Purpose of the Research Strategy Committee
To enhance RCSI’s international competitiveness, reputation and recognition as a research-intensive university, through strategic planning, growth and development of RCSI research activities.
Membership
Post-holder positions:
• Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research & Innovation (Chair)
• Deputy Director for Research- Translational
• Deputy Director for Research- Clinical
• Head of Innovation
• Head of Strategic Initiatives & Industry Partnerships
• Head of School of Postgraduate Studies or nominee
• Associate Director of Research
• Director of International Engagement & External Relations or nominee
Fixed-term representation from specific areas highlighted in the RCSI Strategic Plan*:
• Biomaterials & regenerative medicine
• Cardiovascular biology
• Cancer
• Population health & health services research
• Neurological & psychiatric disorders
• Surgical science & practice
RCSI clinical sites with significant research activity:
• Beaumont Hospital
• Rotunda Hospital
• Children’s Health Ireland
• Mater Private Hospital
*Fixed-term RSC membership is through invitation by the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Research & Innovation for an initial period of 2 years. Specific clusters and clinical sites may be removed or replaced due to reconfiguration of RCSI research priorities.
In attendance:
ORI staff member to take minutes
RSC Chair may invite other persons to attend meetings as required including representatives from Finance and HR depending on the meeting agenda.