Commemorations Bursary Application Form 2026-2027

Commemorations Bursary 2026 in honour of the late Dr Éamon Phoenix
Submission deadline: 17:00 (GMT) Wednesday 29 April 2026

Please read carefully the Guidelines for Applicants before completing this application.

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1. Basic Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

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Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email*
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2. Research Proposal
Criterion A: Academic merit, taking into account originality, relationship to, and the volume of, existing research in the field and the scholarly importance of proposed research. (30%)
a) Title of proposed project*
b) Please provide a brief abstract (for publicising funded projects etc.) (maximum 350 words)*

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Criterion B: Suitability of methodology, demonstration of relevant experience of applicant and feasibility of project within timescale. (40%)
e) Institution (if applicable). Please state Independent Researcher if not applicable.
f) Current position (if applicable)
g) Please give a brief summary of your research experience to date, listing (if applicable) previous appointments, academic training (including degree name and date) and publications that would demonstrate to the panel your ability to conduct the research you are proposing.*
h) Please use this space to detail any additional relevant experience and achievements that would demonstrate to the panel your ability to conduct the research you are proposing.
i) Please describe the proposed methodology for the project, the research questions and approach to be taken (maximum 350 words)*

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j) Please outline the timeline of the proposed project describing the different stages of the project and how they will be achieved (maximum 750 words). Please note the requirement for all projects to be completed by 30 July 2027. *

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k) Costings

Applicants should prepare accurate costings for the proposed research expenses. Funding is offered competitively, and proposals on the margin for award may have a greater chance of success if they are accurately and modestly costed. Costs should be clearly itemised and justified in terms of research.

If the RIA is being asked to support only a proportion of the total costs, please list all the expenses connected with the research, as assessors will gauge the costs with reference to the scale of the whole project. Please indicate which costs are being sought from the Academy.

Points to note:

In assessing value for money, the working group will consider the intended outcome relative to the amount requested. However, it is appreciated that some modes of research are more expensive than others and proposals will not be discriminated against on these grounds.
Please upload your proposed project budget providing as much detail as possible to aid assessment.*

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Total amount sought from the Royal Irish Academy (as per budget document which you have uploaded) € Euro:*

Criterion C: Intended outcomes and dissemination of research (30%)
l) Please provide a concise list of the intended outcomes from the proposed research activity, to include proposed publications, public lectures etc.*
m) Please indicate the format, details etc. of how you intend to make the outputs from this project freely available to the public.

3. Previous RIA Awards and Fellowships
a) Please give details of any research grants you have received from the Academy within the last five years. Please note: only one Commemorations Bursary may be held, or applied for, at any one time, and an application cannot be accepted if the applicant has a report or monies outstanding on any previous RIA grant.*
4. References
a) Please provide the names and contact details of two referees, and outline the relevance of their experience in supporting this application, who have confirmed that they are happy to be contacted in relation to this application.
Name of Referee 1*
Email of Referee 1*
Relevance of Referee's experience
Name of Referee 2*
Email of Referee 2*
Relevance of Referee's experience
b) Please upload a letter of verification (pdf file) from one named referee confirming the applicant's ability and suitability to undertake the research.*

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6. Declarations
Research Ethics
The Academy requires the research it funds be conducted in an ethical manner. It expects accurate reporting of findings and a commitment to enabling others to replicate results where possible; impartiality of researchers to the subject of the research; fair dealing in respect of other researchers and their intellectual property. Applicants are required to indicate that they are aware of and signed up to their respective institutions Code of Good Research Practice and must indicate whether their proposed research raises any special ethical issues.*

Tick to confirm that you are aware of and signed up to your respective institutions Code of Good Research Practice.Tick here if your proposed research raises any special ethical issues.Independent researcher (you must explain your approach to ethical scrutiny below)
If applicants indicate that their proposed research raises special ethical issues they will be required to provide evidence that ethical approval has been secured from an appropriate Research Ethics Committee before any grant payment is made.
Independent researchers without access to formal ethical scrutiny and approval should briefly describe any special ethical issues, and explain how they will be addressed. Independent researchers should observe, where appropriate, the standards of research practice set out in the guidelines published by scientific and learned societies and other relevant professional bodies. All researchers should be aware of the legal requirements that regulate their work.
Acceptance of Terms and Conditions
Please note that submitting the application form constitutes confirmation that the information provided is complete and accurate, and acceptance of all terms, conditions and notices contained in the Guidelines for Applicants. Subsequent discovery of any deliberate falsehood will automatically render the application null and void. If an award has been made, RIA may require a full refund. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the application is received by the deadline date outlined above. Late applications will not be accepted. No exceptions will be made to this rule.*

I can confirm that I have consulted the guidelines for applicants of this bursary scheme before making my application.I accept all terms, conditions and notices contained in the Guidelines for Applicants. The information I have provided is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Data Protection
To enable us to process your application, please indicate that you have read and consent to the processing of your information in line with the the privacy notice for the Commemorations Bursary Scheme.
Yes, I consent to the processing of my information as outlined in the transparency statement.
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Commemorations Bursary 2026 in honour of the late Dr Éamon Phoenix

1. Basic Information

2. Research Proposal

Criterion A: Academic merit, taking into account originality, relationship to, and the volume of, existing research in the field and the scholarly importance of proposed research. (30%)

Criterion B: Suitability of methodology, demonstration of relevant experience of applicant and feasibility of project within timescale. (40%)

Criterion C: Intended outcomes and dissemination of research (30%)

3. Previous RIA Awards and Fellowships

4. References

5. Diversity and inclusion monitoring (optional)

6. Declarations

Research Ethics

Acceptance of Terms and Conditions

Data Protection