Pathway Programme 2026 - UCD Expression of Interest Proposal Template - Application Instructions

Sep 2, 2026

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UCD Expression of Interest Proposal Template for the Research Ireland Pathway Programme 2026 provides structured requirements for applicants preparing a concise research proposal. The template outlines what reviewers need to assess the quality, significance, and novelty of the proposed research and plan, including a proposal summary, personal statement explaining eligibility and career development, and a CV formatted for DORA without journal metrics. It also specifies sections on potential impact and value to Ireland, institutional and mentor support, optional collaborators and references, and guidance for adding optional figures and timelines. All sections include word or page limits to support review readiness.

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Pages4

Reading Time2 min

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Applicant details

Proposal title and abstract

Research proposal structure

Personal statement

Statement of eligibility and career development plan

Applicant CV and track record (DORA format)

Potential impact and value to Ireland

Quality of institutional and mentor support and infrastructure

Collaborators (optional)

References (optional)

Figure and timeline guidance

Research Ireland Pathway Programme 2026 UCD Expression of Interest Proposal Template Instructions – read carefully before proceeding Applicant details Proposal title (max. 30 words) Abstract (max. 200 words) Keywords (max. 5) Research proposal (max. 2 pages) Applicants are requested to provide sufficient detail for peer reviewers to comment on the quality, significance and novelty of the proposed research and research plan. You can delete this instruction text. Personal statement - Statement of Eligibility and Career Development Plan (max 750 words) Applicants must clearly articulate why they do not consider themselves as independent investigators and how a Research Ireland Pathway grant will support them in building an independent research career. You can delete this instruction text. Applicant’s CV and track record in DORA format (As below) Please do not include any type of journal or publication metrics, e.g. impact factor, h-index, etc., or refer to the total number of papers you have authored or co-authored. Deviating from these instructions may result in the redaction of these details or make your application ineligible for review. For each section of the CV – delete any guidance highlighted in yellow like this (including this line), before finalising your Expression of Interest proposal. You can delete this instruction text. Potential impact and value to Ireland (max. 0.5 page) This should detail how research may be developed and exploited in the short, medium or longer term; realistic and convincing evaluation of the benefits that will result from a successful project; areas and fields where impacts are likely to be made; etc. You can delete this instruction text. Quality of institutional and mentor support and infrastructure provided (max. 0.5 page) This should detail the importance and quality of the of institutional and mentor support and infrastructure provided to support the candidate’s career and professional development. You can delete this instruction text. Collaborators, If applicable (max. 0.5 page, optional) Clearly describe the role and added value of any collaborations. It is expected that the number of collaborators is kept to a minimum and that their role within the research programme is clearly defined. You can delete this instruction text. References (max. 0.5 page, optional) Include any appropriate references and citations for the proposed research. You can delete this instruction text. Figure (max. 1, optional) You might consider defining the timelines by adding a Gantt Chart. You can delete this instruction text.

FAQs

What information do peer reviewers need for this Expression of Interest proposal?

Applicants must provide sufficient detail for reviewers to comment on the quality, significance, and novelty of the proposed research and research plan.

What should applicants include in the personal statement?

The personal statement should clearly explain why the applicant does not consider themselves an independent investigator and how a Research Ireland Pathway grant will support building an independent research career.

Are journal or publication metrics allowed in the DORA-formatted CV?

No. The template instructs applicants not to include journal or publication metrics such as impact factor or h-index, and not to reference total paper counts.

Sep 2, 2026

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