COVID-19 Rapid Response Calls
In direct response to the pandemic outbreak and in full recognition of the need for further research, development and innovation on a global and national scale, the national research funding agencies have launched TWO NEW FUNDING CALLS. Of key importance is the (opens in a new window)WHO Global Research Roadmap and, in particular, the highlighted immediate priorities and knowledge gaps.
Competitive proposals and applicants MUST BE:
- Immediately Responsive
- Innovative
- Feasible
- Address Significant Problems
- Be able to deliver Immediate Positive Impact
- Demonstrate sufficient Expertise and Track record
- Be Ready to make a Significant Difference to the COVID-19 crisis.
Applicants are advised to consider best fit with either call. Note these calls are unlike other calls!
The two calls are:
1. Science Foundation Ireland (SFI), Enterprise Ireland (EI), and IDA Ireland Joint Rapid Response Call
This is an agile and adaptive initiative to support the development of innovative solutions (including STEM-based, social/behavioural science) that can have rapid demonstrable impact on the current COVID-19 crisis in Ireland.
Further details including (opens in a new window)call document and Application Form can be found here:
(opens in a new window)https://www.sfi.ie/funding/
2. Health Research Board (HRB) and Irish Research Council Joint Rapid Response Call
The research priorities of this call are aligned with the WHO R&D Blueprint and informed by the Global Infectious Disease Collaboration for International Disease Preparedness (GloPID-R). The scope of this funding call covers medical countermeasures, health service readiness, and social and policy countermeasures to COVID-19.
Call details are available (opens in a new window)here
Deadline is 1pm, Thursday 9 April 2020 (applications must be submitted through GEMS)
We at UCD Research and Innovation will be fast tracking and providing priority support for COVID-19 proposals specifically ideation, compliance, proposal development, proposal feedback, proposal support, budget preparation and grant registration. Our key aim will be to facilitate the submission competitive solution focused proposals.
For budget preparation support please email: (opens in a new window)Aidan McElwaine, Pre-award Research Accountant.
Research Office call supports and updates will be available on the UCD Research Office portal at this (opens in a new window)link