The main objectives of Cluster 6 are to provide opportunities to enhance and balance environmental, social and economic goals and to set human economic activities on a path towards sustainability. The underlying paradigm of Cluster 6 is therefore the need for a transformative change of the EU economy and society aimed at reducing environmental degradation, halting and reversing the decline of biodiversity and to better manage natural resources while serving the EU’s climate objectives and ensuring food and water security.
Self-service supports and help pages will be made available here shortly. For further information on the Food, Bioeconomy and Natural Resources Cluster see below.
The work programme is available on the EC Funding & Tenders Portal here
The work programme for Cluster 6 aims to contribute to six expected impact areas of the Horizon Europe Strategic Plan through the seven destinations (key areas) of this work programme:
Environmental Observation
Biodiversity and Natural Resources
Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Areas
Seas, Oceans and Inland Waters
Food Systems
Bio Bio-based Innovation Systems in the EU Bio economy
and Circular Systems
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For more information on partnerships see here and for specific information on the Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources and Agriculture and Environment partnerships see here and EIT-KIC partnerships here.
The Missions implementation plans form the base for future activities. The plans have been published (Sept 2021) and are available here. The Missions latest Work Programme 2023-2024 is available here.
There are 6 Commission priorities for 2019-24 are listed below, the European Green Deal is of particular relevance to Cluster 6:
Many of UCD's Colleges, Schools, Institutes and Centres have local support staff that can help you to find research funding. They may also send out local, discipline-specific research bulletins, newsletters or funding call notices.
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| College of Engineering and Architecture | Caroline Treacey | 1766 |
| School of Architecture, Planning and Environmental Policy | Louise Dunne | 2673 |
| I-Form Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre | Sophie O'Kelly | 2962 |
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| College of Social Sciences and Law | Elva Hannan | 8264 |
| School of Archaeology | Conor McDermott | 8668 |
| School of Politics and International Relations | Dara Gannon | 8670 |
| School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice | Maureen Lyons | 8574 |
| School of Law | Suzanne Darcy | 4113 |
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| College of Health and Agricultural Sciences | chas@ucd.ie | |
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School of Agriculture and Food Science
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| School of Agriculture and Food Science (Forestry) | Charles Harper | 7358 |
| UCD Institute of Food and Health | Geraldine Quinn | 2808 |
| School of Medicine | UCDMR | 6600 |
| School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Systems | Aisling Jackman | 6562 |
| UCD Clinical Research Centre | crc@ucd.ie | 4577 |
| Systems Biology Ireland | Hugh Doyle | 6339 |
| CSTAR (Research Methods & Statistics Support) | cstar@ucd.ie | 2076 |
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College of Science
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BiOrbic, Bioeconomy SFI Research Centre
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iCRAG Centre for Research in Applied Geosciences
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Insight Centre for Data Analytics
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| School of Computer Science | Léan Ní Chléirigh | 2985 |
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School of Mathematics and Statistics
UCD Earth Institute
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The units below may be able to provide you with specific advice on writing sections of your proposal
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You can talk to the EU Research Office at any time, who can:
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For queries relating to Horizon Europe Cluster 6 contact the EU Research Office: euresearchoffice@ucd.ie |
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All EU Horizon Europe application budgets must be approved by the UCD Research & Innovation pre-award accountant. Template Horizon Europe Financial Calculators can be downloaded to assist you in the calculation of your proposal budget. The costing of salaries in a research proposal should adhere to the IUA salary scales for postdoctoral researchers and research assistants. |
Email: budgetapprovals@ucd.ie |
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The NovaUCD Knowledge Transfer team can:
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If you require further information or support contact a member of the Knowledge Transfer team |
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UCD Office of Research Ethics provides an Ethics Advisory Consultation for staff and students. In addition, the UCD Office of Research Ethics runs seminars, presentations and workshops on research ethics and related areas. |
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The Work at UCD website outlines the benefits of working at UCD. In addition, the UCD Research Careers Framework (RCF) establishes a structured and supportive skills and early career development model for Post-Doctoral Fellows at UCD. |
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UCD Library Research Services is responsible for developing and delivering specialist and innovative services to researchers, including:
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Research IT provides a range of services, designed to support and facilitate researchers in their use of IT as an enabler for their research activities. |
Research IT |
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The SIRC Office can provide assistance and guidance on developing safety management plans, risk assessment, and other safety documentation. In addition the SIRC Office can provide training across a wide range of areas and can develop bespoke safety training for your research group if required. Click here for further details on training. |
Email: sirc@ucd.ie |
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UCD Global provides advice and assistance in writing proposals to the ERASMUS+ Programme, getting mandates signed and obtaining UCD Erasmus+ data. |
Email: Eve Brosseau or tel: 8580 for further information |