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Global Engagement Research Award

The University’s Strategic Plan contains a commitment to global engagement, designed to raise our international profile, improve our global rankings and maximise the impact of our research on the world’s leading problems.   

This award recognises the most outstanding contribution to advancing UCC's research impact and reputation on the world stage in the year 2025.

Evaluation Criteria

Demonstrate how your global research aligns with the four pillars of UCC's Global Engagement Plan.

The four pillars of the Global Engagement Plan are: Excellence, Impact, Partnership and Citizenship.

Global Excellence

  • Strengthen UCC's global reputation and impact through global research excellence.

Global Impact

  • Advance our impact on global challenges through the prioritisation of strategic research collaborations.
  • Accelerate the University’s improved position in global rankings, building on key areas of strength.

Global Citizenship

  • Further our commitment to Global Citizenship by embedding development education, including the Sustainable Development Goals, in our curriculum and our research in line with our connected curriculum.

Global Partnership

  • Advance our impact on global challenges through the prioritisation of strategic research collaborations.
  • Collaborate with diverse international stakeholders to further University strategy and the goals of Global Citizens 2030, Ireland’s international talent and innovation strategy.

Deadline For Submission

  • Friday March 27th 2026, 5pm.

How To Apply

To submit a nomination for this award, complete all sections of the entry form.

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