Networking & Marine Research Communication Awards (Ireland)

Appropriate networking activities that support the goals and/or complement the objectives of national and international marine plans are also eligible, e.g. Climate Action Plan for Ireland, Food Vision 2030, Impact 2030, European Green Deal Strategy, EU Farm to Fork Strategy, EU Mission: Restore the Ocean and Waters by 2030, EU Strategy for the Atlantic, Marine Strategy Framework, Water Framework and the Marine Spatial Planning directives.

Specifically, funding will be awarded for:

• Post-Graduate Students, Early Stage Post-Doctoral Researchers and Research Assistants to present their marine research to an international audience, network with international marine experts and disseminate research carried out in Ireland on the global stage.
• Networking opportunities including support for hosting in-person or virtual marine conferences/workshops held in Ireland.
• Open Access Publication costs relevant to marine research carried out under the themes outlined in the National Marine Research & Innovation Strategy 2017-2021 where the applicant can demonstrate costs are not covered through any other funding/budget mechanisms.
• Short/small scale media productions promoting marine research in Ireland specific to a theme outlined in the National Marine R&I Strategy.

Award Categories

• Grant support is provided in the following categories:
  • Hosting Workshops & Conferences: Maximum grant-aid available €4000.
    • This award provides support for the organisation of in-person or virtual National/International
    • Marine Conferences or workshops held in Ireland.
  • Research Awards – Event and Training Opportunities: Minimum grant-aid €300 and maximum grant-aid €1,500.
    • This award provides for attendance to:
      • Present papers/posters at international (overseas) Conferences/Workshops.
      • Attend national/international marine-related Training Courses.
      • Undertake a Research/Working Visit at an overseas Research Organisation (10 to 30 days).
  • Marine Research Communication: Maximum grant-aid €3,000 for an Open Access Publication and €3,000 for a Media Production.
    • This award provides grants to:
      • Provide funding towards Open Access Publication costs to disseminate marine research findings.
      • Preparation and dissemination of research outputs, focusing on communicating research impact, through the generation of policy briefs, infographics, visualisation tools, etc.
      • Provide funding towards the cost of Media Productions depicting and promoting marine research in Ireland suitable for broadcast on social/multi-media.

Eligibility Criteria

• Hosting Workshops & Conferences
  • This award is open to all legal entities on the island of Ireland with the appropriate scientific and technical qualifications and expertise to host a marine-themed Conference/Workshop e.g.
    • Higher Education Institutes (HEIs).
    • Research Institutes.
    • Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
    • Other Representative Organisations e.g. NGOs (Non-Governmental Organisations).
• Research Awards – Event and Training Opportunities
  • This Award is open to:
    • Students currently carrying out a research Masters or PhD and registered at an academic institution on the island of Ireland (ROI/NI). Students may only apply for funding for events taking place up to the final date of their college registration. Proof of support by the Research Supervisor is required.
    • Research Assistants carrying out marine-related research and employed at academic or research institutions on the island of Ireland.
    • Early stage Post-Doctoral contract researchers carrying out marine-related research and employed at an organisation on the island of Ireland. Early stage Post-Doc being 1st or 2nd funded position, which is typically within 3-6 years of PhD award, (2018 onwards).
    • Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Other Representative Organisations based on the island of Ireland. SME/NGO representatives are not required to present at international conferences/workshops.
• Marine Research Communication
  • This award is open to all legal entities on the island of Ireland (ROI/NI) with the appropriate scientific and technical qualifications and expertise e.g.
    • Higher Education Institutes (HEIs).
    • Research Institutes.
    • Small & Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
    • Other Representative Organisations e.g. NGOs (Non-Governmental Organisations).

For more information, visit Marine Institute.