Fiosraigh Scholarship Programme
Dean of Graduate Research School 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/fiosraigh
All fields are mandatory.
Complete using Calibri 11 point font and not less than single spacing.
Keep within maximum word count.
Email the complete and signed form in PDF format to fiosraigh@dit.ie by 12 noon, Monday,
November 16th 2015 and do not attach any other documents to your email. The subject line
of your email must read “Application for Fiosraigh 2015”. All received applications will be
acknowledged by email within two working days.
If you do not receive an acknowledgement, please email graduateresearchschool@dit.ie.
Title of the Project
Name of the Applicant
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1. Applicant Details [30 marks]
This section should demonstrate the capability of the applicant to undertake the research project. It
should show any relevant track record and research experience of the applicant and the Personal
Statement should demonstrate any match between applicant profile and research project.
1.1 General Details
First Name
Surname
Permanent Address
Contact Address (if different)
Telephone
Email Address
Date of Birth
Nationality
Gender
Referee
Please provide details of one
academic referee
Name
Position
Institution
Email
Phone Number
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
For awards obtained outside
Ireland, please convert your grade
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to a percentage of the total marks
available.
Date of Conferral
1.3 Career since Graduation
If relevant, please provide details of your work or academic career since graduating for your highest
qualification. Use extra boxes if required.
Name of Employer
Dates of Employment
From-to
Job Description
Max.300 words
1.4 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. Use extra
boxes if appropriate.
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
For awards obtained outside
Ireland, please convert your grade
to a percentage of the total marks
available.
Date of Conferral
English Proficiency ( for International Students only)
Name of English Examination Test
E.g. IELTS
Grade Obtained
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Date
1.5 Personal Statement
Please provide details of your skills, research and work experience which you deem relevant to the
project proposal (max 500 words)
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.
Second Supervisor Name
Email
2.3 Project Proposal
Research Centre/Institute
(if applicable)
Project Title:
Area
Please tick only one area that
best fits your research project.
Environment, Energy & Health
Information, Communications & Media Technologies
New Materials & Devices
Society, Culture & Enterprise
School
Please indicate the DIT School
for registration if successful.
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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
objectives of the project, the methodology required, the work programme and the
schedule/timeline envisaged. Please ensure to outline
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Clarity and coherence of the proposed research project
Quality and appropriateness of approach, including research methodology, and the
limitations of the approach to be adopted
Feasibility and credibility of the proposed research plan in the proposed time period
Originality and innovative nature of the project
Please use graphs and other illustrative aids as deemed appropriate.
3. Strategic Alignment [25 marks]
Max 500 words: Applications should demonstrate alignment to relevant National or Institutional
policies such as the National Research Prioritisation or DIT’s Research Action Plan.
4. Dissemination Plans and Impact [15 marks]
Max 500 words: Please outline how the results of the project will be disseminated and the potential
impact of the research nationally and internationally. Please provide evidence of real thought as to
why research is to be undertaken and the impact of the proposed research on your career path.
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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
On behalf of the supervisors listed above, I declare that 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 Graduate Research Regulations. I also declare that I have
consulted with the relevant Head of School and provision can be made within the School for the
required training, facilities and resources including equipment, travel funding and consumables
required for the proposed research programme.
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Lead Supervisor Signature
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