1. Case Study of an Industry Research Project
Dr Rena Barry-Ryan
13th March 2019

2. Example Seed: Idea, partnership, etc Area/or part of your expertise
Relationship with Company? List 2018.
Irish Research Council Enterprise Funding
4 year funding
Resources needed
Expertise needed

3. The Irish Research Council’s Enterprise Partnership Scheme
An unique national initiative linking researchers to enterprise & co-funding.
Awardees receive an annual package of up to  €24,000 per annum comprising of:
A scholarship stipend of €16,000 per annum
Fee contribution of up to  €5,750 per annum
Research expense fund of  €2,250 per annum
Two thirds cost - The enterprise partner commits an annual contribution of €8,000. 
The Form: Supervisor, Industry Mentor, Candidate detailed CV & Referees needed.
The description & Workplan:

5. Advantages Real world Access to facilities
Access to production environment
PhD Student - good remuneration
New methods
Final Year projects potential
Work placement potential
Other research/projects
Publications linked to industry

6. Caution Balance successful funding with realistic WP
Focus on project plan
Change in direction
Progress
Reports IP
Day job?
Resources required
Structured PhD - modules