Donald McD

Research Funding / Proposal Writer

Member Since, October 8, 2017

Experience 11 - 15 Years
Languages English, Spanish
Education Levels Master’s Degree
Professional Bodies The Irish Forum on Natural Capital (IFNC)
Willing to Sign a Non Disclosure Yes

Independent EU R&I funding support, proposal writer, report writing

Proposal writing activity targeted to SMEs, companies, HEIsand community organisations for national and EU programmes. Experienced in variousdomains ranging over bioeconomy, agri-food, health, biotechnology and lifesciences.

In-depth knowledge of Irish and EU research funding systems.

I have worked in a variety of EU grant funding support rolesover the past ten years extending across university research and consultancysectors in Ireland, UK and Spain. I have written successful FP7/Horizon 2020proposal submissions in biotech, health, nanotechnology and agrifoodareas.

An earlier career extending over 20 years within the Irishfood industry, in technical R&D and commercial business development roles,primarily within the Ingredients area.

Writing support servicing other areas include: reportpreparation, case studies, white papers, business plans, market studies,etc.

Specialisms

Consulting Services, Proposal Writer, Research Grant Applications

Education

B.Sc. Microbiology
1979 - 1983 NUI Galway
M.Sc. Biotechnology
1983 - 1985 NUI Galway

Work Experience

14-10-2012 - 06-10-2017
EU Expert Evaluator

H2020-KBBE-2012, H2020-BBI JU-2017
04-04-2017 - 30-06-2017
Proposal Writer

Two grant awards:
Accelerating l Innovation in Rail, round 4:
Emerging and Enabling technologies, round 2
22-09-2021
Proposal support, multiple reviews, editing

H2020-MSCA-IF-2015: TSPO METALLODRUGS – €175k award
22-09-2021
Proposal support, multiple reviews, editing

4 awards for TCD in 2015 totalling €1M
22-09-2021
Proposal Writer

FP7-KBBE-212 (CSA): BIO-TIC - €2M award
22-09-2021
Proposal Writer

FP7-Health-2012 (CSA): CARDIOSCAPE - €0.5M award

Professional Skills

Strong analytical, communication, report writing and business development skills

100%

In depth knowledge of Irish, UK and EU research funding systems

100%

Market investigation studies

100%

Experienced in various domains, centred on biotechnology, bioeconomy, agri-food, renewables and life sciences

100%

Professional Bodies

The Irish Forum on Natural Capital (IFNC)

Willing to Sign a Non Disclosure

yes

Testimonials

I was weary at first about finding clients through Outsource2day, but I have to say from start to finish Vicki managed the process and it was seamless. It was the fastest turn around of onboarding a new client, one I may never have met due to our locations. A great service that facilitates the needs of both Freelancer & Business owners, highly recommended. - D McGuire

Freelancer

The whole process is transparent from the start. Vicki is very easy to approach when you might have quires or concerns and she follows up with me on clients to make sure it went well for me and that it was a good outcome. Vicki’s personal touch and the fact that she really cares. It is easy to trust her. - R Keeney

Freelancer

When I met Vicki, she inspired confidence in me. She was very thorough in finding out what I actually needed. After shortlisting a handful of potential freelancers for me to consider and once I made my selection, she then followed up multiple times to make sure everything was going well for me. - M Smith

IT Consultant

Vicki was competently outstanding; she listened carefully to everything including my feedback. It would be her understanding of her client’s needs that stands out. She was meticulous in making sure that she understood what I needed so that she was able to get me exactly what I needed which is exactly what she did.- L Malone

Professional Membership Body

Vicki is very efficient and her capacity to understand my needs and hone-in on the search for the right person was brilliant. Her confidence was very re-assuring and she was very responsive. - Murphy

Donald McD

Specialisms

Consulting Services, Proposal Writer, Research Grant Applications

Education

B.Sc. Microbiology

M.Sc. Biotechnology

Work Experience

EU Expert Evaluator

Proposal Writer

Proposal support, multiple reviews, editing

Proposal support, multiple reviews, editing

Proposal Writer

Proposal Writer

Professional Skills

Strong analytical, communication, report writing and business development skills

In depth knowledge of Irish, UK and EU research funding systems

Market investigation studies

Experienced in various domains, centred on biotechnology, bioeconomy, agri-food, renewables and life sciences

Professional Bodies

The Irish Forum on Natural Capital (IFNC)

Willing to Sign a Non Disclosure

yes

Testimonials

Freelancer

Freelancer

IT Consultant

Professional Membership Body

Leadership Coach

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