The UCD EQUIP funding programme is an internal scheme to provide funding for core research equipment that will support excellent research and innovation by a broad base of UCD researchers. In reflection of the very strong performance of UCD researchers through the pandemic and the research momentum as we emerge from Covid restrictions, the fund for the EQUIP programme was increased to €4M in 2021/22, the fourth of five years of the scheme.
Applications are invited for new research equipment along with the renewal (replacement, repair and upgrade) of existing equipment in cases of particular need and opportunity. For all applications, but particularly for those seeking new equipment, it must be made very clear why other sources of funding are not available. Research grants and other external funding should generally be targeted to fund new equipment, with the EQUIP programme intended to serve only when all other avenues have been exhausted.
The 2022 call is now closed to applications. This call will open again in early 2023
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