Irish Research Council 2014/2015

NormalBob Ubiquitypants

Does anyone know the story with the technology grant for a laptop? Is it one laptop or could I get a laptop and an ipad? IT's for a 1000 and need to use it fairly soon.

JervisOak

Anyone know the cutoff threshold specifically for Elevate? Got my feedback and score by post today.

Susi1

Hi all. Does anyone know when the create new application form option for January 2015 will appear on the online application system? Thanks.

Sklarker

Susi1 wrote: »

Hi all. Does anyone know when the create new application form option for January 2015 will appear on the online application system? Thanks.

Someone's keen! I think it was December 20th last year for the PG Scholarship if that's any help

Cork2106

I received IRC postgraduate funding this year but was a bit slow about filling in all the relevant forms. Have other people received their first installment already? Should I be worried?

candle_wax

Cork2106 wrote: »

I received IRC postgraduate funding this year but was a bit slow about filling in all the relevant forms. Have other people received their first installment already? Should I be worried?

First cash installment? I haven't, but seeing as the scholarship only started on Oct 1, I figured it would be the end of the month - but it depends on the university, I think

Cork2106

Ya thanks for reply! I know someone who has been getting it for a couple of years and she got an email last week from the IRC saying she would hear from her institution this week and the money would go through then. I haven't heard anything from the IRC so was starting to worry. I suppose first years must be dealt with last maybe, I dunno?

candle_wax

Cork2106 wrote: »

Ya thanks for reply! I know someone who has been getting it for a couple of years and she got an email last week from the IRC saying she would hear from her institution this week and the money would go through then. I haven't heard anything from the IRC so was starting to worry. I suppose first years must be dealt with last maybe, I dunno?

Yeah it goes via your institution, so I'm hoping I'll just get the money on the same monthly pay day as I did last year (when I was funded directly by the university). But maybe I'm being a bit optimistic in hoping that it will be a seamless transition!

candle_wax

I saw the list of postgraduate funding projects was announced yesterday - some great ideas in there. Well done to everyone - it's official now!

http://research.ie/awards/government-ireland-postgraduate-scholarships-2014

Susi1

Hi, has anyone here applied for an enterprise funded phd? If so, is the deadline different from the postgraduate scholarship? Any help appreciated.

Smeghead1941

On a funding related-topic, does anyone have/know where to get a look at a successful ESRC funding application? I'd be very grateful for a peek at one.

Susi1

What area are you applying in?

Smeghead1941

Susi1 wrote: »

What area are you applying in?

History/social science/crime : mostly history

Susi1

I am applying for one in science, I would also like to see an example of an application.

Smeghead1941

Susi1 wrote: »

I am applying for one in science, I would also like to see an example of an application.

How are you finding the help notes on the website?

Susi1

Not great, they don't give much information as to what they are looking for in the application form or any help in how to fill it out. You?

Smeghead1941

Susi1 wrote: »

Not great, they don't give much information as to what they are looking for in the application form or any help in how to fill it out. You?

Too vague, which is why I'd like a look at a successful app, if anyone has access to one

Censorsh!t

800 words for why you chose the university and supervisor. Kill me now.

candle_wax

Hi everyone - I'm just wondering does anyone currently on an IRC scholarship know anything about the progress reports we need to submit twice a year? When are they due/is there a template, etc etc.

Thanks.

Piglet85

candle_wax wrote: »

Hi everyone - I'm just wondering does anyone currently on an IRC scholarship know anything about the progress reports we need to submit twice a year? When are they due/is there a template, etc etc.

Thanks.

I had an IRC scholarship for the last year of my Phd (2013/14). The first report was to cover the period from October - April, and was due late May. The second one was to refer to work carried out from March - September 2014, but they didn't request it until December (it's only actually due tomorrow)! The mid year one is requires very little information really, but the end of year one is more detailed.

candle_wax

Piglet85 wrote: »

I had an IRC scholarship for the last year of my Phd (2013/14). The first report was to cover the period from October - April, and was due late May. The second one was to refer to work carried out from March - September 2014, but they didn't request it until December (it's only actually due tomorrow)! The mid year one is requires very little information really, but the end of year one is more detailed.

Ah great, thanks a million. I'm assuming it's pretty similar this year, and sounds like I don't need to be too worried about the mid-year one just yet anyway.

Thanks again!

Susi1

Hi, has anyone answered the ethical statement or sex gender dimension question?

Falthyron

Susi1 wrote: »

Hi, has anyone answered the ethical statement or sex gender dimension question?

My project does not require ethical approval so I don't have to answer that. I have suggested a possible sex/gender dimension element might emerge, but its quite loose. Not sure if they will buy it!

Why do you ask?

Ravelleman

Susi1 wrote: »

Hi, has anyone answered the ethical statement or sex gender dimension question?

If an ethical statement is not required then mark it as N/A.

The gender dimension statement is compulsory for all applications.

Edit: you might want to confirm the second point directly. I was absolutely certain of it when I made my application, which led me to writing one.

Falthyron

Ravelleman wrote: »

If an ethical statement is not required then mark it as N/A.

The gender dimension statement is compulsory for all applications.

Edit: you might want to confirm the second point directly. I was absolutely certain of it when I made my application, which led me to writing one.

You are correct. Even if there isn't a sex/gender dimension to your project you have to explain why there isn't.

mickstupp

Crikey that reminds me. I keep forgetting I need a statement from the dept. head about ethics...

Censorsh!t

I had to fill out ethical approval section because I have an email correspondence with one of the authors I'm looking at.

Do you need a statement from ethics department now, or only if you get accepted? That's what I gathered from it?

mickstupp

Not sure. I think the ethics statement goes to the Graduate Studies department before they sign off on your application???

Censorsh!t

Not sure. We were told a few weeks ago that we didn't need to seek permission right away but could wait until we knew if we were accepted. But, I want to be completely sure!

challengemaster

https://irishresearch.smartsimple.ie/files/318532/f91880/GOIPG_2015__Guide_for_Applicants.pdf

. Full ethical approval from the relevant HEI Ethics Committee is not required at the application stage. However, if the
application is successful evidence of full ethical approval will be required as part of the award acceptance (as per the Terms and Conditions).