Review Process

Research Ireland Reviewers Code of Conduct 

The use of international independent Reviewers is an integral part of Research Ireland’s decision-making process. The purpose of external review is to gather expert evaluations from appropriate field experts so that Research Ireland can make an informed decision regarding a proposal. Review panels are comprised of Reviewers with specific subject matter expertise who also possess broad knowledge of the sub‐fields relevant to the proposals to be reviewed. Reviewers assist in the process and make funding recommendations but do not make funding decisions. The final responsibility for evaluation and award decision lies with Research Ireland. Reviewers engaged by Research Ireland are required to abide by the code of conduct outlined in this document. 

Use of generative AI in Research Ireland Review Process

Research Ireland does not permit use of any generative AI tools in the review of grant applications. Per the Research Ireland Reviewer Code of Conduct and Confidentiality Statement, reviewers must not input any unpublished material from any programme they are asked to review into any generative AI tools. Reviewers must undertake all activities in their personal capacity and must not use generative AI tools to undertake any such activities or parts thereof.

Generative AI is a category of artificial intelligence that can create new data or content, such as text, images, audio, or video, based on existing data or prompts. Examples include but not limited to ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, DALL-E, Midjourney. Attention should be paid to privacy, confidentiality and intellectual property rights while inputting any data into GenAI.