RESEARCH STIMULUS FUNDRESEARCH STIMULUS FUND 2007 Call Briefings

Richard Howell

Research, Food & Codex Coord. Div

PRESENTATION FORMATPRESENTATION FORMAT RSFP – BACKGROUND, AIMS & FEATURESRSFP – BACKGROUND, AIMS & FEATURES

SCOPE OF CALLSCOPE OF CALL

APPLICATION FORMAPPLICATION FORM

EVALUATION PROCESSEVALUATION PROCESS

QUESTIONS & ANSWERSQUESTIONS & ANSWERS

RSFP – PREVIOUSLY FUNDEDRSFP – PREVIOUSLY FUNDED €€4m in 2001 / 2002 Open Calls (full duration cost) 4m in 2001 / 2002 Open Calls (full duration cost)

28 Small scale projects 28 Small scale projects €€4.5m in 2005 Targeted Call (full duration cost)4.5m in 2005 Targeted Call (full duration cost)

Agri-Env – 5 projects @ €2.6mAgri-Env – 5 projects @ €2.6m Non-Food Crops – 4 projects @ €1.3mNon-Food Crops – 4 projects @ €1.3m Agri-Food Economics – 3 projects @ €0.6mAgri-Food Economics – 3 projects @ €0.6m

€€18 m in 2006 Open Call (full duration cost)18 m in 2006 Open Call (full duration cost) Animal Bioscience – 15 projects @ €8.4mAnimal Bioscience – 15 projects @ €8.4m Plant Bioscience – 5 projects @ €1.9mPlant Bioscience – 5 projects @ €1.9m Non-Food Land Uses – 2 projects @ €0.6mNon-Food Land Uses – 2 projects @ €0.6m Agri-Environment - 8 projects @ €6.1m Agri-Environment - 8 projects @ €6.1m Agri Economy & Policy – 5 projects @ €0.9mAgri Economy & Policy – 5 projects @ €0.9m

SSTI – Public Sector ReserachSSTI – Public Sector Reserach Aim to build knowledge economy in agri-food Agr – multifunctional role; sustainable on renew. res Optimise links between institutes & with industry Agr. Research focus – new systems & technologies to

support efficient farming & diversify land use DAF to link with Environment, Energy (& Health)

sectors & foster North-South collaboartion DAF-DEHLG-DCMNR discussions at end 2006 –

bid to IDC - €13.67m allocated to DAF from Competitive Fund for Linked Public Sector ResearchLinked Public Sector Research

2007 CALL FUNDING2007 CALL FUNDINGDAF -

Under NDP

SSTI – DAF Allocation for Linked Public Sector Reserarch

Themes €m Theme €m (2 yrs) Partner

Plants

&

Agri Econ.

2(2007)

Env

Energy

5.75

1.5

DEHLG/EPA

DCMNR

NATURE OF RSFPNATURE OF RSFP ““RESEARCH” -NEW KNOWLEDGE / USESRESEARCH” -NEW KNOWLEDGE / USES

Basic / Fundamental /Applied / Pre-CommercialBasic / Fundamental /Applied / Pre-Commercial

BENEFIT PRODUCTION AGR. - in/directBENEFIT PRODUCTION AGR. - in/direct ““PUBLIC GOOD” – disseminate subject to IPRPUBLIC GOOD” – disseminate subject to IPR GAPS - NOT CORE TEAGASC PROG.GAPS - NOT CORE TEAGASC PROG. NOT FOOD / FISHERIESNOT FOOD / FISHERIES COMPLEMENT OTHER PROGRAMS / FUNDERS COMPLEMENT OTHER PROGRAMS / FUNDERS

FIRM, EPA, SEI, D/CRAGA, etc.

PURPOSE OF RSFP SUPPORT SUSTAINABLESUSTAINABLE & COMPETITIVECOMPETITIVE

AGR. PRODUCTIONPRODUCTION PRACTICES & POLICIES CompeteCompete - CAP, WTO, celtic tiger, etc. ComplyComply with regs. - environment, welfare, etc RenewRenew - energy sources, farm by-products, etc

BUILD RESEARCH CAPACITY Enable Irl. to compete for EU FP in future

PARTNERSHIPPARTNERSHIP COLLABORATION - Teag./Uni/IT/DAF/NI

IF NOT - JUSTIFY WHY GOING ALONE OTHER PARTNERS WELCOME - Self-Finance

Irish Industry - but no exclusive rights to results Other Irish Bodies - relevance Overseas Research Institutes – if beneficial to Irl

Paid Contract Foreign Expertise – for specific task/job & only if skill not available in Ireland

THEME AREASTHEME AREAS “TARGETED” CALL – excl. animal bioscience” CALL – excl. animal bioscience SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE AGR SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE AGR

PRODUCTION - in its broad sense + PRODUCTION - in its broad sense + FOCUS ON DEVELOP / APPLY FOCUS ON DEVELOP / APPLY

BIOSCIENCESBIOSCIENCES Underpin advice for regl. compliance & farm mgt Underpin advice for regl. compliance & farm mgt Improve productivity / quality, etc - breedingImprove productivity / quality, etc - breeding New agri products & land usesNew agri products & land uses

1. Agri Energy – use farm-based materials

Energy Crop Production StudiesEnergy Crop Production Studies Genetics to select most suitable varieties Develop efficient production, mgt & harvest systems Response – diff nuts / sources / soils GHG emissions – N2O, soil carbon, transport/process.

Energy from Agr. Products/by-productsEnergy from Agr. Products/by-products On-farm AD for biogas from intensive livestock Feasibility of AD using crop prods / by-prods. in Irl. Manure processing Feasibility of Tech. Prog. for 2nd generation biofuels

2. AGRI-ENVIRON – Soils & WaterFarmingFarming Nut loss – sources, paths, mgt., soil attenuationNut loss – sources, paths, mgt., soil attenuation Impact of pig manure on agrochemical efficacyImpact of pig manure on agrochemical efficacy Use of urease & nitrification inhibitorsUse of urease & nitrification inhibitors Pesticides – predictive & risk ass / mgt tools.Pesticides – predictive & risk ass / mgt tools. ForestryForestry Critical loads & acid sensitivityCritical loads & acid sensitivity Biogeochemical cyclesBiogeochemical cycles Design ripriarian woodlandsDesign ripriarian woodlands Sediment & suspended solids managementSediment & suspended solids management

2. AGRI-ENVIRON – Gas EmissionsMethane mitigation strategies for dairyMethane mitigation strategies for dairy Dietary manipulation incl milk quality impactDietary manipulation incl milk quality impact Strategies for grazing animalsStrategies for grazing animals Integration with GHG inventories & modelsIntegration with GHG inventories & models Methane & N2O emissions from stored manureMethane & N2O emissions from stored manure Emissions from different chemical N sourcesEmissions from different chemical N sources

Eco-Tillage Eco-Tillage Impact on soil carbon, fuel usage, yield & crop Impact on soil carbon, fuel usage, yield & crop

mgt., nutrient use & lossmgt., nutrient use & loss Relavance of animal manuresRelavance of animal manures

2. AGRI-ENVIRON – Biodiversity & GM

Farming Aspects of BiodiversityFarming Aspects of Biodiversity Monitor bio-div loss for arable & uplands Monitor bio-div loss for arable & uplands Impact of different grazing systemsImpact of different grazing systems Measures to optimise agri-env. instrumentsMeasures to optimise agri-env. instruments Criteria to select / maintain HNV landscapesCriteria to select / maintain HNV landscapes Land managers attitudes, motive & behaviourLand managers attitudes, motive & behaviour

Co-existence of conventional, organic & GM cropsCo-existence of conventional, organic & GM crops Review situation + lab. work but Review situation + lab. work but not field trialsnot field trials

Production methods & management practices Production methods & management practices Economic aspects – of major interestEconomic aspects – of major interest

3. PLANT BIOSCIENCE Production – efficiency & quality incl organic Breeding – use of ‘omics’ to develop uses Plant Health & Disease Control Novel Plant Applications & Technologies Other Agr/Hort Novel Systems &

Technologies for high added value Non-Food Land Uses

4. ECONOMY & POLICY4. ECONOMY & POLICY Changes in agr. policy/ trade/ support/ regl. Produvtivity & Competitiveness Impact of socio-economic adjustments Public goods – tourism, forestry, etc. Options post decoupling – KBBE, etc. ICT uptake on farm – obstacles & triggers

HOW TO GET FUNDEDHOW TO GET FUNDED

HOW TO GET FUNDEDHOW TO GET FUNDED ‘TENDERS’ DAF WEB (www.agriculture.gov.ie) READ THE GUIDELINES PICK RESEARCH TEAM – can incl. N.Irl partners PROVIDE ALLALL INFO. BUT CONCISELYCONCISELY USE TABLES, CHARTS, DIAGRAMS PROVIDE BACK-UP: CV, PUBS., ETC SUBMIT ON TIME – signed original + 5 copies igned original + 5 copies

copies + CD + email by Thursday 26th Julycopies + CD + email by Thursday 26th July

Section 1 Theme areas – tick one or more as appropriate. If

more than 1, indicate main.

Principal InvestigatorPrincipal Investigator – the person who is responsible for the research activities in your area

Project Co-ordinatorProject Co-ordinator – (a) Permanant OR (b) Contract Researcher with PhD & a contract beyond lifetime of project. Has overall responsibility for Has overall responsibility for project and sole point of contact with DAF.project and sole point of contact with DAF.

Dates, contact details, whether submitted to others now or in past & point on research continuum

SECTION 2SECTION 2 2.1 Abstract2.1 Abstract: 200 words - used in ESR / to Cttee.

2.2 Context2.2 Context: 400 words – whywhy needed & why RSFP ? Describe current knowledge & demo area well understood Reference all related research at home & abroad Justify need and rationale for approach taken.

2.3 Introduction:2.3 Introduction: 400 words – what’s involved + usewhat’s involved + use Objectives, Methods & why chosen approach v another Use/Benefits – policy/farming/commerce/innovation.

SECTIONS 3 & 6SECTIONS 3 & 6 6.1 SUB-PROJECTS ? Only if necessary

e.g. big size, different locations/elements/sectors NOT smokescreen for artificial collaboration

6.2 SP link with other SP’s & Overall. Intro as per 2.3 3 / 6.3 TASKS: Building blocks of all projects

Number variesNumber varies. Sizeable self-contained elements Objective / Institutions / Lead / Duration (in months)Objective / Institutions / Lead / Duration (in months) MilestonesMilestones - interim outputs on way to main goal DeliverablesDeliverables - tangible outputs / judge success. NB DisseminationDissemination task - task - pubs., workshops, demos, etc.

Section 4Section 4 4.1 Co-ordination of bothboth work & team 4.2 Scientific / Mgt. Expertise of Principals 4.3 Staff – type, location & responsibility 4.4 Existing facilities – demo capability 4.5 Describe existing IPR – demo track record of

mgt. IPR & show proposed work not in conflict 4.6 Path to commerce –unlikely but if applies demo

mkt relevance, IPR awareness & commerce support 4.7 Risk Proofing – demo Plan B exists 4.8 Dissemination – elaborate on dissemination task

Section 7: Relevant PublicationsSection 7: Relevant PublicationsRequired as back-up’ for:Required as back-up’ for: Section 2.1 (Project Context) & 2.2 (Intro.

To the Reserach) Resume of principal researchers

Relevant recent pubs. only – NOT bibliography ‘Other’ - cited publications, media articles,

etc. mentioned throughout form

SECTION 8: BUDGETSSECTION 8: BUDGETS COSTCOST: Typically €100k - €700k for 2/3/4 years

Higher/Longer if required – Must Justify RSFP funds 100% ELIGIBLEELIGIBLE COSTS USUAL CATEGORIESCATEGORIES

Flexible exceptexcept Total, Equipment & Overheads Penalties willwill be applied if rules broken

ENSURE ALL FIGURES RECONCILE TABLES 3 & 4TABLES 3 & 4 – Other Financial & non-

financial contributions

BUDGETS: Table 2BUDGETS: Table 2 STAFFSTAFF: fund non-permanent only

all types but especially Masters/Ph.D. students

CONSCONS: lifeblood but must be used on project T&ST&S: If appropriate - careful with foreign EQUIPEQUIP: Depreciate as per formula. Usage ? O/HO/H: max. 30% (25) direct costs excl. equip. OTHEROTHER: Describe in detail SECTION 8.2SECTION 8.2: Justify costs. Experts scrutiniseExperts scrutinise

DECISION MAKING PROCESSDECISION MAKING PROCESS

Stage 1Stage 1Preliminary Assesssment by DAFPreliminary Assesssment by DAF

Time & Completeness checkTime & Completeness check

Verification of proposal eligibilityVerification of proposal eligibility

Assignment to expert evaluation panelAssignment to expert evaluation panel

Stage 2Stage 2 3 Person Expert Panel per Theme3 Person Expert Panel per Theme

1 Foreign – usually academic1 Foreign – usually academic Remote reading by ExpertsRemote reading by Experts Expert Panel meets in DublinExpert Panel meets in Dublin

Facilitated by DAF ModeratorFacilitated by DAF Moderator Agree a consensus markAgree a consensus mark Recommend / suggest changesRecommend / suggest changes Rank ProposalsRank Proposals

Stage 2: Evaluation CriteriaEvaluation Criteria RelevanceRelevance – to RSFP & needs of Production Agr. – to RSFP & needs of Production Agr. Familiarity with R & DFamiliarity with R & D

Demo know current state – biblio / refs. Demo know current state – biblio / refs. Scientific & Technical QualityScientific & Technical Quality

Demo progress > state-of-the-art. Feasibility.Demo progress > state-of-the-art. Feasibility. Management & Partnership – critical massManagement & Partnership – critical mass Potential Exploitability & Economic ImpactPotential Exploitability & Economic Impact

Demo Nature of and path to exploitationDemo Nature of and path to exploitation Cost & Value for Money – function of size/lengthCost & Value for Money – function of size/length

Equal Weight Criteria: Marks 0–5 each

Stage 3Stage 3

RSFP Committee –X-section main stakeholdersRSFP Committee –X-section main stakeholders

Proposals achieving B+ (60%) and above will Proposals achieving B+ (60%) and above will be considered by RSFP Committeebe considered by RSFP Committee

Committee determine indicative levels of Committee determine indicative levels of fundingfunding

Recommend funding of successful proposalsRecommend funding of successful proposals

Award negotiation – DAF/Co-ordinatorAward negotiation – DAF/Co-ordinator

Success v’s Failure Research within Scope of

Programme

Builds-on / Adds to existing

research

Includes New Ideas & Avoids

Duplication Application Form Complete,

Information on Tasks, Milestones,

Deliverables, Responsibility

Not within the scope

Insufficient Description of

Tasks – Say what you will

do, and also HOW you plan

to do it

Over Ambitious

Lacking Innovation, No new

Science

Rehashing old research

Team lacking some

expertise

FURTHER INFORMATIONFURTHER INFORMATION

GeneralGeneral

Mary CullinanMary Cullinan

Crops Policy & State Bodies DivCrops Policy & State Bodies Div

Agriculture House, 3WAgriculture House, 3W

Kildare St. Dublin 2Kildare St. Dublin 2

Tel:01 - 607 2037Tel:01 - 607 2037Mary.cullinan@agriculture.gov.ie

TechnicalTechnical

Richard Howell, Agr. InspectorRichard Howell, Agr. Inspector

Tel: 01 – 607 2572Tel: 01 – 607 2572Richard.howell@agriculture.gov.ieRichard.howell@agriculture.gov.ie

DONT BE LATEDONT BE LATE

Closing Date for Applications

Signed Original + 5 Hard Copies + Signed Original + 5 Hard Copies + CDCD by by Thursday 26 July 2007 Thursday 26 July 2007 at the at the latest. Identical Email version.latest. Identical Email version.