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The scheme will support nuanced, collaborative research on different aspects of disinformation, involving research across multiple disciplines and networks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who can apply<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The grant is open to academic researchers working in higher education institutions (HEI) or research institutes (RI) in Ireland. In each application the lead applicant must be employed by a HEI or RI in Ireland (not including Northern Ireland).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lead applicants must be on open-ended, continuing or fixed term contracts that extend beyond the end of August 2027, which is the end-date of the envisaged grant period. The grant cannot be used to extend an applicant\u2019s contract.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each application must also include a named partner in an organisation to be either\u00a0a researcher in another discipline\/field in a HEI or RI (from the same institution or another eligible HEI or RI) or\u00a0a staff member of a civil society organisation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Eligible proposals<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Proposals are invited for a clearly defined piece of research or research activity with an output. It is expected that the output will be made freely available to the public via an Open Access publication; applicants may provide a note as to why this is not applicable in the context of their research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The only expenses payable are the costs directly related to the research being carried out, up to a maximum of \u20ac30,000 per project approved. All costs must be supported by evidence of payment (receipts, invoices, etc.) upon completion of the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applications are invited for amounts from \u20ac20,000 to \u20ac30,000 and the deadline for submissions is 24 June 2026. All projects must be completed and all associated reports and invoices\/financial details submitted by the end of August 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Further details of the scheme are provided on the RIA website\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ria.ie\/grants\/disinformation-research-grant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> and any queries can be directed to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:grants@ria.ie\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">grants@ria.ie<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Royal Irish Academy (RIA) is inviting applications for the new Disinformation Research Grant, supported by the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport. 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