MIC Research Fellowship Scheme Application Form The MIC Research Fellowship Scheme offers faculty members an opportunity to gain leave of absence to further their research. The terms and conditions governing the scheme are contained within the document Academic Staff Development & Research Policy (Revised 2005). This document should be consulted before filling this form. Points for clarification should be addressed to the Research Office, MIC. The Fellowship Scheme is administered by the CRD and its recommendation on awards is subject to approval by An Fo-Choiste Stiúrtha and An Bord Rialaithe. An annual Fellowship is awarded through a competitive application process, adjudicated upon by a panel consisting of CRD members and external reviewers. Awards are announced each September, and post dated to September of the following year. Acceptance of the MIC Fellowship is subject to a special contract, and precludes without exception acceptance of any alternative professional leave award for the year specified. Applications for leave shall be adjudicated on the basis of the following criteria: a) The research record of the applicant; b) The productivity of previous leaves of absence of the applicant; c) The potential of the proposed research; d) The likelihood of the work leading to the publication of a book, chapter, or article(s) in a reputable journal, or to the publication of any recognised research output which is of scholarly value; e) The likelihood of collaborative research emerging inter-institutionally and/or internationally. Completed application forms together with Appendices 1-6 must be submitted to the Research Office by e-mail by Friday, 20 th April 2007 1
SECTION A Department: Please specify whether this award is sought: to carry out collaborative research: to carry out individual research: In the space below please provide: a) A 100 word précis of your research project and b) A 100 word case on why your application should be selected for the Fellowship Award 2
SECTION B Title of Proposed Project: Please specify: Date of start of research date of completion Is research funding required? Yes No Amount Has funding been secured? Yes No Amount Source of funding: Are research collaborators involved? Yes No Name of collaborator and institution: Please append project description as Appendix 1(minimum 450 words) Timescale Identify three key milestone dates throughout the period of leave. For each date, indicate what measurable tasks will have been completed. Please indicate the expected date for submission of materials for publication arising from the proposed research Please give the name of the intended publishers 3
SECTION C - Referees Reports Applicants are required to append two supportive references from independent academic referees (excluding MIC / UL faculty). Please give contact details for each referee: Position: Institution: Address: Position: Institution: Address: Tel. No.: Email: Tel. No.: Email: NOTE: It is the responsibility of applicants to secure referees reports, and these must be submitted at the same time as all other documentation and on the deadline date specified. Reports must be provided in hard copy within a sealed, signed envelope. They must be typed on the official stationery of the referee s organisation and duly signed by the referee. 4
SECTION D Additional Documentation Appendix 1 Project Description (minimum 450 words) Appendix 1 should detail the research theme, its objectives, the methodology to be used, its contribution to your research field and why the project should be conducted under the terms of the Fellowship. Please indicate any ethical issues arising and how these are to be resolved. Appendix 2 Supply details of previous leaves of absence and outcomes, where relevant. Appendix 3 Append details of your five most significant publications to date. Publication details should follow the Harvard convention. Applicants must specify the nature of the publication (e.g. authored book, journal article), the target/status of the publication (international, national, local, other) and the review status of the publication (peer reviewed, editorially reviewed, non-reviewed) Examples Bush, G. & Hick, K.R. 2002. Fish stock decline in the Porcupine Basin. Journal of Food Research, SI 36, 148-158. Peer reviewed article in international journal. Bush, G. 2003. Politics in a Changing World. Academic Press, New York & London, 299pp. ISBN 90 5410 058 3 Single -authored book for international publisher. Appendix 4 Append details of your five most significant conference papers to date. Details should be in the following format: name(s); year; title of presentation; title of conference; the target/status of the conference (international, national, local, other) and the review status of the conference (peer reviewed, panel reviewed, non-reviewed) Example Bush, G. & Peel, R.R. 2002. Cod stock movements within the Porcupine Basin since the late nineteenth century. Sea-Surface Changes and Hazards in Europe. EURESCO (European Science Foundation) Conference, St. Andrews University, UK. March 31 st to April 5 th, 2002. Peer reviewed conference presentation at an international conference. Appendix 5 Supply where available / appropriate a package of supporting documents which may include letters of support from publishers, contract papers, letters of support from research funding bodies, letters of support from sponsors, letters of agreement from collaborating institutions. Appendix 6 Full Research Curriculum Vitae must be provided. 5