In order to increase participation rates in research programmes at a European level, NCSR has received funding from Enterprise Ireland (EI). While the resource will provide assistance generally with FP7 project administration, a particular goal will be to encourage and support NCSR-based researchers to become project coordinators. As part of this exercise, a dedicated FP7 team has been established, comprising Kieran O'Dwyer, Declan Moran, Joan Kelly and Mary Comiskey. Declan Moran is the NCSR FP7 Co-ordinator and is the initial point of contact for anyone wishing to submit an application under Marie Curie programmes. Joan Kelly is the contact point for CORDIS enquiries and for submitting proposals onto the CORDIS system. Mary Comiskey is responsible for administration of applications.