If you are embarking on a new piece of research, or working on an ongoing project, the library can support you in ensuring that all the research related information resources you need (including online resources, journals, books etc) are available to you.
See a selective listing from our catalogue of Books on Research Proposal preparation available in the Library
The Grant Writer's Handbook: How to Write a Research Grant Proposal - and Succeed by The Grant Writer's Handbook's companion website, featuring regularly updated resources and helpful links, can be found at https://www.ifm.eng.cam.ac.uk/research/grant-writers-handbook/
The Research Office publishes details of current funding opportunities on its website. The Research Accounting Office can help and advise with matters such as obtaining funding, costing your research proposal etc.
The Graduate Studies Office and the Career Development Centre also advertise postgraduate funding opportunities from time to time.
Research Professional is a database for sourcing current international funding opportunities. To get the most from this resource including alerting features, you should create a personal account with Research Professional and login each time you use it. See how to access the site below.
When you access Research Professional, you will either be asked to log in, or if you are using a computer on campus at University of Galway, Guest Access will be provided.
• Log in: If you already have an account, enter your username and password. This will appear when using a computer off campus.
• Guest Access: You will be taken directly to the homepage. When accessing the site using campus access you will be able to browse the content, but will be prompted to log in if attempting to save your work or access personalised information.
When using Guest Access, you also have the option to register: You can create a personal account by selecting the ‘Register’ button shown at the top of the page.
Note: You must be on campus and use your university email address to register. Once you register, you may then log in anywhere and you have the option to change the email address.
See the short tutorial below on how to search the funding database, or see the Research Professional playlist for more training videos.
Webinar Training
Click on this link to register for upcoming sessions / to view recorded webinars.
Please contact noreen.goggin@universityofigalway.ie in the Research Office, ext 5168 if you have any queries.
This guide will introduce you to the main resources and services for your research at the University of Galway Library
Watch out for the Handy tips designed to save you time and effort!
The library offers regular training events. Check the full list of events here.
Handy tip: The events are in date order, and you can use the options on the left hand side to filter by Calendar, Category, Audience, Campus and Online / In person events:
Handy tip: You can access all of the Library's resources from off-campus.
Some funds may be available for the purchasing of books.
Handy tip: The short video below shows how to recommend new purchases for the Library.
Other library guides which may be useful as you start your research:
The Library proactively supports and enhances the learning, teaching, and research activities of the University. The Library acts as a catalyst for your success as University of Galway’s hub for scholarly information discovery, sharing, and publication.
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