Enterprise partner in some circumstances – please contact research@gsi.ie before developing your proposal if you are considering GSI as your Enterprise Partner.
For further information please see the IRC EPS website
Employment Based Programme
This call supports industry based research. The aim of the programme is to (i) embed the scholar in a professional research and innovation environment for training and development whilst simultaneously providing postgraduate education leading to a Masters by Research or PhD; and (ii) facilitate research collaboration, knowledge transfer and networking between scholars & their host HEIs and Irish-based employers
The GSI-IRC funding is aimed at Masters (Research) level students carrying out research in a company or approved public body. They will have duel status as an employee and registered student for the duration, but the cost is shared by the company, GSI and the Irish Research Council. For the purposes of this call, the GSI may count as an Employment Partner (Public body) if the project requires infrastructure or data only available from the GSI, however GSI restrictions do apply. If you have a project that you think could be hosted by the GSI please contact us as soon as possible at research@gsi.ie
Funding available: Contributions to scholarship and fees for Masters (Research) (Max €16k scholarship, Max €5,750 fees and max €2,250 research costs). Employment partners must contribute 1/3rd of the minimum cost (€24k per annum) but can contribute additional salary costs if appropriate for the work being undertaken.
Duration: 12 or 24 months
Eligibility: Masters (Research) level student hosted by an industry partner or approved public body
For further information and terms and conditions see the IRC EBP website
COALESCE 2018
The Irish Research Council and GSI have partnered for the new COALESCE programme. The aim of COALESCE is to establish collaborative alliances and partnerships to respond to challenges set out in the National Development Plan and by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) identified by the UN. TProjects should aim to cultivate new knowledge, evidence, collaborations and links that enhance the role and impact of Ireland’s research community in contributing to the achievement of national challenges and wider global goals. COALESCE will leverage the quality of Ireland’s research base to address societal challenges. The call will drive active collaboration between those who produce new knowledge and those who use it.
GSI will co-fund 2 projects under the 2018 call:
1H Geoscience education and communication, 24 months, up to €100,000
1I Estimating and communicating the societal and economic value of geological heritage, 24 months, up to €100,000Budget:
Up to €100,000 is available for each project.
Closing date & submission
Applications are via the IRC online system. Closing date for Expressions of Interest is June 28th, deadline for final applications is September 3rd.
All information and documentation is available on the IRC COALESCE website.