UCD – Lyons Research Farm
Application for use of resources
Revised September2011
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University College Dublin – Lyons Research Farm
Application for use of Resources
Section 1: Applicant Details;
Name of applicant:
Date:
(Academic staff member responsible)
School:
Other project team members;
(1)
(2)
(3)
Project Title;
New Project; (select)
Additional phase of existing project; (select)
Original Project Code Number;
Proposed Start Date;
Proposed End Date;
Purpose of Project; (select)
Signature of Applicant;
Date:
Section 2: Brief Project Summary (max 200 words);
Send an electronic copy of this application to finbar.mulligan@ucd.ie (Chairman Lyons Mgt
Committee) vivian.gath@ucd.ie (Named Vet Surgeon) edward.jordan@ucd.ie Lyons farm manger.
Office use only;
Date received;_____________
Project No.;__________
Outcome;_________________________________________________________
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Section 3 Licensing and UCD Research Ethics Committee Requirements;
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Experimental license (Cruelty to Animals Act, 1876)
Do you require a license under the Cruelty to Animals Act, 1876; (select)
Do you have such a license; (select)
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Animal Remedies Regulation (1996)
Does your protocol include the use of a pharmaceutical substance; (select)
Identify Substance;
Is this substance licensed in Ireland for the species in which it is to be used; (select)
Product authorisation number;
Legal category;
If the product is not registered do you have a clinical trials licence; (select)
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Genetically Modified Organisms Regulations (1994)
Does your protocol involve the use of Genetically Modified Organisms; (select)
If yes have you notified the College Biosafety Officer; (select)
Do you have a licence to use Genetically Modified Organisms from the
Environmental Protection Agency of Ireland; (select)
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UCD Research Ethics Committee approval;
Does your protocol involve the use of live animals; (select)
Do you have such approval from the UCD Research Ethics Committee; (select)
(attach (i) copy of request form or (ii) letter of approval)
Section 4 Land Requirements
Area;
Location;
Condition at beginning;
Condition at end;
Other inputs beyond those required for a commercial crop;
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Section 5 Building Requirements
Section 6 Animal Requirements
Animal numbers;
Type;
Source;
Other inputs beyond those required for a commercial enterprise;
Section 7 Machinery Requirements
Section 8 Labour Requirements
Farm worker;
Technical;
Other;
Section 9 Projected Financial Costings (consult with the Farm Manager)
Number of hours
Labour:
Ordinary time
Overtime
Farm Worker
Technical
Other
Machinery:
Tractor Hours
Other
Housing:
Other inputs and services: Any and all costs incurred that are greater than the
difference between sale and purchase price will be covered by the research grant.
Revenue foregone
Percentage shortfall on commercial performance;
Total extra costs;
Total revenue lost;
Cost of project;
UCD – Lyons Research Farm
Application for use of resources
Revised September2011
Section 10 Project Funding
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Research Project
Do you have any funding available to support the cost of this project; (select)
If yes give details;
Net cost to Lyons;

Teaching project
Has the cost of the class been agreed with the Head of School; (select)
Section 11 Publications
Relevant publications (list maximum of 3)
Do you propose publishing the results from this project; (select)
If yes indicate likely publication;
Section 12 Details of Project
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