Deadline: 31 August 2011
Open to: PhD graduates in the fields of science and engineering that underpin biotechnology, information and communications technology,
Grant: €400,000 direct costs for a period of four years
The SFI Starting Investigator Research Grant (SIRG) Program provides an opportunity for excellent early-career-stage investigators to carry out independent research in the fields of science and engineering that underpin biotechnology, information and communications technology, and sustainable energy and energy-efficient technologies.
Objectives:
* enable those at an early career stage to establish themselves as independent researchers;
* provide the support and infrastructure to carry out novel research in areas that underpin biotechnology, information and communications technology, and sustainable energy and energy-efficient technologies;
* gain important experience towards a full-time academic position, including the supervision of the postgraduate student supported by the award;
* enable the award holder, together with his/her postgraduate student, to carry out their work in Ireland’s public research bodies, including Universities and Institutes of Technology;
* offer funding opportunities that help third-level institutions attract and develop researchers and their careers;
* allow early-career investigators of all nationalities to enhance their experience in Irish HEIs;
* allow early-career investigators who have been employed outside of Ireland to return to work in an Irish HEI.
Eligibility
* at least three years, but not more than eight years of relevant research experience beyond the PhD, MD, or equivalent
* proven record of internationally recognised independent research accomplishments
* must not hold or have held a significant, independent research award of greater than one-year duration
* must not hold a faculty position at the time of application or at the start of the award
* have an identified mentor on SI
Application
Potential applicants must first contact the Research Office of the intended host institution, who will coordinate a process to obtain a list of approved applicants.
Proposals will only be accepted as a single submission in the form of a two-part proposal (two separate PDF documents). Applicants should follow the instructions detailed in the Call document to complete the various sections of the application.
Grant
€400,000 direct costs for a period of four years
Contact
For further information on the SIRG program, please contact SIRG@sfi.ie
