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The Health Research Institute (HRI) at ¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ is committed to facilitating the conduct of outstanding person-centred, technology-enabled, integrated healthcare and treatment by focusing on relevant, evidence-based areas of research with real impact. 

The HRI has a membership base comprised mainly of research active academic and clinical colleagues. Clear eligibility and renewal criteria are essential to ensure that the Institute delivers on its vision, mission, and strategic objectives which are aligned with those of UL.

The HRI will ensure that all membership eligibility and renewal activity is underpinned by equality, diversity, and inclusion principles in accordance with UL’s Equality and Human Rights Strategy. 

Membership Types:

  • Full Membership:
    • Faculty Senior Researcher
    • Clinical Researcher
    • Faculty Early Career Researchers (ECRs) 

  • Postgraduate membership

    Postgraduate membership primarily refers to PhD researchers. These are PhD students registered in UL under the direct supervision of an HRI member, whose PhD research aligns with one of the HRI Priority Research Areas or Underpinning Areas of Excellence. Students enrolled on the master’s by Research Programme are eligible for Postgraduate membership. Research Assistants can also apply for Postgraduate membership. 

  • Contract Researcher Membership

    This membership comprises Postdoctoral researchers i.e. contract researchers on specific projects that fall within the HRI areas of expertise, who are not UL faculty. Research Fellows are contract researchers on a higher scale than postdoctoral, and who do not have a UL faculty appointment. Many will be on short-term contracts and would be reasonably expected either to move to another university or take a position outside academia. 

 

Further Information: For more details on membership criteria, please email hri@ul.ie to request the membership guidelines and procedure.

How to Apply or Renew Membership: Fill out the . New membership applications are reviewed in January, May, and October, with outcomes communicated within 10 working days. If more information is needed, candidates will be informed and given the opportunity to resubmit.

For any queries, please email hri@ul.ie.

 

  • Grant Application Support. 
  • Regular notifications of external funding opportunities. 
  • Use of Health Research Institute affiliation. 
  • Health research expertise- regulatory and operational. 
  • Access to expertise and experience of established researchers. 
  • Bio-Statistical Expertise and Training. 
  • Operational Support (T&Cs apply). 
  • Access to Covidence. 
  • Access to state-of-the-art research equipment. 
  • Clinical research support through the Clinical Research Support Unit (CRSU) based in CERC (Clinical Education and Research Centre), UHL (University Hospital Limerick) 
  • Access to desk-based research facilities, clinical research support incl. nursing, collaborative meeting room space, and other resources (dependent on availability) in the CRSU (funded research). 
  • Opportunities for internal collaboration through strategic networking. 
  • Opportunity for interdisciplinary collaborations between the University and the wider health community, including UHL and HSE Mid West. 
  • Invitations to HRI Events e.g., Networking Lunches, Workshops, Seminars, and Research Week activities, as an attendee or participant. 
  • Opportunities to present research. 
  • Regular training opportunities. 
  • Regular Internal Funding calls e.g., Open Access, Travel, International Conference. (Eligibility T&Cs apply) 
  • Conference (Hosting) funding and support. 
  • Capacity-building and pump prime funding awards – periodic. 
  • Support initiatives to prioritise the development of early/midcareer researchers incl. mentorship and training. 
  • Marketing and Communications support. 

An HRI Member is expected to: 

  • Conduct excellent research and contribute to the HRI research community and reputation. 

  • Contribute to the Institute with measurable research outputs achieved by including the HRI affiliation on all health-related papers and grant proposals, conference and other presentations, and all publicity material*** 

  • Contribute to the Institute’s income generation activity and sustainability plan. 

  • Provide research activity information to the HRI Management Team (research activity reports, research outputs, and impact) as and when requested. 
  • Contribute towards a highly collaborative and collegial work environment in the HRI and attend HRI activities. 
  • Actively participate in HRI events when appropriate e.g., present on an area of expertise at networking events or Fundamental of Health Research seminar. 
  • Develop external links e.g., with patient groups, clinical, community, and industry partners. 
  • Act as an ambassador for HRI at all levels and in all fora. 
  • Comply with the UL (¾ÅÉ«ÊÓƵ) Health and Safety policy, any appropriate Local Safety Statements, Research Ethics and Integrity Policies, and all regulations as applicable to Health Research and associated Funding, including the Health Research Policy. 
  • Act to support and inspire the next generation of HRI Researchers through contributions to the HUB activities and mentorship of ECRs (Early Career Researchers).  
  • Be prepared to commit up to 10 hours pa for mentoring. 
  • Commit to adhere to these expectations. 

  • When a member leaves or is no longer eligible for membership for any other reason, they must inform the HRI administration by e-mailing hri@ul.ie 

    *** This will be monitored. Failure in this regard will result in a lack of eligibility for internal funding calls. 

  • Access to and being part of an active research community. 
  • Use of HRI affiliation 
  • Opportunity to represent HRI postgraduate community on HRI Executive Committee 
  • Opportunity to represent HRI postgraduate community on Doctoral College Board and Working Group 
  • Invitations to HRI Events e.g., Networking Lunches, Workshops, Seminars, Training, Research Week events, as an attendee or participant. 
  • Invitations to speak at Members' events. 
  • Bio-statistical support (in association with HRI Supervisor) 
  • Investigator-led clinical research support via the Clinical Research Support Unit (CRSU) 
  • Support and advice for specific funding calls. 
  • Periodic internal funding calls. 
  • Networking and learning opportunities from experienced researchers. 
  • Postgraduate Hub Membership 
  • Opportunity to become a member of Postgraduate HUB committee giving benefits of: 
  • Experience applicable to Presidents Volunteer Awards 
  • Experience applicable to Structured PhD portfolio (EHS) 
  • Leadership and Management experience 
  • Specific HRI conference/travel funding 
  • Tokens of appreciation 
  • Certificates of participation 
  • Organisational skills development 
  • Membership is valid for a maximum of three years at which point eligibility requirements will be assessed. 
  • Reviews of membership requirements will be carried out on an annual basis. 
  • Renewal criteria are not applicable to Postgraduate, Contract Researcher Staff or Associate members. 

 

For any further information or queries, please contact hri@ul.ie.