Research Institute, Centre & Units (RICUs)
Application Form
a. Establishment of New RICU
b. Re-designation of Current RICU Status
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A. Executive Summary* (750 words maximum)
*Non-Confidential Information — For General Distribution
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B. Cover-Sheet & Sign-off Form
I. RICU Details
RICU Name:
RICU Director:
Affiliated PI(s):
Affiliated School(s):
Application Type:
(a) New RICU:
- RICU Status (Type-S/Type-M/Type-L):
(b) Re-designation of Current RICU Status:
- Current RICU Status (Type-S/Type-M/Type-L):
- Proposed RICU Status (Type-S/Type-M/Type-L):
Designated College:
Partner College(s)*:
*If >10% of the affiliated PIs are based in a College other than the designated College
II. RICU Director Declarations & Sign-Off
By my signature below, I confirm that I have read, understand and agree with the UCC Policy on the
Governance of Research Institutes, Centres and Units (RICUs), and that the operation of the proposed RICU
will comply with this policy and all relevant UCC policies pertaining to research.
I certify that all information provided in this application is complete and accurate, to the best of my
knowledge.
I agree to inform the UCC Research Support Services (RSS) of any issues as they arise with both the
operational management of the RICU and associated research projects, and with fulfilling the deliverables of
funded projects as agreed with the relevant sponsors.
RICU Director Name:
RICU Director Signature:
Date:
III. Head of Department/School Declaration & Sign-Off — Director/Lead PI
By my signature below, I confirm that I have reviewed this RICU application, from an operational and
School/Department strategy standpoint, and it is approved for consideration by the designated College.
I understand that the School/Department, in the first instance, will be responsible for any deficits that arise
from the operation of the proposed RICU.
Head of School/Department Name:
Head of School/Department Signature:
Date:
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III (b). Head of Department/School Declaration & Sign-Off — Affiliated PI(s)*
By my signature below, I confirm that I have reviewed this RICU application, from an operational and
School/Department strategy standpoint, and it is approved for consideration by the designated College.
I understand that the School/Department, in the first instance, will be responsible for any deficits that arise
from the operation of the proposed RICU.
Head of School/Department Name:
Head of School/Department Signature:
Date:
*For affiliated PI(s) that are aligned to different Schools, include a separate sign-off section for each School.
IV. Designated Head of College Declaration & Sign-Off
Cognisant of the importance of appropriate alignment of proposed new/re-designated RICUs with College
strategy and existing /future structures, designated College review and approval are required before the
coordinated submission by the College of relevant RICU applications to the Centres & Institutes Committee
(CIC) for assessment.
By my signature below, I confirm that this RICU application was reviewed, from an operational, academic
and strategic alignment standpoint, by the College Executive Management Committee, and is approved for
consideration by the CIC.
Head of College Name:
Head of College Signature:
Date:
Date of relevant College Executive
Management Committee Meeting:
College Stamp:
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C. Detailed Proposal
1. Mission & Strategy
1a. Mission of RICU
1b. Strategic Objectives & KPIs
1c. Alignment with School, College & University Strategies
1d. Alignment with National and EU Strategy
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2. Track Record
For this section, submission of the IRIS profiles for the Director and affiliated PIs (as an Appendix) will
suffice.
2a. Publications (Last 5 Years) & Impact (incl. h-indices)
Director:
Affiliated PIs:
2b. Research Grants
Director:
Role Funding Body
Award Date/Term
Project Title
Amount (€)
Affiliated PIs:
Role Funding Body
Award Date/Term
Project Title
Amount (€)
2c. Professional Activities
Director:
Honours & Awards
Invited Lectures
Patents
Professional Association Membership
Consultancy
Committees
Affiliated PIs:
Honours & Awards
Invited Lectures
Patents
Professional Association membership
Consultancy
Committees
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3. RICU Resourcing: Current & Future Projections
3a. Space & Infrastructure
I. Current:
II. Projected Requirements (including timelines):
3b. Personnel/ Recruitment Management & Strategy*
I. Personnel
Current:
PIs:
PhD Students:
Postdoctoral Researchers:
Research Fellows:
Technical Staff:
Administrative Staff:
Other:
Projected Requirements (including timelines):
PIs:
PhD Students:
Postdoctoral Researchers:
Research Fellows:
Technical Staff:
Administrative Staff:
Other:
II. Recruitment Management & Strategy
*Please liaise with HR Research Advisor before completing this section [[email protected]]
3c. Financial Sustainability Plan [Exchequer & Non-Exchequer]:
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4. RICU Operations
4a. RICU Governance and Management Structure
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If the RICU sits across more than one College (>10% of the affiliated PIs are based in a College other
than the designated College), please articulate the arrangements that are in place to manage the
interface with partner College(s) in line with the RICU Governance Policy.
4b. External Partners and Collaborators
National:
International:
4c. Commercialisation Strategy
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4d. Structured PhD Training Programme/Strategy
4e. Risk Management Plan
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5. Additional Information
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