3. Consolidation

Consolidation Grant

Title: Research Consolidation Grant

1.0 Purpose

In our 2020-2025 strategic plan and 2018 Athena Swan action plan University of Galway has made explicit commitments to reducing the gender pay gap. As part of this the University wishes to support female members of academic staff, who have been appointed to a Senior Lecturer post in University of Galway and who have not been awarded this consolidation grant in the past two years. The purpose of this grant is to help consolidate the applicant’s research development, as a key element of making a strong application for promotion to Professorship.

2.0 Description

The Research Consolidation Grant is valued at €5,000 and can be applied for via this link. 

This grant will be awarded on a competitive basis, with up to 6 such grants available to female colleagues at Senior Lecturer level across the University. These grants were originally established as part of phase two of the University of Galway Promotions Project. The University of Galway Promotions Project was funded for 3 years under the strategic initiative funding released in AY 2018-2019 as a key initiative of the University in its commitment to address the gender pay gap. We have committed to extending funding for the Research Consolidation Grant for the lifespan of our Athena Swan action plan (2021-2025). Successful applicants will show an upward trajectory of research output (such as peer reviewed publication, successful PhD student supervision to completion and so forth) since appointment to Senior Lecturer, but particularly in the last 5 years.

If you are interested in applying for this funding, please complete the attached application form and return to the OVPEDI by COB Friday, February 2nd 2024. Successful candidates will be notified by Friday, February 16th 2024. Funding must be drawn down by August 25th 2025. Funding may be spent at any time over the next 18 months and should be directly related to activities that will strengthen an application for promotion to Professor.

The grants will be allocated on a competitive basis including a short proposal, supported by the Head of School. The proposal should state clearly how the grant will help the individual consolidate their research programme and should be linked directly with the School / College research strategy and with specific, time-lined, measurable research outputs. The proposed outputs and impact should be articulated and monitored in the annual Performance for Growth process and awardees must provide a written report (one page maximum) within 1 year of uptake of the grant to the Head of School.

3.0 Responsibilities