UL Cost Extensions for research disrupted by Covid-19

3rd (Final) Call for applications

The Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, through the Higher Education Authority (HEA), has provided funding to higher education institutions to cover costed extensions for certain research activities that are at risk because of interruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

The HEA cost extension budget provides funding for additional payments (salary or stipend) to be made, in exceptional cases, to research projects that are not wholly funded by private sector sources, that were active on 6th January 2021, and where activity was interrupted due to the COVID-19 crisis. Full details on the eligibility criteria can be found in the accompanying guidance document.

Research students and contract research staff whose research has been interrupted by the pandemic, and who meet the eligibility criteria set out in the accompanying guidance document, may apply for an extension of their studentship or contract under this programme.

A link to the online application form is provided below. This form should be completed by the research student / member of contract research staff, in consultation with their supervisor / line manager.

 

The deadline for completion of applications is 17:00, 29th July 2021.

Queries regarding the scheme should be directed to covid_research_disruption@ul.ie

 

Additional Information

Online application form

Guidance document

Signature Page for Uploading with application form

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)