Irish grants to go to
France from Ireland
February 2010
Annaïk Genson and Christophe Lerouge
French Embassy in Ireland
science@ambafrance.ie
Summary
Summary
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Introduction
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SFI - UREKA International Exchange Programme
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Science Foundation Ireland Short Term Travel Fellowship Supplement
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Travelling Studentship of the National University of Ireland in the
Humanities and Social Science
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Travelling Studentship of the National University of Ireland in the Sciences 12
The Denis Phelan Scholarship of the National University of Ireland
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The Pierce Malone Scholarship in Engineering of the National University
of Ireland
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The Ireland Fund of France - Lady Chryss O'Reilly Scholarships
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Ulysses programme
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Introduction
This document is gathering mobility grants schemes between Ireland and France for
students or researchers. These grants are funded by the Irish authorities or by non-lucrative
organisations. They fund the cost of study and/or research in France.
Some of these grants are given to young researchers working in collaboration between
France and Ireland. It is the case for example of the Ulysses programme funded jointly by the
Irish Research Councils and the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Other schemes are
research supplement financing the cost of international collaboration.
The data (Amount, conditions, duration…) given in this document were gathered from
the funding agencies in January 2010. They can change with time. We invite the reader to
contact the funding agencies directly in order to know exactly the schemes details. For each
grant described in this document, contact details are given.
This information will also be online through CampusFrance at the following link
http://www.campusfrance.org/fr/d-catalogue/. The same portal is also compiling a list of
mobility grants funded by French organisations. The information is given in French and in
English.
Students willing to study in France are invited to contact the international office of the
Irish institution where they study (University, Institute of Technology, College…). It will
guide and inform them about all funding and help possible.
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SFI - UREKA International
Exchange Programme
In an effort to foster closer links with the international research community, SFI is
supportive of formalising an exchange programme between a currently funded UREKA Site
and a similar international programme, such as an REU Site in America.
The UREKA Site and the international site must have a complementary research focus. Irish
students can be sent abroad to participate in an international programme and international
students can come to Ireland to participate in a UREKA Site.
Only UREKA Sites funded in 2006, 2007 or 2008 can apply for funding to establish an
international exchange. Essentially, a UREKA Site must have hosted students for at least one
year before they can apply for an international exchange award.
SFI considers a one to one reciprocal exchange between a UREKA Site and a single
international site to be optimal. However, SFI will consider exchanges between a UREKA
Site and up to two international sites.
1. Program description
1.1 Summary:
Please sign up to SFI eAlerts for up to date information on future calls.
1.2 Type of grant:
Research
1.3 Value/Benefits:
If a UREKA Site is setting up an exchange with an international site, additional funds be
requested. Funds can be requested to ensure that Irish students attending the international site
have the equivalent stipend to the resident students and to cover visa application expenses.
Funds for an exchange can be requested for the remaining years of the UREKA Site.
1.4 Duration:
UREKA Sites are funded for up to three years and consist of a group of researchers and a
minimum of 10 and a maximum of 16 undergraduate students who are assigned research
projects. Students must apply directly to the UREKA site.
1.5 Number of grants:
There are 17 UREKA Sites currently funded. A maximum of 2 students can be exchanged
between the UREKA Site and the international site.
2. Eligibility criteria
2.1 Countries
Ireland and another country
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2.2 Subject area
Agronomy - agroalimentary
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Engineering
Environment
Mathematics
Physical Sciences
Remarks on subject areas:
Subject areas may vary depending on the UREKA Sites currently funded.
2.3 Level
Bachelor
Master
3. Application process
Students must apply directly to the UREKA site.
3.1 Deadlines:
Please sign up to SFI eAlerts for up to date information on future calls.
3.2 Selection process:
Students are selected by the UREKA site. Each site outline the recruitment process that is
implemented.
4. Contact details
Students must apply directly to the UREKA site. There contact details can be found at this
URL address: http://www.sfi.ie/content/content.asp?section_id=565&language_id=1
Website
Name of institution 1: SFI
URL address 1: http://www.sfi.ie/home/index.asp
Name of institution 2: SFI
URL address 2: http://www.sfi.ie/content/content.asp?section_id=757&language_id=1
Name of institution 3: SFI
URL address 3: http://www.sfi.ie/content/content.asp?section_id=756&language_id=1
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Name of institution 4: SFI
URL address 4: http://www.sfi.ie/content/content.asp?section_id=565&language_id=1
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Science Foundation Ireland
Short Term Travel
Fellowship Supplement
The Short Term Travel Fellowship (STTF) supplement is designed to enable team
members in an SFI funded group to collaborate on research projects in laboratories outside the
Republic of Ireland for a period of up to 3 calendar months. This supplement will enable Irish
based researchers to build collaborations and develop their expertise/capabilities (and in turn
those of their home laboratory) in an area relevant to their research but not available in the
Republic of Ireland.
1. Program description
1.1 Summary:
Science Foundation Ireland
The budget is up to €15,000 for a period of up to 3 calendar months.
Deadline for submission of proposals for 2010 was on 26 August 2009
1.2 Type of grant
Study
Research
Internship
Travel
1.3 Value/Benefits:
The budget available, on a competitive basis, is up to €15,000 direct costs. The Short Term
Travel Fellowship Supplement awards are not subject to an overhead contribution.
1.4 Duration:
The period is up to 3 calendar months.
1.5 Number of grants:
One application could be done per SFI award.
2. Eligibility criteria
2.1 Countries
Ireland and another country
2.2 Level
Bachelor
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Master
PhD
PostDoc
2.3 Additional criteria:
If you hold any of the awards listed in the call document, (CSET, SRC, PI, PIYRA, PICA,
Research Professor, RFP, US/IRL (excluding US/IRL planning grant holders) and Maths
Initiative awards) you are entitled to apply for a STTF supplement. However if you do not
hold any of these awards you are not eligible to apply for an STTF supplement.
3. Application process
Application Form can be found at the following URL adress
http://www.sfi.ie/content/content.asp?section_id=730&language_id=1
3.1 Deadlines:
Deadline for submission of proposals for 2010 was on 26 August 2009.
4. Contact details
For more information which is not dispayed on SFI website, email at STTF@sfi.ie
Website
Name of institution 1: SFI
http://www.sfi.ie/home/index.asp
Name of institution 2: SFI
http://www.sfi.ie/content/content.asp?section_id=730&language_id=1
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Travelling Studentship of the
National University of Ireland in the
Humanities and Social Science
Applications are invited for FOUR Travelling Studentships to be offered for
competition in 2010. These Travelling Studentships will be awarded on the basis of a
common competition open to NUI graduates in all branches of the Humanities and Social
Sciences. For the purpose of the Travelling Studentship competition, Mathematics,
Mathematical
Physics and Statistics are included among the Sciences rather than the Humanities. (Contact
NUI for further details).
1. Program description
1.1 Summary:
FOUR TRAVELLING STUDENTSHIPS in the HUMANITIES and SOCIAL SCIENCES
open to NUI graduates
€42,000 (i.e. €14,000 per annum for three years)
The closing date for receipt of applications is 26th March 2010
1.2 Type of grant
Study
Research
Travel
1.3 Value/Benefits:
€42,000 (i.e. €14,000 per annum for three years)
1.4 Duration:
3 years
1.5 Number of grants:
4
2. Eligibility criteria
2.1 Countries
Ireland and another country
2.2 Subject area
Arts - Culture - Design - Fashion
Communication - Journalism
Economics - Politics
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Health – Community Services
Humanities – Social Sciences
Law
Literature - Languages
Management – Business Administration - Finances
2.3 Level
Master
PhD
Remarks on level:
Candidates in the Faculties/Colleges of Arts, Celtic Studies and Human/Social
Sciences, Commerce/Business, and Law must:
a) Be holders of a NUI primary degree in Arts, Celtic Studies or Human/Social
Sciences or Commerce/Business or Law; and
b) Have obtained First Class Honours in the primary degree as a whole, or in a subject
of the Honours BA/BSocSc degree, or First Class Honours in a Masters degree, or a Masters
degree by research, in Arts, Celtic Studies or Human/Social Sciences, Commerce/Business or
Law.
Candidates who have commenced doctorate degrees must be at an early stage of their
studies.
3. Application process
Application forms are available at www.nui.ie.
3.1 Required documents:
Required documents list is available on the application form.
3.2 Deadlines:
The closing date for receipt of applications is 26th March 2010
3.3 Selection process:
An Interdisciplinary Panel consisting of the NUI Deans/Principals of the Faculties/Colleges
concerned, or their representatives, will administer the competition for the four Travelling
Studentships, and interview the short-listed candidates.
The reports of two subject specialists on each candidate’s Research Proposal on his/her area
of doctoral research will be made available to the Panel.
Following the interviews, the Panel will finalise their recommendations to the NUI Senate on
the awarding of the four Travelling Studentships
Marks are awarded as follows: Research Proposal (40) + Interview (60) = Total (100)
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4. Contact details
OLLSCOIL na hÉIREANN - NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND
49 Cearnóg Mhuirfean, Baile Átha Cliath 2/49 Merrion Square, Dublin 2, Ireland
Phone: (+ 353 1) 439 2424; Fax: (+ 353 1) 439 2466
awards@nui.ie
Website
Name of institution 1: NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND
URL address 1: www.nui.ie
Name of institution 2: NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND
URL address 2: http://www.nui.ie/awards/postgraduates.asp#ts
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Travelling Studentship of the
National University of Ireland in the
Sciences
Applications are invited for TWO Travelling Studentships to be offered for
competition in 2010. These Travelling Studentships will be awarded on the basis of a
common competition open to NUI graduates in all branches of the Sciences. For the purpose
of the Travelling Studentship competition, Mathematics, Mathematical Physics and Statistics
are included among the Sciences rather than the Humanities.
1. Program description
1.1 Summary:
TWO TRAVELLING STUDENTSHIPS in THE SCIENCES open to NUI graduates
€42,000 (i.e. €14,000 per annum for three years)
The closing date for receipt of applications is 26th March 2010
1.2 Type of grant
Study
Research
Travel
1.3 Value/Benefits:
€42,000 (i.e. €14,000 per annum for three years)
1.4 Duration:
3 years
1.5 Number of grants:
2
2. Eligibility criteria
2.1 Countries
Ireland and another country
2.2 Subject area
Agronomy – agroalimentary
Architecture – Urban and Regional Planning
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
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Engineering
Environment
Health – Community Services
Mathematics
Physical Sciences
2.3 Level
Master
PhD
Remarks on level:
To be eligible to enter for one of the TWO Travelling Studentships on offer,
candidates must:
a) Be holders of a NUI primary degree in one of the Sciences, and
b) Have obtained First Class Honours in the primary degree or First Class Honours in
a Masters degree or a Masters degree by research in the Sciences.
c) MB BCh BAO graduates must have obtained Second Class Honours in the primary
degree or Second Class Honours in a Masters degree or a Masters degree by research.
2.2. Candidates who have commenced doctorate degrees must be at an early stage of
their studies.
3. Application process
Application forms are available at www.nui.ie.
3.1 Required documents:
The list of the required documents is available on the application forms
3.2 Deadlines:
The closing date for receipt of applications is 26th March 2010
3.3 Selection process:
An Interdisciplinary Panel consisting of the NUI Deans/Principals of the Faculties/Colleges
concerned, or their representatives, will administer the competition for the four Travelling
Studentships, and interview the short-listed candidates. The reports of two subject specialists
on each candidate’s Research Proposal on his/her area of doctoral research will be made
available to the Panel. Following the interviews, the Panel will finalise their recommendations
to the NUI Senate on the awarding of the four Travelling Studentships
Marks are awarded as follows: Research Proposal (40) + Interview (60) = Total (100)
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4. Contact details
OLLSCOIL na hÉIREANN - NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND
49 Cearnóg Mhuirfean, Baile Átha Cliath 2/49 Merrion Square, Dublin 2, Ireland
Phone: (+ 353 1) 439 2424; Fax: (+ 353 1) 439 2466
awards@nui.ie
Website
Name of institution 1: NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND
URL address 1: www.nui.ie
Name of institution 2: NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND
URL address 2: http://www.nui.ie/awards/postgraduates.asp#tsSciences
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The Denis Phelan Scholarship of the
National University of Ireland
The Denis Phelan Scholarship is funded by the NUI Robemakers, Phelan Conan
Limited. In 2010, this scholarship will be awarded in connection with the Travelling
Studentship competitions and will fund a doctoral student for one year. Students entering the
Travelling Studentship competitions in the Humanities and Social Sciences and in the
Sciences are automatically eligible for consideration.
1. Program description
1.1 Summary:
The Denis Phelan Scholarship is funded by the NUI Robemakers, Phelan Conan Limited. In
2010, this scholarship will be awarded in connection with the Travelling Studentship
competitions.
€14,000 offered for 2010 will fund a doctoral student for one year.
1.2 Type of grant
Study
Research
Travel
1.3 Value/Benefits:
€14,000
1.4 Duration:
1 year
1.5 Number of grants:
1
2. Eligibility criteria
2.1 Countries
Ireland and another country
2.2 Subject area
Agronomy – agroalimentary
Architecture – Urban and Regional Planning
Arts - Culture - Design - Fashion
Biology
Chemistry
Communication - Journalism
Computer Science
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Economics - Politics
Engineering
Environment
Health – Community Services
Humanities – Social Sciences
Law
Literature - Languages
Management – Business Administration - Finances
Mathematics
Physical Sciences
2.3 Level
Master
PhD
3. Application process
No Application Necessary
4. Contact details
OLLSCOIL na hÉIREANN - NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND
49 Cearnóg Mhuirfean, Baile Átha Cliath 2/49 Merrion Square, Dublin 2, Ireland
Phone: (+ 353 1) 439 2424; Fax: (+ 353 1) 439 2466
awards@nui.ie
Website
Name of institution 1: NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND
URL address 1: www.nui.ie
Name of institution 2: NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND
URL address 2: http://www.nui.ie/awards/postgraduates.asp#phelan
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The Pierce Malone Scholarship in
Engineering of the National
University of Ireland
Pierce Malone made provision in his will for the establishment and endowment by the
National University of Ireland of Annual Scholarships in Philosophy, and in Engineering.
On the recommendation of the Selection Panel, the Scholarship may be awarded to the top
Engineering runner-up in the competition for the Travelling Studentships in the Sciences, who
has also achieved scholarship standard or awarded in addition to a Travelling Studentship in
Engineering.
1. Program description
1.1 Summary:
Pierce Malone made provision in his will of Annual Scholarships Engineering
€2,000 offered for 2010 to the top Engineering runner-up in the competition for the Travelling
Studentships in the Sciences
1.2 Type of grant
Study
Research
Travel
1.3 Value/Benefits:
€2,000
1.4 Duration:
1 year
1.5 Number of grants:
1
2. Eligibility criteria
2.1 Countries
Ireland and another country
2.2 Subject area
Engineering
2.3 Level
Master
PhD
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3. Application process
No Application Necessary
4. Contact details
OLLSCOIL na hÉIREANN - NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND
49 Cearnóg Mhuirfean, Baile Átha Cliath 2/49 Merrion Square, Dublin 2, Ireland
Phone: (+ 353 1) 439 2424; Fax: (+ 353 1) 439 2466
awards@nui.ie
Website
Name of institution 1: NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND
URL address 1: www.nui.ie
Name of institution 2: NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND
URL address 2: http://www.nui.ie/awards/postgraduates.asp#pierceMaloneEngineering
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Lady Chryss O'Reilly
Scholarships
In 1993 the Ireland Fund of France introduced a scholarship programme for students
of modest means wishing to visit France for language training, research or simply the
continuance of their studies.
Made possible by a personal endowment from Lady Chryss O'Reilly, patron of the Ireland
Fund of France, the scholarships, each equivalent to € 2,000, are awarded to eight universities
in the North and the South (Queen's University Belfast, University of Ulster Londonderry,
University of Ulster Coleraine, Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin, University
College Cork, University College Galway, Maynooth University College).
The awards, at the discretion of the university authorities, may be divided among two or more
students, or used to top up grants from the European Union.
1. Program description
1.1 Summary:
Ireland Fund de France
€2,000
1.2 Type of grant
Study
Research
1.3 Value/Benefits:
€2,000
1.4 Number of grants:
8
2. Eligibility criteria
2.1 Countries
Irish students of modest means wishing to visit France for language training, research or
simply the continuance of their studies.
2.2 Level
Bachelor
Master
PhD
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4. Contact details
Aine Ades
Residence Lorraine,
17, rue des 4 Vents
92380 Garches
France
Phone: 00-33-603 156 900
Email: aineades@irlfunds.org
Website
Name of institution 1: The Ireland Fund of France
URL address 1: http://www.irlfunds.org/
Name of institution 2: The Ireland Fund of France
URL address 2: http://www.irlfunds.org/france/news_3.html?searchStr=1
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Ulysses Programme
Ulysses is a programme for research visits between Ireland and France, jointly funded
by IRCSET, IRCHSS, Teagasc and the French Embassy in Ireland. The programme is
administered by IRCSET, IRCHSS and EGIDE, the French agency for international mobility.
The Ulysses programme facilitates the exchange of innovative ideas and approaches between
Irish and French researchers and the development of mutual research projects by supporting
Irish researchers visiting France and reciprocal visits by French researchers to Ireland. The
programme also provides for the organisation of research workshops which bring together
researchers from France and Ireland for the purpose of establishing research networks.
Support is provided for short visits to partner institutions and covers travel and subsistence
costs.
1. Program description
1.1 Summary:
The programme is administered by IRCSET, IRCHSS and the the French Embassy in Ireland
through EGIDE. Support is provided for short visits to partner institutions and covers travel
and subsistence costs.
1.2 Type of grant
Travel
1.3 Value/Benefits:
Support is provided for short visits to partner institutions and covers travel and subsistence
costs.
1.4 Duration:
1 year (renewable)
1.5 Number of grants:
22 projects were selected in 2010.
2. Eligibility criteria
2.1 Countries
The Ulysses programme facilitates the exchange between researchers based in Ireland and
France
2.2 Subject area
All
2.3 Level
PhD
PostDoc
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2.4 Additional criteria:
An application should be done through IRCSET or IRCHSS for the researchers based in
Ireland AND through EGIDE for the researchers based in France.
3. Application process
More information relating to the scheme and in order to apply, visit the IRCSET or the
IRCHSS website for the researcher based in Ireland and the EGIDE website for the researcher
based in France.
3.1 Deadlines:
The closing date for receipt of applications to Ulysses 2010 funding was 9 octobre 2009
3.2 Selection process:
Projects are selected by a Franco Irish committee after evaluation by French and Irish experts.
4. Contact details
Dr. Annaïk GENSON
Scientific Assistant
Office for Science and Technology
French Embassy in Ireland
1 Kildare Street
Dublin 2, Ireland
Tel: +353 (0)1 708 83 09 (direct line)
Fax: +353 (0)1 676 94 03
Email: science@ambafrance.ie
Website
Name of institution 1: French Embassy in Ireland
URL address 1: http://www.ambafrance.ie/rubrique.php3?id_rubrique=179
Name of institution 2: IRCSET
URL address 2: http://www.ircset.ie/Default.aspx?tabid=91
Name of institution 3: IRCHSS
URL address 3: http://www.irchss.ie/ulysses/ulysses.html
Name of institution 4: EGIDE
URL address 4: http://www.egide.asso.fr/jahia/Jahia/site/egide/lang/fr/ulysses
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