Artistic Nudes, Irish Soccer, Polish Migrants and the Politics of Planning
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Artistic Nudes, Irish Soccer, Polish Migrants and the Politics of Planning
€8.5million Awarded in Research funding
A total of €8.5million has been awarded to some of
Among the research projects being funded are:
· Polish migrant careers in
· The politics of planning
· The development of financial institutions in
· Regulation of stem cell research
· The nude in Irish art
· Governing food risk
· Soccer in
The Council has awarded 90 postgraduate scholarships and 15 Postdoctoral fellowships along with 10 CARA Marie Curie European Commission co-funded fellowships that allow researchers to travel internationally for their studies. These numbers are particularly generous given the current economic climate.
There was an increase this year of 50% in numbers seeking the fellowships, including an increase in the numbers of mature graduates and those returning to education. This year was highly competitive with members of the International Assessment Boards commenting on the high quality of applications received.
Making the announcement, Professor Caroline Fennell, Chair of the Council, said
“While generally, scholarships are sought by those who have tended to follow an academic career, it is interesting to note the growing interest from those in the workplace wishing to engage in research. We are particularly keen to encourage greater collaboration between business & industry and the research community.”
“It is more important than ever before that we invest in our future academic pool. We need to encourage thinkers and creators to develop the ideas that will build twenty first century
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