Dr. Lucy Byrnes Funding for Postgraduate Research Dr. Lucy Byrnes Dean of Graduate Studies 12 th February, 2013
Outline 1.Find a PhD 2.Funding Irish Research Council Other funding sources 3.Q & A
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Irish Research Council Government of Ireland Postgraduate Scholarships €16,000 p.a. for 4 years for Structured PhDs plus fees plus option to apply for research support, e.g. computer, travel How to apply? Deadline 12 th March, 2013
Evaluation Criteria Quality of the Research Project (40%) Training & Career Development Aspects (10%) Capability of applicant (30%) Suitability of the host organisation (20%) On-line application
Related IRC schemes Enterprise Partnership Scheme Employment-based Postgraduate Programme Awards co-funded by IRC and industry/employer Project to be agreed between university and industry partner Ask your proposed supervisor for advice
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Where to next? Professors/lecturers = potential supervisors for further information on professor’s/lecturer’s research interests How to choose a research project? A research area that interests you A supervisor/lab with/in which you can work Research funding opportunities – competition for funding
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