National University of Ireland have launched new grants to support Early Career Academics (ECAs) to engage in international conference or symposium organisation, participation and networking.
Grants are offered under two streams. Applications for both streams are welcomed from all disciplines. Interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary proposals are particularly encouraged. An applicant may apply for either Stream 1 or Stream 2 but not both
Stream 1 - Academic networking, leading to a written proposal for an international conference/symposium:
Applications are invited for grants of up to €2,000, to support the development of connections, networks and collaborations with named institutions inside and outside of Ireland, leading to a written proposal for a conference or symposium in an NUI institution.
Stream 2 - Conference/symposium organisation:
Applications are invited for grants valued between €2,000-€5,000 to lead and manage the organisation of an international conference/symposium in an NUI constituent university or recognised college.
Full-time, permanent members of staff are not eligible to apply
The closing date for applications to the scheme is 31 January 2019.
Application Forms and Regulations can be found at www.nui.ie/awards
For further information contact awards@nui.ie