Aviation R&D Award

HOW DO I ENTER?

Visit our 'How to Enter' page for our Items Checklist & Step-by-Step Guide. CLICK HERE.

Once you have created your PDF submission and you have all items in the Items Checklist, submit your entry via the Online Entry Form. CLICK HERE.

Open to any business or academic institution involved in aviation related R&D activities on the island of Ireland. In the last 18 months, they must have started or contributed to a significant R&D development in relation to the aviation sector. Each company must submit evidence for the size and nature of the organisation. The company must have a track record of innovation and they must demonstrate the degree of innovation in research and their commercial potential. Entry is by a 5 A4 page submission; the judges will be looking for clear information, backed up by evidence, that pays particular attention to the criteria listed below.

  • Research Programme Outline: Outline your research programme and how you have achieved it.
  • Significant Milestones: Detail significant milestones achieved. What is the impact of the research to current developments in your field?
  • Originality of the research/ work: Originality of the research/ work carried out in the organisation. How does your work compare to everybody else’s? How competitive is your research?
  • Publications and/or Patents/ or Software: Quality of publications and/or patents/ or software
  • Societal Significance of the Work: What is the societal significance of the work? It is something that will benefit passengers for the better?
  • Professional Standing and accreditation: What are the qualifications of the organisation or accreditations achieved by the company?