Fiosraigh Scholarship Programme
Dean of Graduate Students Award Application Form
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Prior to completing the form Read the Terms & Conditions of the Fiosraigh Programme
available
at
http://www.dit.ie/researchandenterprise/graduateresearchschool/phdopportunities/fiosrai
gh/
All fields are mandatory.
Complete using Calibri 11 point font and not less than single spacing.
Keep within maximum word count.
email complete and signed form in PDF format to graduateresearchschool@dit.ie by 12
noon, Monday, 15th December 2014.
Title of the Project
Name of the Applicant
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1. Applicant Details [30 marks]
1.1 General Details
First Name
Surname
Permanent Address
Contact Address (if different)
Telephone
Email Address
Nationality
Gender
Referee
Please provide details (name,
position, phone number and email
address) of one academic referee
1.2 Highest Qualification
Name of College/University
Dates Attended From/To
Final Year Subjects
Title of Highest Degree Obtained
E.g. MSc in Chemical Engineering
Grade of Award
E.g. 1.1, 2.1, 2.2 etc.
Date of Conferral
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1.3 Other Qualifications
Please provide details of all other qualifications (e.g. BSc, Certificates, Awards). International
students whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency.
Name of College/University
Dates Attended From/To
Final Year Subjects
Title of Highest Degree Obtained
E.g. MSc in Chemical Engineering
Grade of Award
E.g. 1.1, 2.1, 2.2 etc.
Date of Conferral
Name of College/University
Dates Attended From/To
Final Year Subjects
Title of Highest Degree Obtained
E.g. MSc in Chemical Engineering
Grade of Award
E.g. 1.1, 2.1, 2.2 etc.
Date of Conferral
English Proficiency ( for International Students only)
Name of English Examination Test
E.g. IELTS
Grade Obtained
Date
1.4 Research/Work Experience
Please give details of any research or work experience relevant to the project proposal.
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2. Proposed Project Details [30 marks]
2.1 Proposed Lead Supervisor
Lead Supervisor Name
Email
2.2 Proposed Second Supervisor (if applicable)
If deemed appropriate, applicants may add a second supervisor to their application.
Sceond Supervisor Name
Email
2.3 Project Proposal
Research Centre/Institute
(if applicable)
Project Title:
Area
Please tick one area that best
fits your research project.
Environment, Energy & Health
Information, Communications & Media Technologies
New Materials & Devices
Society, Culture & Enterprise
Project Abstract
Max 200 words: The abstract should at a glance, provide the reader with a clear understanding of
the objectives of the proposal and how they will be achieved. This summary will be used as the
short description of the proposal in the evaluation process and in communications to peer
reviewers and other interested parties. It must therefore be short and precise and should not
contain confidential information.
Research Question:
Max 50 words: Identify the research problem/question.
Detailed Project Description
Max 1500 words: please provide a detailed description of your project proposal outlining the
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objectives of the project, the methodology required, the work programme and the
schedule/timeline envisaged. Please ensure to outline how the proposed project will make a
significant contribution to knowledge, underpinned by rigorous processes of discovery and critical
enquiry. Please use graphs and other illustrative aids as deemed appropriate.
3. Alignment with National Research Priority Areas and/or DIT’s Research
Action Plan [25 marks]
Max 500 words: Please outline how the project is in line with Ireland’s Priority Areas for Research
and DIT’s Research Action Plan.
4. Dissemination Plans and Impact [15 marks]
Max 500 words: Please outline how result s of the project will be disseminated and the potential
impact of the research nationally and internationally.
5. Applicant Declaration
I declare that the information provided by me in this application is true to the best of my
knowledge and judgement.
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Applicant Signature
5. Lead Supervisor Declaration
I declare that, on behalf of the supervisors listed above, I fully support the above applicant and
agree that, if selected for this award, I/we will act as supervisor(s) to him/her during the period of
the research, in accordance with the Regulations for Postgraduate Study by Research.
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Lead Supervisor Signature
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