The National Forum funded a number of focused research projects which informed the Teaching for Transitions Enhancement Theme 2013-15. Project teams were selected from higher education institutions across the sector following a competitive process facilitated by an international panel. Successful proposals were then developed further and scoped in partnership with the National Forum. The following are the seven focused research projects funded under the Teaching for Transitions Enhancement Theme:
Research Commissioned by the National Forum
Partnered Research Projects
The National Forum carried out research projects in partnership with representatives of bodies from across the sector, building upon the findings of Forum-Commissioned research projects:
National Forum Postgraduate Scholarships for Teaching and Learning
The National Forum partnered with the Irish Research Council to award a number of postgraduate scholarships in 2014 and 2015. The National Forum scholars were selected through the Irish Research Council process for the award of postgraduate scholarships.
National Forum Research Projects
The National Forum team conduct research as the need arises. These projects often serve to inform Forum enhancement themes or arise from priorities set out by the sector. Completed and upcoming research projects are listed below: