The Health Research Institute (HRI) at the University of Limerick is dedicated to conducting outstanding person-centred research to improve health and wellbeing and transform the health environment for everyone.

Membership Types:

  • Full Membership:
    • Academic
    • Clinical
    • Early Career Researchers (ECRs)
  • Postgraduate and Postdoctoral Membership:
    • Postgraduate/Postdoctoral (PG/PD) colleagues and Research Assistants involved in research aligned with HRI’s Research Groups.

Further Information: For more details on membership criteria, please email hri@ul.ie to request the membership guidelines and procedure.

How to Apply or Renew Membership: Fill out the application form here. New membership applications are reviewed in January, May, and October, with outcomes communicated within 10 working days. If more information is needed, candidates will be informed and given the opportunity to resubmit.

For any queries, please email hri@ul.ie.

 

  • Grant application support
  • Regular notifications of external funding opportunities
  • Health research expertise (regulatory and operational)
  • Access to expertise and experience of established researchers
  • Bio-statistical expertise and training
  • Operational support (T&Cs apply)
  • Access to UL-approved cloud-based data storage system
  • Access to Covidence
  • Access to state-of-the-art research equipment
  • Clinical research support through the Clinical Research Support Unit (CRSU) at CERC, UHL
  • Access to desk-based research facilities, clinical research support, collaborative meeting room space, and other resources (dependent on availability) in the CRSU (funded research)
  • Opportunities for internal collaboration through strategic networking
  • Interdisciplinary collaborations between the University and the wider health community, including ULHG and Midwest Community Healthcare Organisation (CHO3)
  • Invitations to HRI events (e.g., networking lunches, workshops, seminars, training, and research day)
  • Regular internal funding calls (e.g., open access, travel, and international conference fund)
  • Conference hosting funding and support
  • Capacity-building and pump prime funding awards (periodic)
  • Use of Health Research Institute affiliation
  • Support initiatives for early/mid-career researchers, including mentorship and training

HRI members are expected to:

  • Conduct excellent research and contribute to the HRI research community and reputation
  • Include the HRI affiliation on all health-related papers, proposals, conference presentations, and publicity material
  • Contribute to the Institute’s income generation activity and sustainability plan
  • Provide research activity information to the HRI Management Team as requested
  • Foster a collaborative and collegial work environment in the HRI and attend HRI activities
  • Actively participate in HRI events, such as presenting at networking events or seminars
  • Develop external links with patient groups, clinical, community, and industry partners
  • Act as an ambassador for HRI at all levels and in all forums.
  • Comply with the UL Health and Safety policy, Local Safety Statements, Research Ethics and Integrity Policies, and all relevant regulations for Health Research and associated funding, including the Health Research Policy.
  • Support and inspire the next generation of HRI Researchers through HUB activities and mentoring Early Career Researchers (ECRs).
  • Be prepared to commit up to 10 hours per annum for mentoring.
  • Commit to adhere to these expectations.

 

Failure to meet these expectations may result in ineligibility for internal funding calls and will be monitored.

  • Access to and participation in an active research community.
  • Opportunity to represent the HRI PG/PD community on the HRI Executive Committee.
  • Opportunity to become a Hub Committee member, with benefits listed on the Hub section of our website.
  • Invitations to HRI events such as networking lunches, workshops, seminars, training sessions, and Research Day, either as an attendee or participant.
  • Invitations to speak at members’ events.
  • Bio-statistical support.
  • Investigator-led clinical research support through the Clinical Research Support Unit (CRSU).
  • Support and advice for specific funding calls.
  • Periodic internal funding calls.
  • Networking and learning opportunities from experienced researchers.
  • Membership is valid for a maximum of three years, after which eligibility requirements will be reassessed.
  • Annual reviews of membership requirements will be conducted.
  • Renewal criteria do not apply to PG/PD members.

 

For any further information or queries, please contact hri@ul.ie.