HELP WITH PROPOSALS
Step 1. Funding Opportunities
Step 2. Preparing a proposal
Step 3. Proposal Submission
Step 1. Funding Opportunities
To see a list of open calls check Eureka! here......
The 3 main categories of sources of funding are the Irish State, the European Union, and others.
- The Irish State
The National Development Plan (NDP) 2007-2013 has earmarked €2bn for research. This funding is being channelled through a range of national agencies, each with a particular role to play in achieving the targets set out the NDP. Read more ... - European Union Funding
For current open calls under FP7 see the Cordis which contains information on all the programmes. The main platform for the European Union’s funding for research is the Framework Programme (FP). Funding of €52bn for the 7th round was agreed in 2007 and it will run until 2013. Read more.. - Other Funding
Other funding can come from domestic sources, like associations (e.g. CII, ACCA, IEE) and companies (e.g. Glanbia, Georgia Tech). Researchers need to be aware of international bodies (e.g. UN, OECD), companies (e.g. Intel, Google, Microsoft, Wellcome) and foundations (e.g. Gates Foundation, Getty) that may fund work in their speciality. Some other national governments encourage non-national submissions, like US, Canada, Japan. Read more....
Step 2. Preparing a Proposal
Research Information System
DRE's Research Information System is now available for online submissions of research proposals to the Research Support Office. Just click on the image and enter your log on details (email address and staff number). The process is very straightforward and the more you use it the easier it gets! If you have any queries or need any help please email research@dit.ie
The following assistance is available to anyone preparing a proposal, click on the links for more details:
- Training Programmes for researchers and research support staff
- Proposal Writing Assistance
- Guidelines for preparing a Budget
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The procedures for the employment of research staff are available here.....Procedures for the Employment of Research Staff - March 2012
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The salary scales to be used for research posts are available here: DIT researcher salary scales
- Understanding Funder Submission Requirements
- Standard Submission Documents
- DIT Matching Funding Source Declaration
If your project requires matching funding from DIT use this form to help you track and identify the proposed sources. Project PIs or PMs are asked to declare the amount and source of any matching funds they propose to use in a project. Where the funds are from an existing project please provide the relevant project number. If they are from other funds (teaching allocation, etc.,) please indicate this. If DIT is the coordinator it is not essential to put the source of matching funding down for every partner but the amount should be included. When you enter your proposal information into the Research Information System you will be asked to provide this information.
Step 3. Proposal Submission
*** NB *** SIGNATURES
Proposal submissions generally require official signatures to verify that the proposal is supported internally and will be allocated the resources needed for the outputs to be delivered. In getting the sign-off, time must be allowed for the signatory to review the document and to sign. DIT, as with other well established HEIs, requires a proposal to be submitted for authorised signatures a MINIMUM of 5 working days before the deadline.
Final Checks
- Enter your proposal on to DRE's Research Information System
- Ensure the Proposal has the required DIT ethical committee clearance if necessary
- Plan the means of proposal submission
- Deadline: Funders will not accept submissions beyond the deadline
- Documentation: Make sure all of the documentation is in the format and within the size limitations required. For example, certain EU calls do not allow attachments.
- Location: Make sure the correct location for delivery is verified (for example the EPA have offices in Wexford and Dublin ).
Next step.....If your proposal has received funding from the agency you will then have to Set up and Manage your Project.