Overview of Enterprise Schemes Dr. Ross Mc Kiernan Enterprise Programmes Manager
Individual researchers Policy advisory role Investing in People Early stage career development Competencies & Skills Creative and novel ideas Investing in Excellence All Disciplines: Research for knowledge & Research for Policy
EU Networks & Opportunities NORFACE ERA-NET
IRC SCHEMES 2013 Government of Ireland Postgraduate Research Scholarships Government of Ireland Postdoctoral Fellowships Enterprise Schemes (Employment Based Programme, Enterprise Partnerships & Elevate) Project Grants (HSS and multidisciplinary) Research Development Initiative* (partnership with other public bodies) New Foundations Ulysses Lindau Nobel Laureate
Enterprise-Academia-Social Collaboration Advantages: User Driven: Research arises as a result of question relevant to Enterprise Enterprise can initiative riskier projects, R&D strategies can be developed with funding programmes in mind Increased communication and collaboration between universities and enterprise Potential generation of novel Intellectual Property
Enterprise-Academia-Social Collaboration What skills do Enterprise look for from Researchers? Fundamental knowledge and expertise in specific area; Critical and analytical skills, scientific rigour, sound methodological approaches; Leaders in their field which contributes towards research credibility An appreciation of enterprise environments and practical research application
OVERVIEW OF ENTERPRISE PROGRAMMES Investing in people and ideas Co-educational programmes, not contract research Building diverse research careers Employment Based Postgraduate Programme (EBP) Enterprise Partnership Scheme (EPS) Elevate Postdoctoral Programme (ELEVATE)
EMPLOYMENT BASED POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME Researcher is an employee of the Employment Partner and based primarily on Employment Partner premises (50% - 70% of time) Researcher is registered as a Postgraduate student with Irish HEI and is a full time student working full time on the research 1 HEI fees only covered up to 5,750 per annum regardless of whether EU or non-eu
ENTERPRISE COMMITTMENT Employment of the researcher for duration of Award, (12m/24m/36m/48m) Capacity to provide mentoring and professional guidance to the individual researcher (Employment Mentor) Employ researcher for full duration of degree and host them 50-70% of time with access to experimental facilities or data Sign an IP agreement with the Irish Higher Education Institution
Enterprise COSTS Irish Research Council gives HEI 24,000 which includes: Enterprise: - 16,000 contribution to salary to be paid to Employment Partner - Fees to max. 5,750 pa - Research Expenses to max. 2,250 pa - Min 8,000 pa or minimum graduate entry level
BENEFITS TO Enterprise Recruit new employees & up-skilling existing employees Dedicated researcher onsite Build research networks and collaborations with HEIs Value for Money TO Researchers Employment Exposure to commercially oriented research environments Structured postgraduate development Enhanced mentoring and supervision
ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP SCHEME (EPS) Researcher based in Irish Higher Education Institution (HEI) Project is agreed between researcher, HEI and Enterprise Partner Open to SMEs and Multinationals and non-profit orgs * *
Enterprise COMMITTMENT Capacity to provide professional guidance and mentoring to the individual researcher (Enterprise Mentor) Access to experimental facilities or data Commitment to co-fund at a rate of one third for the duration of the award Sign an IP agreement with the Irish Higher Education Institution
Enterprise COSTS Postgraduate Scholar Costs total 24,000 pa Total award per year includes: stipend 16,000 pa; fees to max 5,750 pa; research expenses to max. 2,250 pa. Irish Research Council: 66% of Award Enterprise: 33% of Award (up to max 8,000 pa) Postdoctoral Fellow Costs total 45,895 pa Total award includes: salary of 31,275 pa; PRSI 3,365; Pension 6,255 pa; research expenses to max 5,000 pa. Irish Research Council: 66% of Award Enterprise: 33% of Award (up to max 15,298 pa or 30,596 over 2 years)
BENEFITS TO Enterprise Access to talented preassessed researchers and potential future employees Build research networks and collaborations with Irish HEIs Low level of bureaucracy streamlined process from application to award Maximise potential for innovation People & Ideas Value for Money TO Researchers Enhanced employability Exposure to commercially oriented research environments Structured postgraduate development Transferrable skills Enhanced mentoring and supervision from enterprise experts
ELEVATE POSTDOCTORAL PROGRAMME Encouraging international and inter-sectoral mobility > insight into business aspects of research and innovation Facilitate research collaboration, knowledge transfer and networking between Irish based HEIs and international host Years 1 & 2: Fellow based in Higher Education Institution (HEI) or Enterprise Partner outside of Ireland Year 3: Fellow based in Irish HEI maintaining link to international HEI or Enterprise Partner Project is agreed between HEI and international host and IP agreement signed at start
Enterprise COSTS 40% EU Commission funding; 30% IRC funding; 30% Host Enterprise Partner funding Individually calculated according to personal circumstances of researcher (country going to, family etc) 58,500 base rate and country coefficients applied: For example estimate total of 88,977 pa all inclusive 1 Pay over 3 years = 29,659 pa cost to Enterprise Partner Pay over 2 years = 44,500 pa cost to Enterprise Partner 1 including PRSI, pension, ave. mobility allowance of 10,980, direct costs of 9,600 and contribution to HEI overheads of 3,130 pa
RESEARCHER ELIGIBILITY FOR ELEVATE Be an Experienced Researcher (ER) of any nationality (e.g. hold a PhD or have 4 years full-time equivalent research experience) Be a resident of an EU or Associated Country - who is currently living in Ireland but does not have to be an Irish citizen Have been an ER for no more than 5 years (career breaks of up to 5 years are taken into account) Have spent no more than 40% of his/her time during their ER career period carrying out research outside Ireland
BENEFITS TO Enterprise Access to talented preassessed researchers and potential future employees Build research networks and collaborations with Irish and International HEIs Low level of bureaucracy streamlined process from application to award Maximise potential for innovation People & Ideas Value for Money TO Researchers Enhanced employability Exposure to commercially oriented research environments Transferrable skills Enhanced mentoring and supervision from enterprise experts Intersectoral / international mobility
Overview of process Focus on funding excellence, originality and potential No subject quotas, no favoured topics nor disciplines Vital ingredients: Exceptional researcher Supervisor/Mentor at University Enterprise Mentor/Partner (national vs. international) Research idea Agreement/drafting of Research idea/proposal Discussions around IP Submission to Council & Peer review International Assessment Board Award
EVALUATION CRITERIA (EBP/EPS) Quality of Proposed Research (50%) Quality of Researcher (30%) Environment (20%) Clarity and coherence of proposed topic Quality and appropriateness of methodology Feasibility and credibility of research plan Originality and innovative nature Clarity of plans to acquire new knowledge and skills Match between applicant and project profile Track record to date Match between applicant, Academic supervisor/ Mentor, institution and Enterprise/Employment Partner Host Infrastructure and facilities
EVALUATION CRITERIA (ELEVATE) Track Record / Research potential of applicant Training and Career Development Aspects & Impact of the Fellowship Quality of the Research Project Quality of Host Organisations / Implementation of the Fellowship (30%) (25%) (25%) (20%)
EURAXESS Ireland Provides free advice and guidance to researchers moving to or from Ireland to develop their research career HELP DESK HOSTING AGREEMENT SCHEME EURAXESS IRELAND PORTAL (www.euraxess.ie) practical information hosting agreement scheme Jobs portal cv database mobility@iua.ie Tel: +353 1 676 4948 Jennifer Cleary Head of EURAXESS Ireland Magda Wislocka EURAXESS Ireland Officer & Hosting Agreement Scheme Manager
Enterprise Programme Manager Dr Ross McKiernan rmckiernan@research.ie Enterprise Research Support Officers Dr Johanna Archbold jarchbold@research.ie Margaret Egan megan@research.ie www.research.ie info@research.ie / 01 2315000
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