Notre Dame–DCU Exchange Grant in Precision Biomedical Technologies

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Notre Dame–DCU Exchange Grant in Precision Biomedical Technologies (2026)

Overview

The Berthiaume Institute for Precision Health at the University of Notre Dame (BIPH), the Dublin City University Life Sciences Institute (LSI), and Notre Dame Global, together with Notre Dame Dublin, are pleased to announce our 2nd annual collaborative grant program in precision biomedical technologies between researchers at the University of Notre Dame (ND) and Dublin City University (DCU).

This opportunity seeks to develop collaborative research projects focused on personnel and knowledge exchange in priority areas of mutual interest. Where appropriate, projects will have access to administrative and logistical support through Notre Dame Dublin.

Eligibility/Grant Requirements

  • Projects must include at least one PI from ND and one from DCU, with all PIs holding an academic position at either DCU or ND (Regular Full-time faculty)

  • Proposals must include the physical exchange of personnel between institutes and supporting rationale for doing so.

  • Projects incorporating graduate or postdoctoral researchers are encouraged.

  • Funds are intended for a one-year term and are not renewable.

Funding

This mechanism will support and advance collaborative international research between BIPH at Notre Dame and LSI at DCU. Preference in funding will be given to activities that promote relationships between Notre Dame and DCU through measurable impact and increased engagement, offering a path to externally funded cooperative grants. The research areas might include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Sensors and technologies for biosurveillance, diagnostics, or related physiological, exposome, or environmental monitoring.

  • Novel therapeutics based on medicinal chemistry, drug delivery, or pharmaceutics.

  • Technologies to address health disparities and inequities.

  • Studies on the interface of human health and the environment or microbiome.

  • Health security.

Four awards are expected to be in the range of $10,000 to $15,000. Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate other sources of funding (discretionary, internal, or external), or related cost-sharing or in-kind support to complement the award budget. Funding used for personnel is restricted to trainee support and cannot be used to cover PI salary or administrative support.

Application Guidelines

To request funding, please submit the following items as a single PDF.

  • Project Title & Team, including all PIs and key personnel (Cover Page):

    • Name, department/center/institute affiliation, and email for all collaborating PIs

    • Information for any additional collaborators or key personnel

    • Cover page should be digitally signed by the PIs from both institutions

  • Non-confidential abstract of the proposed project (<200 words)

  • Collaborative statement (<300 words)

    • How will the project foster collaboration between ND and DCU? Plans for publications and external funding mechanisms targeted.

  • Description of the proposed project (2-pages maximum), including:

    • Objective of the project

    • Background, preliminary work, and/or motivation

    • Planned work

    • Envisioned outcomes

    • Plans for personnel exchange

    • Anticipated timeline

    • Formatting: Size 11 font (Arial, Times, Georgia), single-spaced, 0.5” inch margins

  • Budget and justification (1-page maximum)

  • Curriculum vitae: (2-page maximum) CV for each PI (both ND and DCU)

NOTE: Please combine the cover page, abstract, collaborative statement, project description, budget, and CVs into a single PDF file. Name the PDF file as: [Lead PI’s last name_Insititute.pdf]. For example, Smith_ND.pdf or Sullivan_DCU.pdf.

Proposal Submission

The proposal submission deadline was May 29, 2026.

Proposal Evaluation

A multi-disciplinary faculty committee will review proposals under the following criteria:

  • The potential to develop or strengthen new research relationships between ND and DCU.

  • Potential for publication or external support.

  • Potential benefits from personnel exchange between ND and DCU.

  • The academic quality of the proposed research, including scope, significance, and originality.

  • Clarity of goals and alignment with the scope and objectives of BIPH-ND, DCU- LSI, and ND-Global.

Expenses

Budget and justification will be required and must include funds dedicated for personnel exchange. The application review will include a review of eligibility, scale, and appropriateness of requested expenses.

Eligible Expenses

Expenses can be used for the following:

  • Consumables for a proof-of-principle study.

  • Travel expenses for personnel to facilitate collaboration or exchange of ideas/materials.

  • Partial stipend for research personnel and trainees.

Ineligible Expenses

  • Computers, Software, Equipment, Office supplies.

  • Faculty Salary.

  • Teaching buy-out.

  • Tuition and fees.

Follow-up Report

Successful applicants are required to:

  • Submit a final report within one month of the end date of the award, including:

    • A summary of activities funded by the award and significant results achieved, including evidence that the project supports collaboration between Notre Dame and DCU.

    • Any publications or manuscripts resulting from the award.

    • Plans or evidence for external funding applications.

  • Submit brief updates (and pictures, if applicable) of developments related to funding that is newsworthy (e.g., conference, launch of new program).

  • Reference the award in any relevant publications.

Contact

For more information about this grant, please contact the POC listed below for BIPH(ND) and LSI(DCU)

Point of contact:
BIPH
Email: biph@nd.edu

Point of contact:
DCU
Email: lsi@dcu.ie

Point of contact: Prof Anne Parle.
ND Dublin
Email: dublin@nd.edu