College of Medicine and Health

COST

COST was the first and is the widest European network for the coordination of nationally funded research activities.

COST brings together researchers and experts in different countries working on specific topics. COST does NOT fund research itself, but supports networking activities such as meetings, conferences, short term scientific exchanges and outreach activities. COST Actions are networks centred around nationally funded research projects in a particular field. Approximately 250 Actions are currently supported by COST. These are a good starting point for the development of consortia for FP7 projects, for instance.

The programme is divided into 9 Scientific Domains:

   • Biomedicine and molecular biosciences

   • Chemistry and molecular sciences and technologies

   • Earth system science and environmental management

   • Food and agriculture

   • Forest, their products and services

   • Individuals, societies, cultures and health

   • Information and communication technologies

   • Materials, physical and nanosciences

   • Transport and urban development

Proposals should include researchers from a minimum of five COST countries. On average, grants are worth around €100,000 annually over four years.

Proposals are submitted on-line and are assessed in two stages. Preliminary Proposals (maximum 1 500 words/3 pages), should provide a brief overview of the proposal and its intended impact (for template go to http://www.cost.eu/opencall). Eligible Proposals will be assessed by the relevant Domain Committees and applicants of selected Preliminary Proposals will be invited to submit a Full Proposal. Full Proposals will be peer reviewed (for assessment criteria go to, http://www.cost.eu/opencall). The decision will normally be taken within six months of the collection date and the Actions should expect to start within three months thereafter. 

Collection dates for Preliminary Proposals are usually the last Friday in March and SeptemberUp to 80 applicants will be invited to submit Full Proposals, of these up to 30 new Actions will be selected, subject to available budget.

Marie Curie Intra-European Fellowships (IEF)

This action provides financial support for advanced training and trans-national mobility, for a period of 12 to 24 months (full-time equivalent), for individual projects presented by experienced researchers active in Member States or associated countries in liaison with a host organisation from another Member State or associated country. The research topic will be chosen by the researcher in collaboration with the host, with a view to achieving a diversification of competences and developing his/her career in a European context

Marie Curie International Incoming (IIF)

Incoming Fellowships aim to reinforce the research excellence of the Member States and the associated countries through knowledge sharing with incoming top-class researchers active in a third country to work on research projects in Europe, with the view to developing mutually beneficial research co-operation between Europe and the third country.

Note: third countries are countries which are neither EU Member States nor third countries associated to FP7

Marie Curie Outgoing (IOF) Fellowships

Outgoing Fellowships aim to reinforce the international dimension of the career of European researchers by giving them the opportunity to be trained and acquire new knowledge in a high-level organisation active in research, established in a third country (outgoing phase). Subsequently, these researchers will return with the acquired knowledge and experience to an organisation in a Member State or associated country

Note: third countries are countries which are neither EU Member States nor third countries associated to FP7

Breast Cancer Campaign Research Grants

Breast Cancer Campaign is now accepting applications for its Project grants and PhD studentships.

The closing date to submit an application is 6 July 2012 to be considered for the November 2012 grant round.

For further information the Breast Cancer Campaign website and download our grant funding information and application form guidelines literature.

Breast Cancer Campaign welcomes applications in all areas of breast cancer research including genetics, biology, growth, diagnosis, treatment, emotional impact and prevention.

If you have any queries or would like to be kept up-to-date with future funding opportunities, please email grants_admin@breastcancercampaign.org

Health Research Board - Cochrane Fellowships 2012

The HRB and HSC R&D Division are now inviting applications for Cochrane Fellowships in 2012.

WHAT is the aim of the Fellowship?

The aim of the Cochrane Fellowships scheme is to build capacity on the island of Ireland in conducting systematic reviews for inclusion in the Cochrane Library. The scheme forms part of a commitment to increase the ability of researchers to conduct high quality R&D for health and social care, and for managers and professionals to be aware of, and act upon, the results.

WHAT does the Fellowship include?

The Fellowship provides the Fellow with protected time of up to two days per week for up to two years to conduct a review. The award covers systematic review training costs, salary-related costs and research expenses.

WHO should apply?

Applications are invited from individuals resident In the Island of Ireland working in the health and social care area. As this is a training fellowship, applications from those with no prior experience and/or structured training in conducting systematic reviews are encouraged to apply.

WHAT is the application process?

Applications for Cochrane Fellowships can be made only by the prospective recipient, and must be submitted on the appropriate application form. Application forms are available on the HRB website. Full details and guidance notes are available on the HRB website