Research Call 2013 - Information Seminars
Research and Codex Division
University Limerick, Thursday 11th April
DAFM Offices, Backweston, Monday 15th April
Presentation
•Background & Context
•Strategic Planning
•Call 2013
• topics
• evaluation process
• awards
Priority Setting-National Research Prioritisation
Exercise (NRPE)
• Need to focus funding on research that will stimulate economy
in short term
• Year long study overseen by independent Steering Group
• Outcome – 14 priorities; 5 very relevant to agri-food:
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Sustainable Food Production & Processing
Food for Health
Manufacturing Competitiveness
Processing Technologies and Novel Material
• Also recognises need for underpinning platform technologies
• Action Plans being worked through PAG
The Research Continuum
Basic
Pre-Applied /Applied
DAFM’s FIRM, RSF &
CoFoRD
Research Institutions
Industry /
Academia
schemes
EU FP7
Commercial
Enterprise
Ireland R&D
Programmes
Companies
Objectives of DAFM’s Research Programmes
Capacity
Critical Mass
(Human / Physical)
(Collaboration / Strengths)
Knowledge Base
&
Scientific Expertise
Capability
Consolidation
(Expertise / Training)
(Adding value)
Stimulating
Sustainable
Agricultural
Production
through
Research &
Innovation
Energy
Security
Food
Research
Ireland
Pathways
for
Growth
Delivering the smart
objectives of Food
Harvest 2020
Sea
Change
EI Food
Strategy
Periscope
foresight
4food
Development of a SRA for Forestry
COFORD Council Forest Research Working Group (CCFRWG)
Formed mid 2012 – to develop a Strategic Research Agenda for Forestry
10 Meetings to date & Stakeholder Consultation completed
Broad Thematic Areas under consideration– include
•Land availability & Forest Expansion
•Forest Sustainability & Productivity
•Recovery & Value added
•Forestry & the Environment
•Forest Protection
•Ecosystem services
Prioritisation of Research Ideas nearing completion
SRA for forestry – Anticipated publication mid 2013
Used as basis for 2013 Call topics
Meat
Fresh Cut
Produce &
Cereal
Based
Foods
Marine
Origin
Foods
Wood
Product
s
Prepared Consumer Foods
Consumer Understanding
Animal
Production
Crop
Production
Aquaculture
& Catching
Fisheries
Capacity Building
Forestry
Supply Chain Sustainability
Sensory Science
Processing
Dairy
Food Supply Chain Safety & Integrity
Stimulating
Sustainable
Agricultural
Production
through
Research &
Innovation
Primary
Production
Food
Research
Ireland
Consumers
Primary Output by €1.5bn
Value-add by €3bn
Exports to €12bn
Call 2013
FIRM
RSF
CoFoRD
Research Plus
Call 2013 topics
FIRM
B1 Food Product Development &
Innovation
RSF
A1 Animal Production
B2 Sensory Science
A2 Crop Production
B3 Food and Health
Food
Harvest
2020
B4 Safety & Quality in Food
Processing
C Marine Origin Foods(FIRM/MI)
RSF/FIRM
B5.1 Supply Chain Integrity
B6.1 Supply Chain Safety and
Quality
E Supply Chain Sustainability
CoFoRD
D Forestry Research
Programme
Call 2013 funding mechanisms
Funding
Mechanisms
Type of Project
Duration
Grant
Request
Small Project
Focusing mainly on Masters
students and involving exp
research
Collaborative project with at least
two RPOs
≤2 years
≤€200,000
≤4 years
≤€600,000
Large Project
Collaborative project with at least
three RPOs each acc for at least
10% of overall budget
≤4 years
≤€1.25m
Advanced
Project/Virtual
Centre
Multidisciplinary / multisectoral
≤5 years
collaborative (addressing several
thematic areas) project involving
at least four RPOs (10%.) (NRPE)
Standard
Project
≤€5m
Call 2013 funding mechanisms (contd)
Funding
Mechanisms
Type of Project
Duration
Grant
Request
Desk Study
Single RPO
≤1 years
≤€100,000
Collaborative Project involving
at least two RPOs
≤2 years
≤€200,000
Research plus
Small single institution project
≤1 years
≤€100,000
Network of
Excellence in
Sensory Food
Science
All existing research facilities
with capability in Sensory
Food Science
≤2 yrs (Net ≤€750,000
Act) & ≤4 yrs
(Research)
Research plus
Existing
Knowledge
Commercial
Potential
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Objectives:
• To add value, through further
research, to the outputs of
recently completed or nearly
completed projects;
• To encourage researchers to
apply their research findings
for commercial gain.
• To provide additional funding
to get the research to a point
where applicants are in a
position to apply to Enterprise
Ireland for future funding;
Eligibility:
• PI’s who have completed a
FIRM/RSF/CoFoRD project in
the last 24 months or in the
coming 12 months
End
Users
DAFM procedures managed by Research
Division
Stakeholder
Consultation
Farmers
Evidence to
underpin Policy
Industry
Results
On-going Monitoring
DAFM Awards
Shortlist Proposals
DAFM Competitive Research Funding Committee
Proposals above 60%
Expert Evaluation Panel
Calls for Research Proposals
Stimulating
Sustainable
Agricultural Production
through Research &
Innovation
Food Research
Ireland
CoFoRD
Programme
Evaluation Process
Three stage evaluation process:
1. DAFM assessment focusing on
completeness
2. External expert evaluation panel
eligibility
&
• Internationally recognised academics, industry and public
sector representatives. All proposals ranked based on final
score (subject to threshold for SEF criteria for
FIRM/RSF/CoFoRD proposals)
3. Projects achieving an overall score of at least 60%
DAFM Competitive Research Committee:
Recommend funding
Evaluation Criteria - Projects
Relevance and Potential
Impact
• Food Harvest 2020 report
• FRI and SSAPRI reports
• Alignment to NRPE Report
Scientific Excellence and
Familiarity
• Must achieve greater than 6/10 to be
considered for funding
Management,
Partnership and
Exploitation
•Track record of Institutions, participation in
previous R&D, Dissemination Plans
Costing and Value for
Money
• Must represent excellent value for money
Evaluation Criteria – Sensory Science (Stage 1)
Track Record and Scientific
Capability of the Network
• Scientific/technical expertise and experience
• How the team will contribute to the
development of a high calibre Network
Outline of Scientific
Programme
• Inclusion of the research identified by
industry and being cognisant of research
objectives in FRI
Management/Integration
Plan
•How the scientific knowledge will be
managed and shared
•The Website and how it will operate
Expected Benefits to Irish
Food Sector
• The potential outcomes/expected benefits to
the Irish Food Sector
Credibility of Sustainability
Plan
• The sustainability plan for the Network
Evaluation Criteria – Research plus
Quality and Novelty of the
Proposed Outputs
• Scientific/technical quality
• Novelty of proposed outputs
Potential Future
Commercial Opportunities
Arising as a result of the
Award
• Justify the need for the research with regard
to industry / end users and the relevance of
the proposed research to FIRM/RSF/CoFoRD
Impact of the Proposed
Work on the Irish AgriFood & Forestry Industry &
Economy
•E.g., description of likely beneficial outcomes
on consumers, industry, end users, State
Agencies, etc
Track record of Project
Management and
Commercialisation
• Details on previous project involvement, and
all IP applications
Freedom to Operate with
respect to the IP being
Exploited
• Demonstrate that IP of projects has been
managed so that commercial potential can
be exploited.
Application Process
• Guidelines and application forms can be downloaded
from:
http://www.agriculture.gov.ie/research/call2013firmstimul
uscoford/
• Completed applications will only be accepted
electronically in PDF format to:
research@agriculture.gov.ie by 1pm Tuesday 7th May for
the Main Call and by 1pm 30th April for Network for
Sensory Food Science (EOI)
Costing of Proposals
• Eligible costs are set out in the Guidelines documents
• Staff costs:
– contributions to the salaries of staff contracted to work on the
project at the relevant minimum point of the ‘New Entrant’ scale
(IUA/equivalent scale)
– €6,000 (max) toward post grad fees for up to 4 years and will
fund stipends at flat rate of €16,000 pa
• Equipment:
– Major items not eligible for funding. All equipment must be
depreciated (refer to guidelines)
Costing of Proposals (ctd.)
• Consumables:
– must be directly related to the project and clearly identifiable
• Overheads
– Up to 30% of directs costs for scientific-type research & up to 25%
of directs costs for desk studies
– Calculation excludes equipment, sub-contracting and other
agreed costs
• Other Agreed Costs
– External assistance – specific guidelines
– Other – description and justification
• Examples of Ineligible Costs set out in FIRM/RSF/CoFoRD guidelines
Award Process
All co-ordinators of successful proposals notified of award
Recommendations of expert panel and DAFM Competitive
Research Committee considered in revised proposal
Final contract negotiations
Research contract signed by Institutions
Thank you
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